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Heather Abreu, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Heather is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Heather. View 39 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York and Connecticut

Recent reviews

I have been working with Heather for several years and have so much gratitude for her guidance and support. I managed through major life challenges around relationships, workplace dynamics and changing my mindset and lifestyle to live a fuller, happier life. It is a journey and adventure, but know that Heather helped me believe in myself and let go of negative self talk that limited my growth. 10/10 Excellent.

Reviewed April 2024

Heather is very understanding, empathetic, and patient. She takes the time to listen and I also appreciate her thoughts and feedback. I also appreciate that she will challenge you to make sure you are standing on your own two feet yet knows when to be sensitive and respectful of your perspective and experiences.

Reviewed November 2018

More about Heather

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC, LPC

Hello. I know life can at times feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate on your own. I am so happy that you are taking the step to begin working through whatever concerns you may have. When we meet, I hope that you will find a safe place where we can explore these concerns and develop a plan that will have you living your best life.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of counseling experience. I have worked with individuals presenting with a wide range of concerns. I have extensive experience working with individuals with addiction and with their loved ones, with individuals who have experienced trauma, and with families in conflict. I have worked with individuals struggling with life transitions such as divorce, returning to the workforce and career change. I have counseled in mental health, addiction treatment, and criminal justice settings as well as my own private practice

My counseling philosophy is that YOU are the expert of your own life. My approach is integrative, incorporating different therapeutic techniques to make sure that your specific concern is addressed in the way most effective for you. Each person is unique and brings his or her own history making it impossible to utilize only one or two approaches to therapy. People respond differently to styles of counseling. Our work together will always be person (you)- centered and strength-based, because, again, I truly believe that you have what it takes to succeed. My role is to guide and support you in building the skills and confidence necessary to live your best life. I meet each client where you are and build on your strengths and resources. My style is not always “easy”, I will sometimes push you past your comfort zone, but I will always be empathetic and patient and put you first. Oftentimes, clients aren't aware of what is holding them back and keeping them stuck in unhealthy patterns and as a therapist, I can aid in identifying those things. Together, we can undo false belief systems and unhealthy habits. Seeking therapy is the first step in that process.

I look forward to meeting you and to begin working together!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem LGBT Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Licenses

Heather Abreu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306099106.

  • LMHC · New York · 000565 · Expires August 2026
  • LPC · Connecticut · 6799 · Expires September 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Heather Abreu

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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I have been working with Heather for several years and have so much gratitude for her guidance and support. I managed through major life challenges around relationships, workplace dynamics and changing my mindset and lifestyle to live a fuller, happier life. It is a journey and adventure, but know that Heather helped me believe in myself and let go of negative self talk that limited my growth. 10/10 Excellent.

Reviewed April 2024

Heather is very understanding, empathetic, and patient. She takes the time to listen and I also appreciate her thoughts and feedback. I also appreciate that she will challenge you to make sure you are standing on your own two feet yet knows when to be sensitive and respectful of your perspective and experiences.

Reviewed November 2018

Heather is an excellent therapist. She has helped me identify core wounds and strategies to shift into better quality of life and overall health. While supportive and nurturing, she is not an enabler so my sessions are productive and elicit personal insights to keep moving forward. 10/10 and would score well off the scale if I could. Thank you.

Reviewed June 2023

I've been working with Heather for 4+ years and she has been godsend. I appreciate her acting as my mirror so that I can comfortably come to my own conclusions. She creates a safe and judgment-free environment where I can be myself. I appreciate her remembering details of our conversations because they act as anchors and reminders in my train of thought. I recommend Heather to anyone exploring their journey in therapy!

Reviewed January 2023

I appreciate Heather and her knowledge! She is attentive and supportive and always punctual :)

Reviewed December 2022

She is amazing!

Reviewed May 2022

Heather is the best therapist I have ever had and has absolutely changed my life in every way for the better.

Reviewed August 2021

Heather has guided me through some serious emotional heavy lifting. I’m grateful for her perspective, insight and support.

Reviewed July 2021

I’ve already recommended her to friends, she’s the best. Couldn’t ask for a better counselor

Reviewed June 2021

I really enjoy our sessions and the multitude of resources I have for treatment. I trust my counselors skills and feel heard and helped in our sessions.

Reviewed February 2021

I came to Heather and Better Help during a time of crisis in love and work, even tho I presented well to the public. Heather helped me identify my core wounds and find strategies to shift away from codependent enabling of others and authentically find a sense of empowerment and autonomy - and work recognize my self worth in the process. I thought I had done this work but I saw I was repeating patterns and fearful of true expression. I love working with Heather and often recommend Better Help as a safe, private, trusted service with strong experts in this field. Thank you!

Reviewed January 2021

Heather is sharp, insightful, caring and supportive. She’s guided me through 2020 and I am now wrapping up the year in a place I couldn’t have imagined myself 6 months ago. Plus, she has helped be better understand myself through it all. I’m grateful to be working with her.

Reviewed December 2020

Heather is the most understanding and attentive therapist. I am so happy to be facilitating my healing work with her.

Reviewed September 2020

Heather has been incredible and has helped me in such a short amount of time. She really has re-set my perspective on things and has given me such great tools .

Reviewed August 2020

Heather is a great counselor. She not only is a great listener, but also gives great perspective on issues that I have struggled with for several years. I always feel comfortable talking to her, and have never felt judged.

Reviewed August 2020

Heather is amazing! I wish she could be my therapist forever. Moving out of state is gonna be so sad when I have to switch counselors.

Reviewed July 2020

Heather is an exceptionally considerate, kind and validating therapist. She has been able to work with me through a huge variety of emotional challenges from childhood trauma to sexual relationships and even professional endeavors. She is extremely perceptive and is able to point out unconscious behaviors during our sessions that I am working on in a way that is always supportive and validating rather than invasive. I feel extremely lucky to have found her. I can’t recommend her highly enough - she’s been a huge blessing for me in one of the most tumultuous times in my life. Thank you Heather!

Reviewed July 2020

Heather is amazing, she has been with me for a very long time, and remembers my goals and aspirations from when we first began talking. She often reminds me of how far I've come, and can recognize the patterns in my life, even when I can't. I'm very grateful for her!

Reviewed July 2020

Heather is amazing. She has such a real world way of explaining things and making it easy to understand and easier to resonate with. It’s almost like talking to a really good friend that knows a lot about you and wants the best for you. I love her personal approach it really makes a difference. I enjoy working with her and would recommend her to anyone looking to get through anxiety, rough break ups or anything else that makes you feel off kilter.

Reviewed June 2020

Heather has been a fantastic Therapist. She has helped me through all my concerns and worries about my anxiety and phobias. She understands my venting and cheers me on when I make an improvement. She let's me know I'm safe and that my thoughts are irrational and gives me techniques to offset the thinking. Shes messages back multiple times a day and in a timely manner. I would recommend her to any friend or family that is in need of someone to talk to.

Reviewed May 2020

Heather checks up on me even if we do not have any scheduled meetings which I appreciate and she is very nice.

Reviewed April 2020

Heather was extremely helpful during my time on BetterHelp. She always intently listened to my concerns and discussed the best options that were aligned with my goals that I shared with her. I would strongly recommend Heather to even my closest friends and family. She is compassionate and understanding. I am very grateful for the time I spent on BetterHelp and especially for Heather’s assistance in strengthening my self value and helping my to grow past my struggles.

Reviewed February 2020

Heather is the most understanding and kind therapist and I am so lucky to be working with her. Since we’ve started my day to day experience has drastically improved and I am able to work through the ebbs and flows of my life a little more swiftly.

Reviewed December 2019

I've worked with Heather for months now and with her help I'm in such a better place in my life especially mentally. I've been able to redevelop my positive outlook and mindset. And I reached numerous goals I had set most importantly being self acceptance. I definitely would not be where I am without her. She listens better than most people and gives you the tools you need to succeed. She's extremely attentive and responds in a very timely manner. Always checking in if there's an extended period of no communication. Can't say enough good things about her.

Reviewed November 2019

Spent years in therapy with different therapists but have made more progress working with Heather than I ever have before.

Reviewed November 2019

Heather is amazing and has helped me through the hardest times in my life. I'm very grateful.

Reviewed November 2019

I can’t emphasize enough how amazingly helpful Heather is. She’s caring, insightful, and open-minded, and our conversations are productive every week. She’s teaching me how to be the best version of myself, and I feel fortunate to be working with her!

Reviewed August 2019

Heather has been unbelievably helpful in helping me with the things that I came into counseling for and even more I wasn’t aware of. She remembered, months later, why I came in and even pointed out ways in which I had grown. I’m unbelievably grateful for her and this service because this was my first time doing therapy. I have already recommended this service many times to many friends.

Reviewed July 2019

I've been working with Heather for a few months now and she has been instrumental in helping me to reach where I am now. She listens very carefully to everything you say and always puts you first. I'm extremely grateful to her and look forward to continuing to work with her.

Reviewed June 2019

Heather is extremely attentive and understanding. I have never had another therapist like her and I really appreciate our time together. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed May 2019

This is the first time I've truly felt understood by a therapist. I feel like part of that is the varied levels of communication offered by the platform, but Heather has definitely learned how to utilize the platform to the fullest potential in providing meaningful care. I am extremely grateful to her.

Reviewed April 2019

Heather is wonderful and has helped me immediately from the first few sessions. It's been about a year since we first started talking and I have gained clarity in my situation and I'm able to use my strengths in every day struggles.

Reviewed April 2019

Though I haven’t been working with heather very long, she has helped me tremendously so far. She is so unbiased and understanding. I feel completely comfortable telling her anything. I really appreciate her approach to things and she really helps me to open up. I hope to undergo serious transformations with the help of heather!

Reviewed April 2019

Heather has made me feel safe and able to share issues that need to be worked out. Offered up different options for ways to begin changing my life one small step at a time. She is there for me any time of day in which I have reached out with a worry or current problem I needed guidance with. Love her!

Reviewed January 2019

Heather is an amazing therapist and is always available when I need someone to talk to.

Reviewed December 2018

Heather is a fantastic counselor. She never minimizes my concerns even when I think they are minimal. She is extremely patient and is just very easy to work with. She keeps you moving forward and does not let you fall back into your comfort zone. Great counselor. Would highly highly recommend.

Reviewed December 2018

Heather is incredibly understanding and welcoming. I was very nervous and skeptical about starting this, but she's been so gentle, thorough, and amazing at helping me through the intro process. It is such a relief to have someone who listens, knows exactly what to say, and can send me the perfect resources when I need them. I feel very comfortable with Heather as my therapist and I would recommend her to anyone else in a heartbeat.

Reviewed November 2018

She’s the best. I wouldn’t be on my journey to being the person I want to be without her.

Reviewed November 2018

Heather is a perfect match for what I am going through. I am so happy that she reaches out to me throughout the week. It really helps and that feels great. I have a crazy work schedule with lots of travel and being able to have sessions -- no matter where -- gives me the therapy I could never get with traditional counseling.

Reviewed November 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Heather Abreu offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Heather Abreu works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Heather Abreu speak?

Heather Abreu speaks English.

How many years of experience does Heather Abreu have?

Heather Abreu has 20 years of experience.

Where is Heather Abreu licensed to practice?

Heather Abreu is licensed to practice in New York and Connecticut.

Does Heather Abreu accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Heather Abreu does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Heather Abreu?

Heather Abreu can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Heather Abreu?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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