Heather Dougherty, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Heather has a holistic, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approach. She strives to improve the quality of life for people with mental health needs and develops optimal treatment plans to achieve positive long-term outcomes. Heather integrates evidence-based medicine, adjunct evidence-based therapies, and lifestyle modifications to achieve positive mental health outcomes. She enjoys spending time in nature at the beach and traveling. She likes art, music, and being with her family and dogs.
Quick Facts
- Role: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Gender: Female
- Works with: Adults
- Languages: English
- Care options: In person (San Diego, Innovation Drive) and Online (California)
- Location: 15373 Innovation Dr STE 390 San Diego, CA 92128
Education & Certifications
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – National University
- Board Certification: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Location & Telehealth Availability
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Sees patients in person in San Diego, Innovation Drive at:
15373 Innovation Dr STE 390 San Diego, CA 92128 - Offers online appointments for patients located anywhere in California
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- Addiction disorders
- Bariatric assessment for surgery
- Co-occuring conditions
- Compulsive gambling
- Eating disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Women’s mental health
Office Location
What patients are saying
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Dr. Dougherty always makes me feel comfortable. She really listens not just taking notes.
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Heather Dougherty is a great resource and a trusted partner. Thanks!
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Heather is wonderful. It was such a relief to find her and feel validated about my concerns regarding an ADHD diagnosis when other providers dismissed me since it was a delayed diagnosis. She is supportive and knowledgeable. The telehealth visits are very
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Heatheris professional and personable. She helps me greatly w my issues
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I couldn’t ask for anything more! 5 Stars, Always! Thank you!
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I enjoy my current provider, Heather Dougherty, more than previous providers. I feel she is very courteous and takes my opinion and desires into consideration when recommending a medication management plan. She listens to my concerns and provides me knowl
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I like my provider, she is wonderful.
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I very much like my new doctor, Heather Dougherty. She listened to my concerns and truly seems to care about my well-being.
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I’m still struggling through this life but because I reached out and got some wonderful help, I can make some sense of things and figure out a new pathway. I’m even going back to school. It’s a new chapter in my life. And it’s about time.
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NP Heather Dougherty is top notch! Her communication skills are outstanding! She always has a ready smile and makes you feel absolutely cared for. If there was such things as giving someone 100 stars, I would give her 1000.
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She noticed a medication I was prescribed but had completely forgot to mention! Very thorough and personable
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I felt heard
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It was great. Everything was easy and smooth and Heather was fantastic.
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Heather is great.
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I appreciate the help I am getting!
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I needed an emergency zoom for my condition and I was helped that same day. Everyone was helpful and quick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Heather Dougherty is a psychiatric clinician with Mindpath Health in San Diego, California. Her profile lists the San Diego office location at 15373 Innovation Dr, STE 390, San Diego, CA 92128.
Heather Dougherty’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), panic attacks/disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep problems, and psychiatric consultation.
Heather Dougherty works with adults.
Heather offers medication management.
Heather Dougherty’s office is located at 15373 Innovation Dr, STE 390, San Diego, CA 92128.
Heather Dougherty’s profile lists English as her language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Heather Dougherty top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plan, Blue Shield of CA, Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cigna, Clever Care Medicare Advantage, Community Health Group, ComPsych, EHN – Whole Health Plan (CA), First Health, Greater Tri Cities IPA, Health Net, HMC, Humana Commercial, Humana Medicare Advantage Plan, Magellan, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Optum Care Network North San Diego, Partnership HealthPlan of California, SCAN-Medicare Advantage, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, SimpleBehavioral fka Halcyon, Sutter, United Health Care Medicare Advantage Plan, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.