Heather Kassman

Heather believes everyone has the ability to make changes that improve their life. Sometimes you just need extra support and guidance to get there. Taking a comprehensive approach to therapy, working with clients to find the best fit. There is not "one quick fix" that works for every person. Clients have described Heather as empathetic, insightful, humorous and resourceful. After 25 years of experience, she is still as passionate as she was on her first day. Heather works with teens and adults, addressing a variety of issues, such as: anxiety, career/college, confidence & self-worth, healthy/unhealthy relationships, LGBTQ, parent/teen relationships, self-care, self-harm, and survivors of harassment & abuse.

Heather has lived in the Conifer/Evergreen area for 26 years, and worked in a number of different settings. Beyond her counseling practice, she is also a speaker and educator for various non-profits and universities. Helped develop sustainable programs with K-12 schools addressing such issues as bullying, healthy relationships, and sexual harassment & assault. She is especially proud to have co-created a successful local high school Peer Counseling program where she provides training and support for juniors and seniors in the program.

She enjoys facilitating workshops on a variety of topics including: College/Career Planning; Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships; Power Dynamics in Parenting: Creating Peace with Your Teenager; Sexual Harassment & Assault: Risks & Prevention; Teens Take Risks: When to be Concerned; Toxic Friendships; Understanding Self-Harm; When Life Gets Tough: Challenging Negative Thinking.

Heather travels to her clients: home, library study room, go on walks, parks, etc. – clients choose where they want to meet as long as it is safe and provides reasonable confidentiality. If it is their home, she asks for an adult to be home.