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Dr. Heather Dark, MD

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Sleeping
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Heather

Dr. Heather Dark uses a collaborative, evidence-informed approach to help people make sense of how thoughts, mood, and everyday functioning interact.

Background and approach

She integrates clinical judgment with research-based methods to tailor care for each person's situation, drawing on cognitive and acceptance-focused strategies as well as motivational techniques. With an MD and three years of professional experience, Dr.

Dark focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, and ADHD, and also attends to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and recovery after traumatic brain injury. She aims to create practical, goal-oriented plans that fit a person's life and preferences.

Based in Maryland, she offers a thoughtful blend of compassion and structure, helping clients develop skills for managing symptoms, improving daily routines, and clarifying values to guide change. Her work centers on partnering with clients to set priorities and try evidence-supported strategies that address both immediate problems and longer-term wellbeing.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take actions aligned with what matters most, while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings; this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that interfere with daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical skill-building for sleep problems, mood concerns, and attention-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Sessions are shaped by client input and clinical evidence so that the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with this practice is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect. These options allow people to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when travel or time constraints arise, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working on practical strategies and coping skills.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and ADHD, and she also works with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and traumatic brain injury.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
She emphasizes a collaborative, compassionate approach that draws on evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to tailor treatment to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile while integrating research-informed techniques into care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MD and is listed as MD Psychologist 07350, and her practice is located in Maryland.
Does she work with non-English speaking or international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressMood disordersTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English