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The Carruth Center will be closed from 12/20/2025-1/4/2025 and will re-open on 1/5/2025. Students experiencing mental health emergencies should use the after-hours emergency line for immediate assistance during this time. Those experiencing life threatening emergencies should visit their closest emergency department. 


To schedule an appointment, click "Make An Appointment" during our operational hours or call 304-293-4431. If you're experiencing a crisis, text WVU to 741741 or call 304-293-4431.

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304-293-4431

Heather Doherty, PhD

Psychologist

Pronouns 

she/her/hers

Education

PhD Clinical Psychology, Wayne State University
MS Clinical Psychology, Wayne State University
BS Psychology, Wayne State University

Licensure Status

Licensed Psychologist 

Therapeutic Orientation

I take an integrative approach incorporating emotion-focused, experiential, and interpersonal techniques in collaboration with my clients.

Areas of Clinical Interest

I have extensive experience working with survivors of sexual and gender-based trauma, problematic family relationships, and a range of chronic health conditions such as back pain and irritable bowel syndrome. 

Bio

I’m from Detroit where I lived, worked and studied until moving to New Mexico to complete my clinical internship. Being a psychologist is at least my third (and final I hope) career having previously worked as a massage therapist and a personal trainer. I love to cook, garden, and hang out with my husband and our dogs.

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