About Dr. Hecht
Amy Hecht, PhD
Anais Nin said, “There comes a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud is more painful than the risk it takes to blossom. ” Psychotherapy is sometimes the most effective way to begin to blossom. The slow and comfortable establishment of mutual trust will come first as we work to fully understand your unique personality and situation. Together we will explore the source(s) of pain or struggle in your life & identify practical, workable solutions. You & I will work as a team to ensure you have the support you need as you begin to feel better about yourself and your life. You and I will work as a team to find the source of what holds you back and weighs you down. I will give you skilled, gentle guidance in changing, while providing the support you need as you begin to feel better about yourself and your life. I’m a fairly active therapist—you won’t be left talking to a “blank wall.
Education
Ph.D. Gallaudet University Clinical Psychology.
M.A. Gallaudet University Clinical Psychology.
Clinical Internship, Pace University Counseling Center.
Clinical Externship, Howard University Counseling Center.
Professional Associations
Dr. Hecht is a member of the American Psychoanalytic Association, the Association for Psychological Science, The American Psychological Association Divisions on Developmental Psychology; The Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity; Psychology of Women; Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice; Family Psychology; Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity; Race; and Trauma Psychology, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine Mental Health Professional Group; Complex Family Planning Special Interest Group; LGBTQ Special Interest Group. She is also a member of The Adoption and Foster Family Coalition, the President of the Nepal Adoptive Families Association and serves on the Board of Directors of Frank Adoption Center.
Feel free to visit Dr. Hecht’s virtual waiting room.
Licensure
Licensed Psychologist
National Register Health Service Provider #55991
ASPPB Authority to Practice Interjursdictional Telepsychology (APIT) / E-Passport Mobility #4622
Vermont Telehealth #048.0134710TELE
New York #014934-1
Florida #PY10042
Hawaii #PSY1720
North Carolina #PP5378
Colorado #PSY0005065
Virginia #0810007399
Contact Me
Here is my personal contact form. Please use the form on this page to send a direct message to me personally. You may also call, or email anytime using the information below.
If you are interested in doing telepsychology we can schedule a time to talk to see if this option is suitable for what you are hoping to address in therapy. If, for some reason, we decide not to pursue telepsychology together, I will work with you to identify local or other resources you can access.
