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Heather Dotson

Counseling Heather Dotson
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder,

Introduction

Heather Dotson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Experimental Psychology and a Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Alabama A&M University. Heather has worked as a school-based counselor in the elementary and middle school realm with local schools. Heather provides diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, and psychoeducational testing for children, adolescents, and adults. Heather is passionate about providing a safe place for clients to explore emotional struggles in a warm environment; she enjoys psychological testing and has trained in the administration, scoring, and reporting of testing for ADHD, intelligence, and achievement. Heather enjoys psychological testing and counseling to help individuals identify, understand, and work through life and academic difficulties. Heather has training and experience working with individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, adjustment problems, self-harm/suicidal ideation, life transitions, and ASD. Heather utilizes a variety of techniques including play, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment, behavior management, and instructing parents, individual, and children in the use of positive coping skills. Heather and her husband live in Huntsville and enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Toddlers (under 6)
  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

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  • Psychotherapy (60 minutes) $125

Locations

Downtown Therapy Associates
Huntsville, AL 35801-4123
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Counseling Psychology - Alabama A&M University
  • Master's Degree, Experimental Psychology - The University of Alabama in Huntsville

FAQ

Is Heather Dotson accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Heather Dotson is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Heather Dotson offer telehealth appointments? Heather Dotson does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Heather Dotson specialize in? Heather Dotson specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, College Mental Health, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Fears/Phobias, Mindfulness, Peer Relationships, Perfectionism, School Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality and Religion, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Testing and Evaluation, and Trauma.
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