Meet Heather Audette, ADHD Therapist in MA

Heather Audette, LMHC - Ivy Path Counseling PLLC

Hi, I’m Heather Audette (she/her).

I’m guessing you’re here because life just keeps getting harder. You’re tired of feeling anxious, stressed out, and overwhelmed. It’s probably impacting you at home, at work, or in your relationships. 

Somewhere between trying to exceed expectations and just staying afloat, maybe you’ve even lost sight of yourself. 

You’re ready for a change - a shift toward calm, confidence, and balance.

You’re in the right place.

How I Work

At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that my job isn’t to fix you - because you’re not broken. 

I work from a person-centered, strengths-based, and neurodiversity-affirming lens. This means that your goals will guide our sessions, and we’ll use your strengths as tools to navigate your challenges. We celebrate the unique way that your mind works, because we’re all a little bit different.

I strive to make our sessions feel like a safe and comfortable space where you can show up as your authentic self. If you’re used to pretending that everything is okay when it’s definitely not, and the idea of showing up as your authentic self in therapy sessions sounds a little daunting, it’s okay. We’ll get there. 

Therapy with me is a collaborative partnership. My job is to make sure that you feel heard, respected, and understood every step of the way. 

What Happens in Therapy?

Our sessions are dynamic and interactive conversations, with a foundation of genuine respect and understanding. I won’t just be throwing advice at you. I definitely won’t be silently nodding and asking how everything makes you feel.

We’ll work together to discover your strengths, explore patterns that aren’t helping you reach your goals, and develop strategies to help you overcome challenges at home, at work, and in relationships.

We may use tools and exercises during sessions, or I may recommend other resources for you to explore on your own. I’ll encourage you to practice new skills, but I won’t usually give you formal homework - because life is hard enough.

Each session brings an opportunity for growth and progress toward balance, confidence, and fulfillment.

In Therapy With Me…

We’ll Focus on Strengths

  • With a person-centered and strengths-based approach, our sessions will focus on discovering your unique strengths and using those strengths to help you overcome challenges. Together we’ll create a personalized therapy experience, where we can celebrate your wins and hold space for the heavy things.

We’ll Connect

  • My clients often say they can connect with me in a meaningful way - which is so important to helping you reach your goals in therapy. I strive to create a safe, approachable, and supportive space where you can feel comfortable showing up as your authentic self.

I Get It

  • I know what it’s like to navigate the stress of chronic overwhelm and the twists and turns of late diagnosis. This means that during our sessions, we’re not only talking about what I learned in grad school. Our conversations are shaped by real-world insights in a way that’s genuine, relatable, and uniquely tailored to you.

Specialties

Heather Audette, LMHC - Ivy Path Counseling PLLC

Guiding Principles

  • Authenticity: Creating genuine relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

  • Compassion: Providing a caring, supportive space where you can feel seen, heard, and understood.

  • Collaboration: Working together as a team to understand your challenges and develop strategies for positive change.

  • Safety: Creating an environment where all individuals feel secure, valued, and free to express themselves without judgment.

  • Growth: Committing to my own growth and education to ensure the highest quality care.

  • I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique strengths, needs, and goals.

    These include:

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    • Mindfulness/ Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    My approach is:

    • Integrative

    • Strengths-Based

    • Person-Centered

    • LGBTQIA+ Affirming

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming

    • MA in Counseling Psychology: Assumption University

    • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Massachusetts: #8568

    • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

What would a life of balance, confidence, and fulfillment mean for you?