Dr. Amy Heard works with individuals and couples who are facing medical issues, life transitions, relationship problems, and work-life imbalances. She seeks to empower them to develop awareness, build skills, and act with intention as they create lives of greater satisfaction and meaning. Her treatment integrates research-based strategies, including CBT, ACT and Mindfulness, that are individualized, growth-oriented, and skills-focused. Dr. Heard worked for over 20 years in a variety of medical settings and is a strong believer in collaborative care. She specializes in helping people to cope with medical issues including chronic pain, pelvic pain, migraines, neurological conditions, cancer, sexual dysfunction and fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue. She also works with caregivers and those facing grief and loss. Her therapeutic style is integrative and collaborative and she emphasizes skills that increase wellness and help people to find purpose and meaning, no matter what their circumstances.
Psychology License Information
- License State: Virginia
- License No.: 0810003801
Education
Degree |
Major |
School |
Year |
PhD |
Clinical Psychology |
Auburn University |
2000 |
Professional Affiliations
Association |
Website |
American Psychological Association |
apa.org
|
Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists |
VAPsych.org
|
Northern Virginia Clinical Psychologists |
NV-CP.org
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