Heather
Counselor, LMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
Let's Connect (413) 340-3599

Heather is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 10 years of experience working with children, preteens, teens, and adults in individual and family therapy settings. She helps clients navigate anxiety, trauma recovery, and personal growth by providing a safe, supportive environment where they can explore thought patterns, develop healthy coping tools, build confidence, and strengthen their resilience.
Heather uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered approach to help clients navigate anxiety, trauma recovery, and personal growth. She combines active listening, practical coping strategies, and a collaborative approach to support clients in building resilience and moving toward healthier relationships.
Starting therapy takes courage, and Heather understands how important it is to feel safe and supported. She strives to create a welcoming space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward at a pace that feels right for them on their healing journey.
Call or Email Heather Skutnik-Sheffield now for a free 15 minute consultation - (413) 340-3599
Let's Connect (413) 340-3599

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Benefit Administrators MA
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Health Plans, Inc
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Optum
- Tufts
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Heather Skutnik-Sheffield
Counselor, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (413) 340-3599
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 11043 Heather Skutnik-Sheffield
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended American International College, MA Clinical Psychology , Graduated 2013
- License: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 475668 / 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Heather Skutnik-Sheffield
Counselor, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (413) 340-3599
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Heather Skutnik-Sheffield
Counselor, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (413) 340-3599
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Heather Skutnik-Sheffield
Counselor, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (413) 340-3599
Location
Additional Location
Boston, MA 02116
(413) 340-3599