Meryl S. Heyliger, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist
Sees patients virtually and in-person at Greenbelt, MD office.

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  • Admissions
  • Gifted and Talented (TAG) Testing

The information gained through assessment provides a picture of a person at one point in time.  It can help enhance our understanding but can’t limit us to thinking that it’s everything a person is or will be.  The purpose of therapy is to create lasting, meaningful change that improves your life. I approach my work with compassion, hope, and a belief that my clients can access their personal power to navigate difficult life events. I will help you access your desired change by helping you imagine new possibilities, make new and empowering choices, and increase your sense of personal mindfulness. I look forward to helping you break through your limitations and open up new possibilities.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland and Washington, D.C. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health, including providing assessment and counseling in school settings. I received my Ph.D. in School Psychology from University of Maryland, College Park. I also received additional training and supervision in psychotherapeutic approaches for children from the Washington School of Psychology and in cognitive behavioral therapy from Alvord, Baker, and Associates. I am trained to use mindfulness practices with clients. I have also received training and work closely with families navigating their children’s gender identity and sexual orientation. I have undergone significant personal and professional training to better understand and engage in issues related to identity development and cross-cultural communication. I have lectured locally and nationally on topics related to social-emotional learning, client confidentiality, microaggressions, and critical race theory.

  • Adults
  • Teens
  • Children (8+)
  • Families
  • Admissions
  • Talented and Gifted (TAG) eligibility
  • Parenting
  • Adjustment and Coping
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Mindfulness
  • Identity (Including Gender and Sexual Identity)

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, taking long walks with my dog, learning to play golf, and sometimes binge-watching a good series.  I also love to travel, try new things, and laugh a lot.