About
With over 24 years of experience in conventional psychiatry, Dr. Heffner transitioned to integrative, functional medicine after developing a chronic autoimmune disease and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome from mold exposure. She is double Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and has completed courses in Functional Medicine, Integrative Pediatrics, and MAPS. Dr. Heffner's approach focuses on evaluating the function of the brain, body, and behavior, along with Psychological, Social, and Spiritual factors, to result in true health. She offers a range of services, including biofeedback, biomedical treatment for autism, depression and anxiety treatment, integrative medicine and functional laboratory testing, and integrative treatments. Dr. Heffner's practice is located in Columbia, MD, and she also offers telehealth appointments for patients in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and Florida. She is committed to passing on the knowledge she gained in helping to heal herself to her patients by applying integrative, holistic methods to Mental Health conditions.
Insurance & payment
Holistic Child and Adult Psychiatry does not participate in any insurance plans. Contact your plan regarding any out of network benefits.
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Biofeedback
the process of gaining greater awareness of many bodily functions with a goal of being able to manipulate them at will
Biomedical Treatment for Autism
a treatment approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying medical and biological factors that contribute to autism
Depression and Anxiety Treatment
a comprehensive approach to treating depression and anxiety that includes integrative medicine and functional laboratory testing
Integrative Medicine and Functional Laboratory Testing
a comprehensive approach to evaluating and treating the underlying causes of mental and physical health conditions
Integrative Treatments
a treatment approach that focuses on searching for and treating the underlying cause(s) of the presenting symptoms
Nutrition and Lifestyle Treatments
a treatment approach that focuses on the importance of nutrition and lifestyle in treating mental health conditions