Housing
Heather Gutentag, LCSW
Jester Center (JES) A336A
(512) 471-6206
CARE Drop-In Support
Stop by to talk with Heather about a concern, ask questions or explore your options. No appointment necessary.
Jester Center (JES) A336A
Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon
Need to connect another way?
New to CARE?
Leave a message for your counselor or learn more about the program. Complete the CARE contact form.
Already working with Heather?
Use the MyUHS/CMHC Portal to send a secure message.
Please do not email your CARE counselor. Use the secure portal for communication.
Meet Heather
Heather Gutentag is a licensed clinical social worker in the Counselors in Academic Residence (CARE) program. She provides confidential mental health support for students living in University Housing and partners with Housing staff to support student well-being.
Heather uses approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) and Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP) to help students navigate challenges and work toward their mental health and well-being goals.
How Heather Can Help
Students can meet with Heather to discuss:
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression
- Adjusting to college
- Self-care
- Time management
- Personal challenges
- Connecting with campus resources
Services
- Short-term counseling
- Crisis support
- Referrals to campus and community resources
- Group recommendations
Faculty and Staff Consultation
Consult with Heather about concerns related to a student, available resources or supporting a student in distress. You can also use the contact form to send her a message.
Workshops and Outreach
Heather offers presentations and workshops for students and staff on topics such as:
- Stress management
- Test anxiety
- Supporting students in distress