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Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist

Purposeful ACTS, LLC

Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Waldorf, MD 20602
Let's Connect (301) 701-5528
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Purposeful ACTS, LLC ensures that quality clinical services are accessible, affordable, and relevant to the individual needs of all clients. Dr. Shalena Heard is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland and certified as a National Health Service Psychologist and Approved Clinical Supervisor. Dr. Heard has extensive experience providing therapy and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, and adults within inpatient, residential, outpatient, and school settings. She also provides supervision to graduate trainees and mental health professionals.
Dr. Heard currently provides psychological assessment services ONLY, not psychotherapy. Dr. Heard can tailor a purposeful assessment to meet your needs. This may include clarifying if the client meets criteria for a specific diagnosis, and identifying what specific interventions and accommodations should be implemented to improve the client’s functioning.
Wanna learn more about psychological assessment and how it may address your needs? If so, reach out for a phone consultation with Dr. Heard to get all of your questions answered.
Call or Purposeful ACTS, LLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 701-5528

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Waldorf, MD 20602

(301) 701-5528

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Given COVID, only one other person may accompany the client. Each will wear a mask the entire time they're in the building.
I specialize in Testing and Evaluation, Child and Life Coaching 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Waldorf, MD 20602

(301) 701-5528

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Given COVID, only one other person may accompany the client. Each will wear a mask the entire time they're in the building.
I specialize in Testing and Evaluation, Child and Life Coaching 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Shield
  • CareFirst
  • Out of Network
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Once you provide me with your insurance information, I will verify your benefits and discuss all covered costs and expected co pays.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist
Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
"
Once you provide me with your insurance information, I will verify your benefits and discuss all covered costs and expected co pays.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist
Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

    Psychologist: Shalena Heard

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 05613 Shalena Heard
  • In Practice for 10 Years
  • Attended Lehigh University , Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology , Graduated 2014
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist
Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist
Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Child
  • Life Coaching

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Life Transitions
  • School Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist
Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist
Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD

2 Endorsements

Dr. William B. Elder
Dr. William B. Elder
PsychologistPhD
Shalena's scholarship, leadership, and clinical work is a model for creating affirming spaces for men to create life change. I know very few clinicians who so intentionally use intersectionality in clinical practice. Her skill and humility are inspiring.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist
Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist
Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD

Location

Primary Location

Waldorf, MD 20602

(301) 701-5528

Additional Location

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 701-5528
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Given COVID, only one other person may accompany the client. Each will wear a mask the entire time they're in the building.
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist
Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
"
Given COVID, only one other person may accompany the client. Each will wear a mask the entire time they're in the building.
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 701-5528
Photo of Shalena Heard - Purposeful ACTS, LLC, PhD, Psychologist
Purposeful ACTS, LLC
Psychologist, PhD