Heather Boston, LMHC

Heather Boston, LMHC

Psychotherapist
281 Winter St, Waltham, MA
Heather Boston helps adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults throughout Massachusetts navigate life’s challenges with compassion, creativity, and evidence-based care. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, and substance use concerns. Heather is known for creating a supportive and affirming environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to move toward meaningful change. Heather is especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating trauma, gender identity exploration, and women’s issues. She recognizes that emotional healing is deeply personal and approaches therapy with sensitivity to each patient’s lived experiences, strengths, and goals. Her work often integrates mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help patients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthier patterns in relationships and daily life. She also incorporates creative and expressive approaches, including art therapy, dance movement therapy, and play therapy, when clinically appropriate. In addition to working with a broad range of mental health concerns, Heather has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and those with developmental disabilities. She also helps patients coping with reproductive challenges, chronic medical conditions, pain management concerns, and the emotional impact of major life transitions. Her approach helps patients feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout therapy. Heather has been practicing since 2006 and earned her education through Lesley University. She values ongoing learning and strives to provide thoughtful, individualized care that reflects each patient’s unique needs and experiences. Heather Boston provides virtual mental health services across Massachusetts through LifeStance Health.
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About Heather Boston

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Gender Affirming Counseling
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Pain Management Consultation
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dance/Movement Therapy
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Play Therapy
Art Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Heather Boston

Heather Boston helps adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults throughout Massachusetts navigate life’s challenges with compassion, creativity, and evidence-based care. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, and substance use concerns. Heather is known for creating a supportive and affirming environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered to move toward meaningful change. Heather is especially passionate about supporting individuals navigating trauma, gender identity exploration, and women’s issues. She recognizes that emotional healing is deeply personal and approaches therapy with sensitivity to each patient’s lived experiences, strengths, and goals. Her work often integrates mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help patients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and develop healthier patterns in relationships and daily life. She also incorporates creative and expressive approaches, including art therapy, dance movement therapy, and play therapy, when clinically appropriate. In addition to working with a broad range of mental health concerns, Heather has experience supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and those with developmental disabilities. She also helps patients coping with reproductive challenges, chronic medical conditions, pain management concerns, and the emotional impact of major life transitions. Her approach helps patients feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout therapy. Heather has been practicing since 2006 and earned her education through Lesley University. She values ongoing learning and strives to provide thoughtful, individualized care that reflects each patient’s unique needs and experiences. Heather Boston provides virtual mental health services across Massachusetts through LifeStance Health.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Heather Boston, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Massachusetts
281 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Lesley University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1497541338

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Where is Heather Boston's office located?

Heather Boston has 2 office locations in Waltham, view full addresses on Heather Boston's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Boston?

Heather Boston frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Boston on their profile.

What languages does Heather Boston speak?

Heather Boston speaks English.

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