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Heather McMullen
Heather McMullen, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Claimed
About
Heather is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical and a Board Certified Music Therapist who offers individual and group therapy services, as well as parent support and coaching. She incorporates a variety of approaches, including strengths-based interventions, attachment and empowerment theories, cognitive behavioral therapy, and music therapy.
Heather specializes in working with individuals who have neurological and developmental disabilities, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and social difficulties. Her passion lies in helping young people who struggle with social and emotional challenges in their environments.
As a music therapist, Heather emphasizes the importance of using alternative modalities to create a supportive and productive therapeutic space. She works collaboratively with teens and families to develop skills in self-regulation, self-esteem, communication, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and decision-making to promote healthy well-being within oneself, family, friends, and community. She is also trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Heather has experience working with adolescents, young adults, and families in crisis and prevention settings, including schools and partial hospitalization programs. Additionally, she has provided community music therapy groups for adults with disabilities. Heather supports individuals of all ages in creating positive and fulfilling experiences in various aspects of their lives.
Heather McMullen is also listed in Best Marriage Therapists in Bethesda
Licensing & Certifications:
- Licensed
- License State: MD
- License Number: 20357, received
- Board Certified Music Therapist, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Specialities:
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Depression
Types of Therapy:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Language(s) Spoken:
- English