Dr. Heidi Duong, LMHC

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Renew perspective and rebuild self-direction

Details

Name	Dr. Heidi Duong
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Washington
Licensed in	Washington, Iowa
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	7

About Heidi

Dr. Heidi Duong helps people work through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and eating concerns. She aims to help clients strengthen self-esteem, improve body image, and reduce shame and isolation.

Her style is collaborative and focused on finding practical next steps that fit each person’s life. Dr. Duong draws on Narrative Therapy to look at how stories people tell about themselves shape their choices.

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and build actions that match their values.

Background and approach

Attachment-based ideas inform work around abandonment, commitment, and relationship patterns. Sessions focus on small, doable changes. Patients can expect clear, concrete exercises and conversational reflection rather than long lectures.

Dr. Duong places emphasis on identifying barriers that keep someone feeling stuck and on mapping steps toward greater life satisfaction and self-congruence. She also addresses eating and food-related issues by combining talk work with practical strategies for daily life.

Common targets include body image, impulsivity around food, dissociation, and codependent patterns that interfere with well-being. Dr. Duong holds a Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential (LMHC) and brings seven years of clinical experience.

She offers sessions from Washington in English and uses a range of online formats to meet different needs.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders among the things Heidi works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Hypnotherapy: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Heidi directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Heidi directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and ACT Translate to Online Work

Dr. Duong uses Narrative Therapy to help people see the stories they live by and consider alternative, more helpful narratives. This approach is good for people who feel defined by a single problem and want to rewrite how they understand themselves. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that align with personal values; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She treats approach selection as a collaborative process, checking in about what feels useful and adjusting methods to match the client’s goals and preferences. Clients shape the pace and focus, and methods are mixed to suit what comes up in sessions.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for short check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, between-session coaching, or people who prefer nonverbal communication. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does this therapist focus on?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and eating-related issues, with extra focus on self-esteem, body image, shame, isolation, and attachment concerns.

How would you describe the therapist's way of working?

The approach is collaborative and conversational, with clear exercises and small steps to try between sessions. The aim is to change daily habits and narratives that keep someone feeling stuck.

What kind of background does the therapist have?

She has seven years of clinical experience and emphasizes Narrative Therapy alongside other evidence-informed methods to help people rewrite unhelpful stories about themselves.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, with licensure noted in Washington. Sessions are offered from Washington.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy match?

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