Heather B. Howell

Heather B. Howell, MSW (LCSW), MA, is a Clinical Social Worker at the Yale School of Medicine's Child Study Center specializing in supporting children, families, and mothers facing mental health challenges with over 20 years of community-based experience.

Her educational background includes:

• MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from University of New Haven (2017)
• MSW in Social Work from Southern CT State University (2002)
• BA in Psychology/Spanish from Skidmore College (1994)

Howell focuses on helping individuals cope with stress, trauma, and emotional difficulties through personalized counseling approaches. She works extensively with the New Haven community, building partnerships to support families and promote well-being. Her clinical work emphasizes mental health outreach for mothers and family development programs.

Her expertise spans child and family mental health interventions, trauma-informed care, and community-based approaches to address mental health challenges. She integrates evidence-based practices with culturally sensitive care to meet the unique needs of each individual and family she serves.

Howell is affiliated with key Yale programs including the Mental Health Outreach for MotherS Partnership (MOMS) and the Parent and Family Development Program, contributing to Yale Medicine's mission of comprehensive care while advancing community mental health initiatives.