Heather Abbott, CMHC

Heather Abbott is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has been with Hope and Healing since May 2020. She graduated with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Westminster College. She also holds a B.S. in Psychology and Family and Consumer Science from the University of Utah.

Heather believes that our earliest experiences shape our beliefs about the world we live in. When those experiences are problematic, it makes it difficult to feel safe. Without intervention, these beliefs persist into adulthood where they impact our ability to form meaningful, connected relationships. Heather uses approaches including attachment and psychodynamic theories that focus on identifying and healing those early relational wounds to reduce fear and increase feelings of safety. She uses the therapeutic relationship to create a nurturing environment where clients can explore their feelings and work through the trauma that gets in the way of living.

In her spare time, Heather most enjoys spending time with her family. She also likes activities like skiing, hiking, running, and Zumba, planting flowers and cooking.