Dr. Shalena Heard
Dr. Shalena Heard is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland and certified as a National Health Service Psychologist and Approved Clinical Supervisor. She is a native of Philadelphia, PA and a proud first generation college student. 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. In addition to her therapy and assessment practice, Dr. Heard has been an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University in Maryland, University of Maryland College Park, and Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. She is a founding member of the Multicultural Assessment Community (MAC), which offers continuing education training and networking opportunities for mental health professionals who specialize in clinical assessment. Dr. Heard is also a proud Historically Black College and University (HBCU) graduate in that she attained her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Spelman College and her master’s in counseling psychology degree from Howard University. She later received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University.
Dr. Heard is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Maryland Psychological Association (MPA). Dr. Heard was recently appointed to APA's Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC) whose responsibility is to evaluate and prioritize advocacy goals with respect to impact on both the discipline of psychology and the professions of psychologists in scientific, educational, public interest, health service practice and applied practice settings. She also serves on the advisory committee for MPA's Leadership Development Academy which is a 10-month program aimed to cultivate new leaders in the field of psychology.
Beyond her professional experience, Dr. Heard is passionate about social justice advocacy and serving her community. She has spoken at her high school alma mater's career day for several years, and formally and informally mentors undergraduate and graduate students.
Dr. Heard is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and Maryland Psychological Association (MPA). Dr. Heard was recently appointed to APA's Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC) whose responsibility is to evaluate and prioritize advocacy goals with respect to impact on both the discipline of psychology and the professions of psychologists in scientific, educational, public interest, health service practice and applied practice settings. She also serves on the advisory committee for MPA's Leadership Development Academy which is a 10-month program aimed to cultivate new leaders in the field of psychology.
Beyond her professional experience, Dr. Heard is passionate about social justice advocacy and serving her community. She has spoken at her high school alma mater's career day for several years, and formally and informally mentors undergraduate and graduate students.
Dr. Heard also maintains a small team of experienced psychologists and psychology associates who provide psychological assessment services as well.