heather forsyth, Psyd
licensed clinical psychologist
Independent Practitioner
Dr. Heather’s private practice in Burnsville focuses on pediatric developmental and behavioral disorders in children ages 2-12 years including:
ADHD
Anxiety
Early identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Developmental Concerns
Dr. Heather’s private practice is currently closed for new therapy clients. Limited openings for assessment clients with availability in October/November 2024.
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.
Dr. Heather 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. 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
AVAILABILITY UPDATE: Thank you for your interest in services. Dr. Heather’s private practice is currently closed for new therapy clients. Limited openings for assessment clients with availability in October/November 2024. Her practice utilizes a waitlist for assessment only.
Dr. Heather practices two days a week at the Burnsville location.
To schedule a brief consult about services (note availability stated above), please email with your first name, a phone number and best times/days to be reached. Dr. Heather accepts fee for service payments and insurance plans with Medica and United Behavioral Health only.
*Some browsers require the email address copied and pasted into your new message. Please allow 5 business days for reply to new referral information requests as Dr. Heather is a part-time provider at CBL.
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