heather forsyth, Psyd

licensed clinical psychologist

Independent Practitioner

Dr. Heather’s private practice in Burnsville focuses on pediatric developmental and behavioral disorders in children.  She enjoys helping children be more successful at home, in school, and in the community through a strength-based approach that nurtures each child's unique needs and facilitates necessary skill development.

Dr. Heather competed her doctorate degree at Minnesota School of Professional Psychology and completed additional training at Washburn Center for Children. Professionally, she has worked in a specialty multidisciplinary pediatric clinic and conducted team evaluations with Developmental/Behavioral Pediatricians, Speech/Language Pathologists, and Neuropsychologists. She also is a former adjunct faculty member at St. Mary's University, Twin Cities in the Counseling Psychology Doctorate Program.

Covid conscious practitioner

New Clients

Comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment referrals for children ages 4-11 years of age for concerns related to ADHD, Anxiety, Developmental Delays and Autism Spectrum Disorders only. In network with UHC/UBH and Medica only. No out of network claim submission. Fee for service direct payment is available. Payment plans are not available.

AVAILABILITY UPDATE: Thank you for your interest in services. Dr. Heather’s private practice is closed for new therapy clients. Limited openings for assessment clients with availability in September 2025. Her practice utilizes a waitlist for assessment only.

To schedule a brief consult about services (assessment only) and pricing, complete the information below. Please note scheduling availability stated above. Office hours are Mondays and Fridays (September through May)

Please keep in mind that communications via email over the internet are not secure. Although it is unlikely, there is a possibility that information you include in an email can be intercepted and read by other parties besides the person to whom it is addressed. Please do not include personal identifying information such as your birth date or personal medical information. No one can diagnose your condition from email or other written communications, and communication via email cannot replace the relationship you have with a physician or another healthcare practitioner.

Crisis Services and Intensive Care Needs

Please note that I cannot provide intensive treatment, crisis services or return emergency calls as a part-time independent practitioner .  

If you anticipate needing more intensive services for your child, you should consider obtaining care from a clinic that can provide comprehensive services. I can help you make this decision based on information you provide about your child’s behavior and history during a phone consult.

In the event of a mental health emergency, contact the mental health crisis line for your county or take your child to the nearest emergency room for evaluation.

ESTABLISHED CLIENTS

A Patient Portal is available for secure communication after scheduling is completed and it is strongly recommended that all established clients utilize this for communication needs. Office hours are Mondays and Fridays (September through May)

Therapy Notes Portal Link for Dr. Forsyth (Click on text)

For late cancellations or other established client needs that cannot be met by utilizing the Client Portal, call (952) 236-6191