Heidi Waldoch, MA, LAMFT
21000 Rogers Drive, Suite 100
Rogers, MN 55374
763-291-5505
Heidi Waldoch, MA, Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
"To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first". ~Shakespeare
"Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family". ~Anthony Brandt
Client focus: Parents Help for: Sibling and Parental Relations
Teens Family issues
Adolescents Trauma
Individuals PTSD
Children Sexual or Physical Abuse
Couples Anxiety
Groups Depression
Self-esteem
Life Coaching
Spirituality
Treatment Preferences: Systems Focus
Strength-based
Solution-focused
EMDR
Play and Art Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Egosystemic
In-Home option
Prepare-Enrich
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a very effective method to decrease an uncomfortable feeling about a past experience or event. It has been researched extensively and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. To date, EMDR has helped an estimated two million people relieve many types of psychological stress. People can become quite "stuck" after a negative experience. EMDR helps to process the experiences in a safe way and reprocess the thoughts naturally. For EMDRIA's clinical definition of EMDR, click here.
Questions and resources about EMDR:
- How does EMDR work?
- What is the actual EMDR session like?
- How long does EMDR take?
- But does EMDR really work?
- What kind of problems can EMDR treat?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Prepare-Enrich Collaboration
DBT was developed by Marsha M. Linehan to treat people with borderline personality disorder. Research shows that it is also effective to treat people who have difficulty with regulating moods and emotions including self-injury. The four modules of DBT are: mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. Bridging Hope Counseling Offers DBT groups. Please ask for details.
Questions and resources about DBT:
Prepare/Enrich Program is for couples in the pre-marriage stage, cohabitating couples, cohabitating couples with children and married couples. Each Prepare/Enrich Inventory is a 165-item questionnaire assessing relationship strength and growth areas in 20 categories. If you are interested in the Prepare-Enrich Program, please see Payment page or Contact Bridging Hope Counseling for more information. Visit the website of Life Innovations for more information on the program: Prepare-Enrich website.
I work with individuals and families. At times, it may be important to connect with someone outside the family. The collaboration of all involved can improve the effectiveness of counseling. If it does seem important to connect with others outside the family, a release of authorization of information has to be signed before I can speak with any person or organization. If you don't want me to talk with anyone else, I won't. What you say goes!
In-Home Option
Working with families, it can be difficult to really know the family without being in the environment they live in. I believe it is important to truly understand what each family member goes through by experiencing a session in the home. Consequently, I offer an option to do sessions in-home. Drive time is included in the cost per session. There is no need to run around, get everyone together and leave the house. I will come to you!
Confidentiality
Any information revealed during therapy will be kept strictly confidential. This information will not be revealed to any other person or agency without written permission, with certain limitations. When adolescents and teens are seen with parents, it is preferred the information be kept between the counselor and the teen. However, the parent has the right to the information. My preference is to guide the teen or adolescent to tell the parent on their own. It is my hope to improve the trust and connection so this information is safe and free to discuss for the family to become stronger and happier. Releases of information requires the written approval of every consenting member who was present during counseling.
Limits to Confidentiality
There are certain situations that counselors are required by law to reveal confidential information. These situations include:
1. An immediate threat of harm to yourself, the threat of you harming others or if you
require appropriate emergency psychiatric care.
2. Any physical abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse of children or vulnerable adults in the past
three years.
3. Use of any illegal drug for non-medical purpose during a pregnancy.
4. Any sexual exploitation by health care professionals.
5. If State or Federal law authorizes the release of your records
Canceled, Missed or Late Appointments
I require a 24 hour cancellation notice for any scheduled appointments, except in the case of a verifiable emergency. Appointments canceled less than 24 hours prior to the appointment will be assessed a $50 cancellation fee, due before the next appointment. Missed appointments or "no shows" for a scheduled appointment, will result in full-session charge, due before the next appointment. Client who are late to scheduled appointments will be charged the full-session fee.
I am very understanding and know that life can change quite frequently. Just let me know in time so I can adjust as well!
All client information and policies are outlined in detailed in the Informed Consent packet provided for new clients.
The Counselor, Heidi Waldoch, MA, LAMFT
I have been performing in-home counseling for three years. I have experience working with individuals, teens, children and parents. I work with many different populations and enjoy what I do. I have seen that not all individuals in the family are supportive of coming to counseling. I learned to work with the most difficult in the family first to make sure we can get somewhere. Otherwise we could just keep going in circles! I want to do my best for counseling to be effective for everyone involved.
Through my experience, I noticed the struggle between the parent and the teen/adolescent. They both think they are right! What I realized is that usually they are. Both speak in different languages and it becomes more and more difficult to keep the connection. I truly feel the connection between teens/adolescents and their parents is important for continued life. If this bridge can be stronger, life is so much more fun! Many don't want to admit it, but teens love to be with their parents when it is quality time.
I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I currently am seeking supervision from Steve McManus, LMFT. I received my Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Mary's University of Minnesota and my Master's in Counseling Psychology from Bethel University. My Bachelor's is in Entrepreneurship and I worked as a Branch Manager at a bank. I believe my business background has allowed me a different perspective in the counseling field. I understand many people don't want to go to a counselor. I bridge my experiences together to help each client to meet the goals they come in to meet.
