Hiedi Gustin, LCSW

Hiedi Gustin, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and the effects of trauma or abuse. She also supports those rebuilding self-esteem and managing ADHD. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people feel heard and cared for.

Her sessions focus on practical steps toward self-love and clearer life purpose. She talks with clients about forgiveness for themselves and others. She addresses feelings of abandonment, impulsivity, and self-harm with steady, nonjudgmental attention.

Hiedi has 12 years of experience in settings that include school-based services, outpatient care, and intensive outpatient programs. That background gives her experience with a range of emotional and behavioral challenges in different environments. She draws on that experience to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

She brings a values-centered perspective and respects the role faith and traditional values can play in a person’s healing. Her style is direct but kind, aiming to help people find concrete next steps they can use between sessions.

People who choose to work with Hiedi can expect a collaborative approach focused on listening first, then building simple tools for change. She offers steady support as people work toward greater calm, purpose, and self-acceptance.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Hiedi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people feel better and find direction. One common approach focuses on building self-compassion and self-esteem through concrete exercises and reflective conversation. This helps when people struggle with harsh self-criticism or low confidence.

Another frequent emphasis is on managing anxiety and ADHD-related challenges by teaching practical skills for organization, attention, and emotional regulation. These skills are practiced in session and adapted to daily routines so people can try them between meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and concerns, then suggest techniques to try together. If something doesn’t fit, she will work with you to adjust the plan and try different strategies until a useful fit emerges.

For practical details about session delivery, please confirm current options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer a way to check in from wherever you are. It can also allow shorter or more frequent touchpoints when that matches a person’s needs, and it gives therapists direct work on real-life routines and challenges.