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Heidi Long

Compassionate, practical therapy for life and relationships

LMFT Arizona

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Heidi

Heidi Long is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Arizona. She has twelve years of experience and works with people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, and many other life changes.

Background and approach

Heidi aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin practical work toward feeling better. She centers conversations on each person's needs and goals.

Sessions focus on clear steps clients can try between meetings, not just talking about problems. Heidi draws on approaches such as the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-based ideas to guide those steps.

Her background includes a decade-plus of direct clinical work across a range of concerns, including trauma and grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and caregiver stress. That variety helps when problems overlap or feel complex.

Heidi adapts tools from client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy styles as needed to match how someone responds. In therapy she helps people notice patterns in relationships and behavior, practice new ways of responding, and set manageable goals.

Parents can work on routines, communication, and coping when ADHD or developmental differences are part of family life. Professionals and first responders can address burnout and compassion fatigue with concrete skills.

Her approach is collaborative and grounded. Heidi tailors the plan to what a person values and what fits their everyday life.

The work moves at a practical pace and aims for changes that are useful week to week.

Therapeutic approaches for online relationship and life work

Heidi uses a blend of approaches to meet different needs. The Gottman Method provides practical exercises and communication strategies that help people notice unhelpful interaction patterns and practice healthier ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and building small, value-driven actions to reduce struggle with thoughts and feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heidi will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. She adjusts methods over time so the plan fits how someone learns and changes, making decisions with the client rather than for them.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and use of visual tools, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep making progress week to week.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Heidi help with?
She helps with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting and family problems, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered techniques to help people try new behaviors and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Heidi has twelve years of professional experience working with people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, and a variety of mental health concerns.
Where is Heidi licensed and based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Arizona and holds the AZ LMFT credential listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the listed availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Licensed in

Arizona

Languages

English