The Hecht Ribas group has been providing psychotherapy and evaluations since 2001.

Dr. Hecht holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Gallaudet University in Clinical Psychology and an M.F.A. from the University of Missouri. Her clinical experience includes serving as the Clinical Director, Clinical Psychologist: Hecht Ribas Group For Psychology. 2001-present Clinical areas of interest and expertise include: deafness/hard of hearing issues, adoption, families, couples, individual psychotherapy, disability, gay lesbian bisexual & poly issues.

Ms. Ribas holds an honorary doctorate from the Southern California University for Professional Studies with a specialization in Psychoanalysis, a Master of Social Work from New York University, an M.A. in Psychology from Fairfield University and her clinical experience includes serving as a clinical social worker at the Hecht Ribas Group since 2001 and at Family Services of Westchester.