Counselor Heather

Hello and welcome!

I am Heather Mathewson (she/her/hers), and I am a registered associate with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists. I operate a trauma- and culturally- informed virtual private practice. 

A bit about me:

I worked as a school counselor, with most of my experience working in Portland Middle Schools. As a school counselor, I led Anti Racism lessons, and cultivated an LGBTQIA+ inclusive space. Where I thrived and enjoyed most was helping support students with individual counseling. I was inspired to pursue that outside of a school setting. 

I continue to work primarily with adolescents and teens who are in middle school (ages 11-14). 

Areas of experience:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• ADHD

• Self-esteem/confidence building

• School/life balance

• Social challenges

• Life and school transitions

In my practice I use a person-focused approach. This means I trust my client to know themselves best, and my job is to help guide them in their own self discovery. I also use techniques from reality therapy: to help set achievable goals, and to provide a framework to reset when things go awry. 

If you think we may be a good fit, and you would like to schedule a free 20 minute consultation, please fill out the form below and I will be in touch.