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.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – National University
- Specialty Boards: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
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
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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