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Heather Butler, LCSW

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 74 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Maine

Recent reviews

Heather listens to understand rather than listens to wait for her turn to tell me something. I really really appreciate that.

Reviewed August 2024

Heather is kind and always personable

Reviewed August 2024

More about Heather

  • 11 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I specialize in trauma, grief, loss and life transitions; I combine Cognitive Behavioral and Psychotherapies.

Modalities/Therapeutic Tools Used:

Psychodynamic Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Art, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Play, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT and ACT.

Areas of Expertise: Trauma, Grief Recovery, Depression and Anxiety.

Disorders Treated: PTSD, Divorce, Anxiety, Attachment Disorder, Relationship Issues, Panic Disorders, Bipolar, ADHD, Mood Disorder, Personality Disorders, Parenting, Major Depression, Physical and Sexual Abuse and Neglect, Grief, Loss and Bereavement and Schizophrenia.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Bipolar disorder Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Family problems Forgiveness Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Heather Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407256555.

  • LCSW · Maine · LC15529 · Expires November 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Heather Butler

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

Overall rating:

5.0

74 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Amazing Understanding Caring Helped Helping Recommend Thoughtful Easy

Heather listens to understand rather than listens to wait for her turn to tell me something. I really really appreciate that.

Reviewed August 2024

Heather is kind and always personable

Reviewed August 2024

I appreciate Heather’s caring compassion and engagement . She is an excellent therapist who I feel so lucky to have matched with - Thank you!!

Reviewed June 2024

Heather is amazing! She always actively listens to what my concerns are and gives me great tools and advice. I always feel like I’m ready to take on the week and leave with a clear head after our sessions

Reviewed June 2024

I cannot recommend Heather enough. Down to earth, she is easy to connect to and trust. Her expertise in my area is phenomenal. She is able to help unload a lot of baggage and understand why I have certain feelings and responses. Grateful to have found such a caring and professional therapist.

Reviewed May 2024

Heather is a great listener and provides applicable advice and feedback.

Reviewed May 2024

She always looks at things practically and helps me see different perspectives

Reviewed March 2024

Heather is a very caring therapist. She is a kind patient listener. She's very talented at grasping (fully understanding) the situation I'm in. She always gives me a safe place to talk and work on my painful emotions. Thank you so much, Heather!

Reviewed March 2024

Heather listens with respect and candor and says the things that need to be said. She is always appreciated.

Reviewed March 2024

Heather has been lovely. She’s a great active listener and asks questions to help us better focus on the work we will do together. It’s still early in our process, but I look forward to our next appointment!

Reviewed March 2024

Heather always meets me 'where I am' in our sessions, helping me to find more perspective and offering specific guidance over the couple of years I've been working with her. I appreciate her expertise, patience, and human kindness!

Reviewed January 2024

Heather is supportive, kind and clear. I appreciate her perspective and the way she helps me see what is going on in my life from different perspectives. Thank you so much!

Reviewed November 2023

Heather is a careful listener. Her advice is practical and creative. She is just wonderful and has helped me a lot.

Reviewed November 2023

As an active listener, Heather has been excellent and a truly compassionate, empathetic therapist. She has offered effective exercises for self-reflection towards healing and has always been respectful and professional with sensitive topics. I would definitely recommend Heather to anyone looking for a professional therapist. Thank you!

Reviewed November 2023

Heather is superb at listening; and superb at being present; and superb at saying the stuff we need to hear even when we don't want to hear it

Reviewed November 2023

Heather's amazing! She's an incredible listener, non-judgmental, and I love her thoughtfulness on anything I throw her way.

Reviewed November 2023

Heather is so good at helping me identify what is going on in my head and helping me prioritize my life

Reviewed September 2023

Patient, understanding and an amazing listener. Helps guide you without telling you what to do and always remembers the little things.

Reviewed September 2023

She is very kind

Reviewed May 2023

Heather has been a tremendous help. She has been a critical part of my mental health journey. I am so grateful for her thoughtful insights and the tools that she has provided me.

Reviewed March 2023

Heather is the best. She is a great listener and always helps me to clarify my mind and make the best decisions.

Reviewed January 2023

Heather Butler nailed it. I came into therapy because of life transition (retirement) and processing the associated changes. During our sessions, my mother passed away and so I was able to share some of the emotions that brought up as well. I've had 4 therapists over my life. Heather has a down to earth relatability that I will always appreciate.

Reviewed January 2023

Heather listens and offers outstanding insights. She asks tough questions that we may not want to confront, but that we should. She sends immediate insights from her note-taking after the session and they always always help.

Reviewed January 2023

Heather is like having a friend…whose also highly qualified to give me actual advice! I feel like talking with her is just a weekly check in, doesn’t have to be super serious but also can be if I need it. She’s super down to earth, which I love so much more than a super clinical & clique “How does that make you feel?” type person.

Reviewed November 2022

Love this platform of communication. It allows for downloading of background especially in a time that is not so time constrained. It also gives the client and opportunity to put their thoughts together rather than blathering on and on.

Reviewed November 2022

Heather Butler has really helped me talk through situations I would never tell anyone.

Reviewed September 2022

She is the main reason I am back ro this platform. Heather is great!

Reviewed September 2022

She and i have an extremely good rapport and i appreciate her input. She is respectful kind and intelligent, all qualities that i look for in a therapist

Reviewed September 2022

Heather responds with empathy and guides with clarity; I find tremendous peace and assurance during our sessions because of her ability to relate to me and my needs. She challenges me in the ways I need and I deeply appreciate her.

Reviewed August 2022

In just a couple weeks of working together, Heather has consistently provided warm reassurance, thoughtful insights, and helpful worksheets to help me move forward and grow! I deeply appreciate Heather’s commitment to working through issues and gaining understanding of my situation. It feels great to be supported in this way for the first time!

Reviewed May 2022

The only therapist I’ve ever had that i actually like and connect with

Reviewed April 2022

Heather is literally the best. The one thing I look forward to every week is meeting with her. It’s so much better than trying to rely on a friend or family for support with challenges. She provides objective feedback and is very caring.

Reviewed March 2022

Heather is an awesome therapist!! She listens warmly and offers insightful perspective. She is flexible and comfortable in many different situations. I don't feel like I need to take care of her, she can take care of me. She is incredibly thoughtful via chat messages and I've gotten a lot out of our in person sessions and also messaging back and forth. During video calls, she is totally focused on me and what we're talking about, including taking detailed notes that she shares after the meeting. I love the way she operates and the energy she brings to each session. <3

Reviewed January 2022

Thank you for your support in the past several months. I have grown a lot in different ways by analyzing my behavior and perception as it relates to my interactions with family, friends, and my significant other. Always grateful for your support and expertise!

Reviewed January 2022

Heather is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She is kind, patient, and so easy to talk to. She doesn’t make therapy feel like “work” but an adventure of self discovery.

Reviewed January 2022

Heather makes it very easy to open up.

Reviewed December 2021

Heather is a great listener and is extremely good at helping clients arrive at rational thought. I am better off with the time I spent with her.

Reviewed November 2021

I love Heather!!

Reviewed November 2021

Heather has been working with me for 3 weeks and I can see a difference already. The work I’m doing is ultimately on me. She provides me worksheets and challenges me to make sure I’m staying on track with the answers. She makes sure that I’m ok and that the ability to text during the week has helped me tremendously. This is a great service and I’ve suggested to people that they look into this.

Reviewed November 2021

This has been such a positive experience so far that I have already recommended it. I was very pleased with the in-depth background information gathering that began the process. I found being able to message my responses to be more effective than an in-person interview because I could sit and think through my responses and be sure to share everything that mattered. Heather was helpful 2 weeks before my actual appointment with her took place. The act of sharing history brought up some feelings and the day to day things that prompted me to seek counseling in the first place were present and Heather was available and responsive through messaging. I never waited long for her to answer and she gave me great feedback along with "homework" that got me through the moment and started a toolbox of things I could draw from. This forum and Heather are working for me and I've just barely begun.

Reviewed November 2021

Heather is so supportive with all my little "issues"!! I bet she has other clients that are going through more difficult situations and trauma, but she still makes me important and provides advice that is relevant in each situation. Even when I forget to check-in, Heather reaches out to remind me to connect. I enjoy our conversations!

Reviewed November 2021

Heather is very smart, insightful, and easy to talk to. I trust her. I feel like I won the lottery with her!

Reviewed September 2021

Heather is a lovely counselor to work with, and always leaves me with valuable insight and exercises that have made noticeable impact on my mental health. She is very compassionate, understanding, and I have never felt like she was judging me, which cannot always be said for counselors. She deserves a bonus ;)

Reviewed June 2021

Heather has been supportive in helping me work through a big life transition.

Reviewed May 2021

Heather is amazing. She’s patient, nonjudgmental, understanding and always available. She guides you along without imposing herself or her personal opinions on you.

Reviewed May 2021

Heather Butler is focused on the problems I have. I wrote to her about a specific problem and she developed a treatment plan for it. She responded very quickly to my email. I am bipolar: and Heather specializes in my disorder and also has extensive training in trauma, which I also have. I would recommend her to anyone. She is kind, thoughtful and excels in her field.

Reviewed May 2021

Heather is such a wonderful person. When I joined BetterHelp, my only fear was that the therapists would be like robots, but Heather is so personable and kind. She knows how to offer advice without being rude, and she isn't dismissive with my feelings like past therapists I've had. I am definitely receiving the help I need during my therapy sessions with Heather!

Reviewed May 2021

Heather has been such a voice of reason , resource, and encouragement to me since I started. She is a safe sounding board and balanced guide!

Reviewed March 2021

Heather is the bomb.com!!

Reviewed March 2021

She is very understanding, lovely to deal with

Reviewed November 2020

She's awesome.

Reviewed November 2020

We went into couples counseling not knowing what to expect but hoping for the best. While it took a few sessions to get acclimated to the experience we soon found that Heather made us feel at ease about the process and helped us dive into some of the things we were struggling with. Over several weeks my boyfriend and I have been invested in this process and following Heather's advice as well as reflecting on her insights. We are communicating so much better and have been able to avoid frequent, trivial arguments and spend more time connecting, listening, and working through conflicts. I highly recommend Heather to other couples who may be working through similar issues.

Reviewed November 2020

Heather is always such an amazing listener. She always responds in a timely manor with such thoughtful responses. Im so lucky to have her as my counselor!

Reviewed November 2020

I am so thankful for Heather's insight, and guidance through this transition. She has helped me gain my strength back and to have the courage to make positive decisions and changes for myself.

Reviewed November 2020

I didn't think that therapy would work for me, especially in an online medium where you essentially get therapy through email. However, Heather helped me tremendously and I never thought that was possible from just talking with someone.

Reviewed August 2020

It has been such a relief to work with Heather. She is readily available with knowledge and resources in timely manner. Heathers kind and open personality really helps me feel comfortable and motivated to continue working on my goals.

Reviewed August 2020

She's great

Reviewed August 2020

She’s amazing! Listens to me and gives good advice to me. Works with me to help me better understand myself.

Reviewed August 2020

Heather has helped me see ways outside of self-depreciation and makes it as easy as pie.

Reviewed July 2020

Heather’s expertise showed through from our first conversation. Her willingness to partner with me in trouble-shooting issues we tackle together is so appreciated. Her toolbox is enormous and I feel very comfortable working with her. On this journey through life, I value her fresh perspective!

Reviewed July 2020

Heather was amazing! She really took a lot of understanding from what i say and broke it down for me. I couldn't thank her enough. She did a great job helping me. I would recommend her to those who are struggling. Often times you can tell when they don't truly care about your problems but i sense she has a care for her patients. Keep her

Reviewed July 2020

I haven’t been seeing Heather very long but I love her already. She is responsive, she listens and gives great advice. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed June 2020

I'm finding Heather very helpful. I'm pleasantly surprised; I was little dubious that a website could take the place of researching my own therapist and having face to face therapy, but Heather is great. I really feel she gets me and my situation. She's struck a perfect balance between support, gentle nudge, and good humor.

Reviewed June 2020

Heather is just fantastic--not only kind and thoughtful with her questions and responses, but always at the ready with tools to help me out with any situation I throw at her. It is so wonderful to be able to discuss all of my issues with a non-judgmental, trustworthy person.

Reviewed May 2020

Heather has been very helpful during this odd time in my life. Not being able to go out and actually see a therapist I was nervous to try BetterHelp. But Heather listens to my needs, she challenges me to see thing in a different way and I really do love being challenged and making sure I am seeing things from all prospective. I appreciate her response time and always being ready to help and mold me into become a better version of myself.

Reviewed May 2020

Heather has been very responsive and has given me many suggestions and lots of thoughts to ponder on. Heather has also provided me with online information for ideas to go along with home work. She is very pleasant and personable. I enjoy working wit her.

Reviewed May 2020

Heather was a joy to work with. We began our sessions during the Coronavirus outbreak, and she was very empathetic listener. Heather offered sound suggestions for mitigating stress and managing relationships with family members. But best of all, speaking with her felt like speaking with an old friend. I felt comfortable expressing myself yet also received an appropriate amount of coaching, i.e. my patterns of negative thought were challenged by Heather in a supportive manner. Finally, I had no difficulty scheduling with her, and she was incredibly communicative throughout our time together. Thanks so much, Heather!

Reviewed April 2020

Heather has been great! She’s always responsive, and comes across as caring, even over text. I’d recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed April 2020

Heather is a kind and attentive counselor who responds to messages quickly and thoroughly. She makes an effort to understand where I'm coming from and to help me move to a more compassionate and productive place mentally when I'm struggling.

Reviewed April 2020

Heather is calming, reassuring and a great listener. She reaches out, gives tips and encouragement! It has been great and I feel okay sharing with her. She is helping me through some really tough stuff and it feels good when I see an email from her!

Reviewed April 2020

Heather is a amazing person she takes the time to get to know her clients and works on ways to help better you if you are struggling in a area she will help you out with notes or send you a sheet to help you learn better coping ways to make you a better and stronger person

Reviewed April 2020

Heather is compassionate and caring. She is encouraging and she really listens to me. I've had a very positive experience so far.

Reviewed December 2019

Heather is great. Extremely responsive and understanding. I feel heard and validated. I enjoy working with Heather.

Reviewed November 2019

Heather is extremely knowledgeable, sweet and caring. She demonstrates a lot of empathy even for seemingly minor issues which helps validate your concerns and make you feel heard.

Reviewed August 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Heather Butler offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Heather Butler 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 Butler speak?

Heather Butler speaks English.

How many years of experience does Heather Butler have?

Heather Butler has 11 years of experience.

Where is Heather Butler licensed to practice?

Heather Butler is licensed to practice in Maine.

Does Heather Butler accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Heather Butler 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."

What treatment approaches does Heather Butler offer?

Heather Butler offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Heather Butler?

Heather Butler 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 Butler?

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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