Dr. Heather Leahy Hecht
Owner & Licensed Clinical physcologist
DR. HEATHER LEAHY HECHT
Dr. Heather Leahy Hecht is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Resolve Psychological Services. Dr. Hecht is dedicated to serving her clients with the utmost care and competency. Dr. Hecht offers a warm therapeutic approach and provides a safe space for healing and growth.
Dr. Hecht is a true generalist, offering services for people of all ages. Dr. Hecht is well-trained in a wide range of clinical issues; among these are depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, eating disorders, relationship concerns, couples issues, LGBTQQIAAP concerns, grief, professional distress, and identity issues.
DR. HECHT'S SPECIALTIES
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) & EVIDENCE-BASED CARE
Dr. Hecht is highly specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is the type of therapy your doctor or therapist friend will recommend if you ask. This is because CBT is a scientifically proven therapy for anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, and most diagnoses. Dr. Hecht has extensive training in this, as well as other evidence- based therapy techniques, like Gottman Method couples therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), & mindfulness interventions. Contact Dr. Hecht today to learn more about available treatment options.
EATING DISORDERS
Dr. Hecht has a specialty in the treatment of eating disorders and body image distress. She treats anorexia, binge eating disorder, bulimia, chronic dieting, and body dysmorphia. Dr. Hecht works from a body inclusive, “all foods fit” perspective. Dr. Hecht uses a health at every size (HAES) framework in her approach to care, helping you recover from the damaging messages created by our fat phobic diet culture. Dr. Hecht works closely with your dietitian to help you achieve intuitive eating and food freedom. Contact Dr. Hecht today to learn more about treatment for eating disorders.
Fertility, Baby loss, MatreScenCe, & PARENT COACHING
Dr. Hecht is a trained doula & mother to two young children. Dr. Hecht personally experienced very challenging fertility obstacles for both pregnancies. These challenges moved Dr. Hecht towards a special interest in prenatal and postnatal concerns in psychotherapy, including fertility. Additionally, Dr. Hecht also loves to help people increase their psychological readiness for childbirth and the transition to motherhood. Dr. Hecht is already specialized in the treatment of children, but also offers parent coaching for parents of babies & toddlers as an additional available service.
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE
Dr. Hecht has a trauma-informed approach, utilizing evidence-based trauma interventions, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for adults and Trauma-Focused CBT for children and adolescents, both gold-standard treatments for PTSD. With warmth, expertise, and deep respect for your individual journey, she creates a safe and empowering space for healing. Whether you’re facing the aftermath of a single event or the weight of long-standing wounds, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Contact Dr. Hecht today to take the first step toward reclaiming your peace, resilience, and sense of self.
Couples Care, Help for Singles, & Relationship Issues
Dr. Hecht is also specialized in the treatment of relationship issues. Dr. Hecht offers treatment for single people who are struggling to navigate and sustain relationships as well as for couples having trouble getting out of dysfunctional relationship patterns. Dr. Hecht utilizes Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy and is a Certified Gottman couples therapist and uses interventions from both approaches to increase emotional intimacy and promote deep connectivity for couples. Dr. Hecht is well-versed in the common issues that bring couples to care, including infidelity, loss of intimacy, and emotional distance. Contact Dr. Hecht today to inquire about her couples therapy approach.
FAMILY, Child & Adolescent Therapy
Another specialty of Dr. Hecht’s is in the treatment of children and adolescents, especially those navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Dr. Hecht provides compassionate, developmentally sensitive care for children struggling with depression, anxiety, defiance, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, and self-injury. Dr. Hecht offers Play Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children who have experienced traumatic events, helping them express what words often cannot. Her integrative methods are evidence-based, emotionally attuned, and always tailored to the unique needs of each child and family.
If your child is hurting, you don’t have to go through it alone. Contact Dr. Hecht today to begin the path to healing, resilience, and renewed connection.
HIGH ACHIEVER & PUBLIC FIGURE STRESS
Dr. Hecht specializes in working with high achievers and public figures who face unique psychological pressures behind their success. Whether you’re navigating burnout, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or the loneliness that can accompany leadership and visibility, Dr. Hecht offers a discreet, grounding space to process it all. Her work is tailored to individuals who are constantly “on” for others but rarely have the space to be fully seen themselves. With a warm, intelligent, and nonjudgmental approach, she helps clients reconnect with their values, manage stress effectively, and find meaning beyond performance.
If you’re ready to stop merely coping and start thriving, Dr. Hecht can help you reclaim your well-being and lead from a place of authenticity.
Dr. hecht’s Credentials
doctor of Psychology
Dr. Hecht is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Commonwealth of VA and the District of Columbia, and also holds an interjurisdictional license through PSYPACT that allows Dr. Hecht to provide psychotherapy in most states. Dr. Hecht earned a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Washington, DC. Dr. Hecht brings an integrated and evidence-based approach to care, utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Family Systems techniques.
For a fun read into Dr. Hecht’s take on how the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can inform the couples dynamic, check out this American Inno article where Dr. Hecht was interviewed by Sophie Pyle on the intersection between love and Myers-Briggs: Using Clues From Myers Briggs to Keep You and Your Significant Other Happy.
Dr. Hecht was honored in 2022 & 2023 with a Top Doctor Award by FindaTopDoc.com, and featured on their website. You can learn more about Dr. Hecht on HeathNewsToday.com, Psychology Today, GoodTherapy.org, or IssueWire.com. You can also visit Dr. Hecht’s Linked In page or like Dr. Hecht on Facebook @drheatherleahyhech.
Dr. Hecht provides a warm, non-judgmental, collaborative atmosphere for healing and works to restore you to your natural state of well-being.
