Phylllis

Dr Phylllis Heffner

Psychiatrist

“Integrative, Holistic and Functional Psychiatry for all ages”

About Me

I offer integrative, holistic, and functional psychiatry for all ages. As a psychiatrist, I help individuals explore the deep connections between their mind and body. We can work together to understand underlying factors impacting your well-being, moving beyond symptoms. This approach is ideal for those seeking comprehensive care that considers lifestyle, nutrition, and mental health. My aim is to support lasting balance and resilience.

Approach

Care ties attention to biology, daily habits, and emotional patterns to shape how we work together. Sessions in Columbia, Maryland are conducted in English at a calm, measured pace that balances reflection with practical steps, and for younger clients I adjust language and activities to fit development. We review symptoms and routines, try small experiments between visits, and track outcomes so treatment stays responsive to your needs. Families and individuals seeking thoughtful, whole-person change—children, adolescents, adults, and parents—often find this style helpful.
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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Prevention

    Programmes aimed at preventing mental health problems before they develop, through education, early intervention, and resilience building.

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Psychosis

    A mental state in which a person loses contact with reality, which may involve hallucinations, delusions, or severely disordered thinking.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychiatrist

    A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Service Areas

Holistic Child/Adult Psychiatry

In-person

Hickory Ridge

Baltimore, Maryland

United States

Hickory Ridge, Columbia, United States