About

Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out takes real courage, and this step tells me you’re ready for something better. I’m honored that you’re considering me to walk beside you as you do this work. Together, we’ll cut through what’s been holding you back, build clarity and confidence, and move toward the life you want, one step at a time.

Hi, I’m Heather, a licensed psychologist and the founder of Chesapeake Therapy & Wellness. For more than a decade, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside women and individuals in the Annapolis area as they navigate anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and major life transitions like parenthood and divorce. My goal is to create a space where clients feel truly seen, supported, and empowered.

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 a day of supporting others, I love recharging by connecting with nature. I enjoy getting dirty in the garden and spending time by 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 daily reminder of why staying grounded and present matters.

I work with individuals who are ready to break free from anxiety, stress, depression, and self-doubt. If you’re feeling stuck or weighed down by panic, obsessive thoughts, or sadness, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place. Together, we’ll create real, lasting change. Not just new coping skills, but a stronger, more confident version of you. Using an evidence-based and supportive approach, we’ll work through what’s been holding you back, reconnect you with your values, and help you move toward the life you want. This is your space to heal, grow, and take back 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.

Come exactly as you are.