Dr. Heather Dark
Collaborative, research-informed care for mood and attention concerns
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About
Dr. Heather Dark, MD, is a clinician practicing in Maryland who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression, and ADHD. She brings three years of professional experience to clinical work and integrates specific attention to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, mood disorders, and traumatic brain injury into her practice.
Her method blends collaborative care with research-informed techniques. She emphasizes understanding how thinking, mood, and everyday functioning interact, and she uses that perspective to shape individualized treatment plans. Her stated orientation is evidence-informed while remaining compassionate toward each person she works with.
Dr. Dark draws on a combination of therapy approaches to meet different needs, selecting strategies that align with a client’s goals. She presents options clearly and partners with clients to decide which methods to use, adapting care based on ongoing feedback and clinical judgment.
Her method blends collaborative care with research-informed techniques. She emphasizes understanding how thinking, mood, and everyday functioning interact, and she uses that perspective to shape individualized treatment plans. Her stated orientation is evidence-informed while remaining compassionate toward each person she works with.
Dr. Dark draws on a combination of therapy approaches to meet different needs, selecting strategies that align with a client’s goals. She presents options clearly and partners with clients to decide which methods to use, adapting care based on ongoing feedback and clinical judgment.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Sleeping disorders, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Mood disorders, Traumatic brain injury
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD Psychologist 07350
- NPI Number: 1487478186
- License: Psychologist (Maryland)
Remote sessions and therapeutic approach
Dr. Dark offers online sessions that combine practical skills and values-based work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to symptoms, teaching concrete techniques clients can apply between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used alongside CBT to help clients clarify what matters most to them and practice actions that align with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise.
Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy inform her collaborative stance. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are weighing change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening internal motivation. Client-Centered principles guide the therapeutic relationship, emphasizing empathy and responsiveness as treatment unfolds.
Remote care is available by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow Dr. Dark to work with clients through multiple communication modes and to tailor session formats to individual preferences while discussing which therapeutic tools are the best fit.
What is Dr. Dark's clinical experience?
Dr. Heather Dark has three years of clinical experience described in this profile.
What credentials does she hold?
She is listed with the MD credential and a license noted as MD Psychologist 07350.
Which languages does Dr. Dark use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English, as stated in the profile.
Where is Dr. Dark located?
She practices in Maryland according to the information provided.
How can clients work with Dr. Dark remotely?
Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with Dr. Dark?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.