Bennett Heitt, M.A., M.S., Registered Psychology Associate
Bennett Heitt, M.A., M.S., completed his coursework at Loyola University of Maryland, where he earned his master’s in clinical psychology and anticipates conferral of his doctorate in clinical psychology (Exp. 2026), and Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he earned his master’s in forensic psychology. Bennett is a registered psychology associate in the State of Maryland (Licence #A0793) who practices under the supervision of licensed psychologists, Dr. Esther Finglass and Dr. Frank Wolkenberg. Bennett has served clients in various settings, including community mental health, college counseling centers, private practice, and forensic inpatient hospitals, including Springfield Hospital Center, where he is completing his pre-doctoral internship. Bennett’s clinical passions include young adult mental health, life transitions & adjustment difficulties, severe mental illness & forensic-related concerns, athletic performance & mental health, and relationship challenges. Bennett proudly hails from Baltimore, and outside of the office, he enjoys supporting local sports teams, including the Ravens, Orioles, and University of Kansas Basketball. He also follows the Capitals and Manchester City. In his downtime, you might find him playing pick-up sports, savoring local cuisine, catching up on true crime, comedy, and classic HBO series, or spending quality time with loved ones and his dog, Oshie.
My Approach to Therapy: I adopt an integrative approach to treatment by pulling from various theoretical orientations to tailor care to your unique needs. At my core, I adopt a client-centered approach focused on fostering self-understanding, growth, and personal fulfillment in a non-judgmental environment that emphasizes the importance of the therapist-client relationship. My eclectic treatment approach draws from psychodynamic, relational-cultural, ACT, and CBT frameworks to meet my clients’ needs as comprehensively as possible. The integration of these insight-oriented, relational, and evidence-based approaches supports meaningful change and allows for the delivery of individually tailored care and support that promotes deep self-understanding, utilizes the healing power of authentic connection, encourages the acceptance of internal experiences, and aids in the development of practical tools to address unhelpful patterns in thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
Specialty Areas: Adults, Older Adolescents, Adjustment & Life Transitions, Relationship Challenges (Couples), Anxiety, Depression, Sport & Performance, Serious Mental Illness, and Forensic Psychology
