Heather Gottier
My name is Heather Gottier (she/her/hers) and I have worked with teenagers and young adults in the Boston area for the last 15 years. I received a BS from Northeastern University and a Ed.M & C.A.S. in School Counseling from Harvard Graduate School of Education. From 2017-2025 I worked as a School Adjustment Counselor in a Boston public charter middle school and then a Cambridge independent secondary school. In March of 2024 I received my LMHC. I currently live in Boston with my partner and two sons. When I am not working I enjoy going to the park with my kids, riding my bike and traveling.
I will push you to use the skills you already have in one area of your life to the area you are currently struggling in.
First session
In your first session you can expect me to start earning your trust by taking time to get to know you. I will ask you about your strengths and areas for growth. In order to build rapport I also welcome questions you have about me.
Strengths
We will work together to process, reflect and learn from your experiences. I will quietly listen when I feel that it is important for you to process and then I will pull from what I know about you to create a path forward with. I will push you to use the skills you already have in one area of your life to the area you are currently struggling in.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is an individual who comes to sessions ready to explore what therapy could be for them and their openness to dig into what they are experiencing in their life. I believe trust is essential to a therapeutic relationship and will work hard to earn your trust over time. I'm not looking for you to have answers to all my questions but are open to think about them either during or in between sessions.
Origin story
My goal is to ensure that there are spaces for teenagers and young adults to ask questions and receive support on topics or situations they may not feel comfortable bringing somewhere else. In sessions I primarily use Solutions-Based, Humanistic Principals and Cognitive Behavioral therapies.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Through conversation I will listen for unhelpful thoughts you are having about yourself and your abilities. We'll look at the patterns that keep you stuck and build concrete skills to shift them.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Overtime through conversation I will learn what your strengths are and use this knowledge to push you in areas that you are struggling in. Moving your strengths from one area of your life to another is one of my favorite parts of supporting my clients.
Location
Virtual sessions