Dr. Heather’s private practice in Burnsville focuses on pediatric developmental and behavioral disorders in children ages 4-11 years including:

ADHD

Anxiety

Early identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Developmental Concerns

Dr. Heather competed her doctorate degree at Minnesota School of Professional Psychology and completed additional training at Washburn Center for Children. Professionally, she has worked in a specialty multidisciplinary pediatric clinic and conducted team evaluations with Developmental/Behavioral Pediatricians, Speech/Language Pathologists, and Neuropsychologists. She also is a former adjunct faculty member at St. Mary's University, Twin Cities in the Counseling Psychology Doctorate Program.

She conducts psychological and developmental assessments with a focus on early childhood and elementary school age children. ADHD evaluation referrals may extend to high school age. She also conducts parent guidance counseling and individual therapy (please refer to availability on Appointments). She enjoys helping children be more successful at home, in school, and in the community through a strength-based approach that nurtures each child's unique needs and facilitates necessary skill development.

Past Professional Experience

Developmental & Behavioral Pediatric Clinical Psychologist

Park Nicollet - Child and Family Behavioral Health

* Formerly The Alexander Center

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Doctoral Program in Counseling Psychology

Post-Doctoral Clinical Psychology Fellow

Relate Counseling Center

Pre-Doctoral APPIC Clinical Psychology Intern

Washburn Center for Children

Practicum Student

Mayo Clinic - Nicotine Research Center & Health Psychology Department

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Minnesota School of Professional Psychology

APA Accredited Program