About

Welcome! Congratulations on taking the courageous step toward healing and growth. It’s not always easy to seek support, but you’ve already made a powerful move by showing up. I’m honored that you’re considering me to walk alongside you as you create lasting change. Together, we’ll navigate this journey with strength, clarity, and confidence — and build the life you deserve.

Hi, I’m Heather, a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Chesapeake Therapy & Wellness. For over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of supporting women and individuals in the Annapolis area through life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, stress, relationships, or navigating major transitions like parenthood and divorce. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where women feel heard, empowered, and equipped to create meaningful change in their lives.

In addition to private practice, I’ve taught psychology at Loyola University Maryland and provided therapy in a variety of clinical settings, including university counseling centers, hospitals, and specialized institutions. These diverse experiences have shaped my compassionate, evidence-based approach to therapy that’s rooted in understanding the whole person.

After spending my day helping others, I love recharging by connecting with nature — whether I’m getting dirty in the garden or soaking up the peaceful energy of the water. I stay centered by moving my body in barre classes, breathing deeply through yoga, and losing myself in a good book. I live in Arnold with my three daughters, our dog, and two cats — they’re a big part of what keeps me motivated to stay grounded and energized.

I work with women who are ready to break free from anxiety, overwhelm, and self-doubt. If you’re tired of feeling stuck, weighed down by panic, stress, or obsessive thoughts, you’re in the right place. Together, we’ll build real, lasting change — not just coping skills, but a stronger, more resilient version of you. Through an evidence-based, empowering approach, we'll tackle what’s holding you back, reconnect you with your values and vision, and help you step fully into the life you deserve. This is your space to rise, heal, and take bold ownership of your future.

This is a space where you don’t have to shrink, wear a mask, or play by anyone else's rules. I am unapologetically queer-allied, gender-affirming, sex-positive, and polyamory-aware. Your identity, your relationships, your body, and your truth are not just accepted here — they are respected, honored, and celebrated.

You don’t have to justify who you are. You don’t have to tone it down. You get to bring your full, authentic self into the room — because real healing demands nothing less. Come exactly as you are.