I am Dr. Astrid Heathcote; I completed my B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, and an honors thesis (Type A Behavior Pattern and Heart Disease) at Arizona State University in 1988 and my docorate in clinical psychology at the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology in 1998 (Dissertation: Coping with Multiple Sclerosis).
I have trained at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis in the department of neurology
, Minneapolis Public schools, and Tempe Elementary School District with a focus on psychological assessment and treatment for a variety of mental health concerns with a diverse group of children and adults. Most recently, I have completed continued educational training at the Mayo Clinic, the Erickson Foundation, Barrow Neurological institute, and the Ben Franklin Institute.
I have a professional interest in assisting children and adults with autism-spectrum disorders, using current international research.
I also have extensive experience in working with high conflict couples and divorce or post-divorce issues involving children.
Presently my focus and extensive experience is on the following:
Providing individual, couples and family psychotherapy.
Psychological testing and evaluation with an individual-tailored treatment plan.
Treatment specialization includes:
- Therapy for Depression and Anxiety, OCD.
- ADHD, adult and children
- Couples Therapy
- High conflict resolution
- Post divorce, coparenting
- Family Therapy
- Parenting Support
- Grief Adjustment
- Work and Career issues
- Stress Management
- Autism spectrum disorders; adults and children, including psychological testing to determine diagnosis of Aspergers etc.
I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from cognitive behavior therapy for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain their goals.
