Carey Heller, Psy.D.
Dr. Carey Heller is a licensed psychologist and founding partner of Heller Psychology Group. He specializes in the evaluation and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), executive function issues, learning disabilities, and related items including anxiety.
Services Dr. Carey A. Heller Provides
+ Psychotherapy for Children, Teens and Adults
+ Executive Functioning Support (Individual Support & Group Coaching)
+ Assessments & testing
+ Presentations and Speaking - Learn More
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Dr. Heller's Philosphy
For treating ADHD/executive function issues, Dr. Carey Heller often blends traditional talk therapy with practical ADHD/executive function coaching. This provides clients with concrete tools to help them make improvements with time management and organizational skills. For children and teens, he often focuses on direct school items, such as keeping track of assignments, managing stress/feeling overwhelmed, and relevant study skills. With adults, Dr. Heller frequently helps them to be more efficient with work tasks, plan/organize better, and balance work and personal life obligations.
Furthermore, as a psychologist, he is able to help people process their feelings, increase motivation & self-esteem, and address other relevant issues. Paired with practical strategies, this can lead to significant improvements in task completion in addition to greater satisfaction and peace in life. Finally, Dr Heller provides psychotherapy, ADHD/executive function coaching (within the context of individual treatment), and formal assessment services. He also runs an executive functioning boot camp.
Additional Work
In addition to his work with the practice, Dr. Carey Heller has a faculty appointment as an assistant clinical professor of clinical psychology at The George Washington University, providing assessment supervision to graduate students. He also serves on the board of the Montgomery County chapter of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) as the chapter coordinator as well as on the board of Washington Independent Services For Educational Resources (WISER) as president. Furthermore, Dr. Heller is on the National CHADD Board as the chair of the Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) for CHADD’s Attention Magazine.
Dr. Heller's Writing
Dr. Heller loves to write. He is a national topic expert contributor on ADHD for goodtherapy.org. Dr. Heller also has written several books, with more information under the “Resources” tab on the website. Furthermore, he frequently writes articles and has had ones published in a variety of publications including Washington Parent and Attention Magazine. Finally, Dr. Heller publishes a local blog on parenting for Montgomery Community Media.
Dr. Heller has been in private practice for over ten years. His training includes completing his pre-doctoral internship at Jewish Family Services in Richmond, Virginia, which is affiliated with the Central Virginia Consortium. He also completed an externship at the DC Superior Court’s Child Guidance Clinic. Dr. Heller has experience conducting psychotherapy and assessments with individuals across the lifespan in school, community mental health center, group practice, and forensic settings. Finally, he received his doctorate in clinical psychology from The George Washington University.
Dr. Heller's Pastimes
Outside of work, Dr. Heller enjoys spending time with his family. He also loves sports. Dr. Heller enjoys following most professional sports, especially football, basketball, and baseball. In addition, he has a lot of fun coaching youth baseball and basketball teams. Furthermore, Dr. Heller likes photography.
Dr. Heller can see clients virtually in Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and PSYPACT states.
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"I believe that there is no universal approach to therapy. I tailor high quality sessions specifically for each client, to reflect his or her individual personality and needs."
ADHD Articles
Published Articles By Dr. Carey Heller
Explore ADHD topics for youth, teens and adults with insightful articles written by Dr. Heller. Checkout Dr. Heller's collection of podcasts and video presentations.
Coaching Kids with ADHD in Sports: Washington Parent September 2024
Navigate Those Semi-Hidden Challenges:
Attention Magazine April 2025
Revisiting Fidgeting to Improve Focus:
Attention Magazine December 2024
How to Actually Use Your Accommodations for
ADHD in College: Attention Magazine August 2024
School’s Out: Give Summer Some Structure:
Attention Magazine June 2024
Coaching Kids with ADHD in Sports:
Attention Magazine February 2024
Strategies for Dads with ADHD:
Attention Magazine December 2023
ADHD in the Classroom: Simple Strategies and Principles: Attention Magazine August 2023
Articles from 2020-2022
How Would a Professional Approach Treating an Adult with ADHD? Attention Magazine October 2022
Executive Function Issues and ADHD: Are They More Like Cousins or Twins? Attention Magazine April 2022 (Co-Authored with Joyce Cooper-Kahn, Ph.D)
ADHD Goes to Camp, Too: Washington Parent Magazine: April 2022
Routines for Times of Uncertainty: Attention Magazine February 2022
Study Skills for Thriving with ADHD: Attention Magazine October 2021
Tracking Homework Assignments: Why Students with ADHD Struggle: Attention Magazine August 2021
Find the Right Organizational System for You: Attention Magazine June 2021
ADHD in High-Achieving Individuals Attention: Magazine April 2021
A COVID-19 Pandemic Silver Lining: Increasing Independence in Children and Teens: Washington Parent February 2021
Create Structure: Attention Magazine: December 2020
Keeping Organized Goes Beyond a Task List: October 2020 Edition of Attention Magazine
How Do You Work from Home and Help Kids Navigate Remote Learning? Attention Magazine June 2020
Create Structure: Attention Magazine: December 2020
Keeping Organized Goes Beyond a Task List: October 2020 Edition of Attention Magazine
How Do You Work from Home and Help Kids Navigate Remote Learning? Attention Magazine June 2020
Homework in the Era of the Online Grade Portal. Attention Magazine February 2020
Articles from 2017-2019
Choose the Right Apps: Attention Magazine December 2019
Organize Assignments with Customizable Apps. Attention Magazine October 2019
Homework: Do You Take More Responsibility Than Your Child Does? Attention Magazine February 2019
Graduating into Adult Life. Attention Magazine June 2018
Harness Fidgeting to Improve Focus. Attention Magazine Fall 2017
How to Use Homework Apps Effectively. Attention Magazine Spring 2017
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ADHD Presentations for Parents and Professionals
Dr. Heller provides presentations for parents and professionals.
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Dr. Heller's Podcasts
Fathering with ADHD with Dr. Carey Heller: CHADD's All Things ADHD Podcast
ADHD365: Summertime Strategies to Address Your Child's ADHD at Home
Plan B - Athletes supporting Athletes - Mental Performance Coach B with Dr. Carey Heller
It’s Not Just a Report – It’s a Roadmap: Making Sense of Psychological Evaluations with Dr. Carey Heller
Episode 13: Stop Guessing: Dr. Heller’s Guide to Reading Evaluation Reports & Planning Interventions
Full List of Presentations, Podcast, Radio, and Other Appearances:
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2026 Appearances
- Heller, C. (2026) Coaching Brains that Play Differently. Plan B - Athletes Helping Athletes Podcast. March 9, 2026.
- Heller, C. (2026) Coaching Kids with ADHD in Sports: Empowering Youth Coaches. Kansas Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference. January 29, 2026.
- Heller, C. (2026) ADHD and Executive Functioning: Practical Tools for Clinicians, Parents, and Teachers. MECCA Didactic Training presented on January 9, 2026.
- Heller, C. (2026) The Attorney's Edge: Mastering Time, Tasks, and Triumphs. Presented as a CLE course for the District of Columbia Bar Association on January 6, 2026. Note. Hope Todd presented a brief legal ethics portion at the end.
2025 Appearances
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Heller, C. (2025) Stop Guessing: Dr. Heller’s Guide to Reading Evaluation Reports & Planning Interventions. Starting with IEP Podcast. November 19, 2025.
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Heller, C. (2025) It’s Not Just a Report – It’s a Roadmap: Making Sense of Psychological Evaluations with Dr. Carey Heller. Starting with IEP Podcast. October 28, 2025.
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Heller, C. (2025) Helping Kids and Teens with Executive Function Challenges to Thrive: A Practical Guide for the Whole Family. Presented through the Prince George’s County Public Schools on October 20, 2025.
- (2025) ADHD and Executive Functioning: Practical Tools to Implement into Treatment. MECCA Didactic Training presented on April 11, 2025.
- (2025) Harnessing Fidgeting to Improve Focus and Motivation. Presented at the International ADHD 2025 Online Conference on March 8, 2025.
2024 Appearances
- (2024) “Helping Kids and Teens with ADHD and/or Executive Function Challenges to Thrive” – Strategies for the Whole Family. Presented through Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)’s Family Support Center on November 14, 2024.
- (2024) SiriusXM Doctor Radio. Psychiatry show. October 28, 2024.
- (2024) ADHD, Children, and Digital Media. Moderator of panel with Clifford Sussman, M.D. Shelley Haven, ATP, RET, BSME, and Anthony Yeung, M.D. Presented through Children and Screens Ask the Experts Webinar on October 9, 2024.
- (2024) The Impact of Digital Media on ADHD and Anxiety. Presented at Monarch Academy Parent Speaker Series on February 21, 2024.
- (2024) Helping Kids with ADHD and/or Executive Function Challenges to Thrive: Practical Tools You Can Start Using Today. Presented through Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)’s Family Support Center on February 7, 2024.
2023 Appearances
- (2023) Telehealth and ADHD: Helping Children and Teens to Thrive through Virtual
Sessions. Presented through CTAC and NYU on December 14, 2023. - (2023) Enhancing Social Connectedness for Teens/Adults with ADHD. Presented at the National ADHD Conference on December 2, 2023.
- (2023) Parenting Tools. Presented at the Prince George’s County CHADD monthly meeting on February 16, 2023.
- (2023) Strategies for Managing ADHD and Related Executive Function Issues in Adulthood. Presented at the Greater Baltimore monthly CHADD meeting onJanuary 24, 2023.
2022 Appearances
- (2022) ADHD and Learning Disability Assessment in Adults. Presented at MECCA Group on December 9, 2022.
- (2022) Heller, C. Adapting and Thriving with ADHD. Presented through Prince George’s County Public Schools on September 22, 2022.
- (2022) Heller, C. Executive Functioning (EF): Understanding how EF Issues Manifest in a Variety of Disorders Including ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, OCD, and Learning Disorders. Presented through Prince George’s County Public Schools on September 19, 2022.
- (2022) Heller, C. What is ADHD Really Like? Going Beyond a Child Bouncing Off the Walls. Presented through Prince George’s County Public Schools on September 12, 2022.
- (2022) Heller, C. Emotion Regulation and ADHD. Presented at CME Conference hosted by New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene on August 23, 2022.
- (2022) Heller, C. Parenting for Independence: Executive Functioning Boot Camp for Parents Part 2. Presented at the 11th Annual Parent Empowerment Conference on April 5, 2022.
- (2022) Heller, C. Parenting for Independence: Executive Functioning Boot Camp for Parents Part I (School Related Items). Presented at the 11th Annual Parent Empowerment Conference on March 24, 2022.
2021 Appearances
- (2021) Heller, C. Why Can't I Use a Task List or Calendar App Effectively? Presented at the CHADD ADHD Conference on November 6, 2021.
- (2021) Heller, C., Cederbaum, R., Warner, G., Prestipino, P., Zawatsky, A. Supporting and Guiding Your Child with ADHD. Panel Presentation on November 5, 2021.
- (2021) Heller, C. Workshop on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Presented Through Amerigroup, Linkages to Learning, and Montgomery County Public Schools on April 14, 2021.
- (2021) Heller, C. Executive Functioning Boot Camp for Parents. Presentation at the Nora School's Parent Education Series.
2019 Appearances
- (2019) Heller, C. Thriving Academically with ADHD, Executive Function Weaknesses, and Learning Disorders. Presented at CHADD/NAMI Mental Health Resource Fair.
- (2019) Heller, C., Price, J. & Geis, V. (2019). The College Years: Getting There, Staying There. Presented at WISER March luncheon.
2018 Appearances
- (2018) Practical Executive Function Tools to Help You and Your Child "Get it All Done." Presented at Somerset Elementary School PTA Meeting.
- (2018) Chase, R., Gioux, T., Bass, J., & Heller, C. ADHD Experts Panel Presentation. Presented at CHADD DMV Resource Fair.
- (2018) Heller, C., Stern, J.,& Wiggins, S. Organizing Your Life with ADHD. Sponsored by CHADD of Montgomery County.
- (2018)Professionals Boot Camp Focused on Practical Strategies for Assisting Adults with ADHD. Three hour CE presentation through Aspire Counseling.
- (2018) Getting the Most out of Testing: Why Testing Matters, Developing Related Study Strategies. Presentation at the Nora School's Parent Education Series.
2017 Appearances
- (2017) Study Skills for Students with ADHD. Presented as part of Montgomery County, Maryland's Parent Academy Series.
2016 Appearances
- (2016) Executive Functioning Boot Camp for Parents. Presentation at Parent University.
- (2016) Heller, C., Zametkin, A., Bulitt, J., & Broder, J. CHADD of Montgomery County Back-to-School Resource Extravaganza for Everything ADHD.
- (2016) Parenting For Independence: Realistic Expectations and Tools for Fostering Age Appropriate Autonomy from Kindergarten through High School. Presentation at the Auburn School’s Speaker Series.
- (2016) Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Spring Brown Bag Presentation sponsored by CHADD.
2015 Appearances
- (2015) Developing Study Skills for Students with ADHD. Presented as part of Montgomery County, Maryland’s Parent Academy Series.
- (2015) “Where is my stuff? Strategies to Help Your Child Establish Organization Routines in School and at Home”. Presented at the German School’s Parent Café.
- (2015) Executive Functioning Boot Camp for Parents: Helping teens develop time management, organizational, and study skills for success.Presentation at the Nora School’s Parent Education Series.
2014 Appearances
- (2014) Pet Assisted Therapy, Video Games, Active Games, and Other Tools That Enhance Traditional Psychotherapy. Presentation at Collaborative Resource Network’s Speaker Series.
- (2014) Interpreting Psychological/Psychoeducational Evaluations in Practice.Presentation at NASW-MD Annual Clinical Conference.
- (2014) Time Management and Stress Reduction. Webinar presentation for Internal Revenue Service.
- (2014) Heller, C., McAndrews, C., & Duyer, K. From Program to Placement:Navigating Special Education Services.Sponsored by CHADD.
- (2014) Growing Up with ADHD. Presentation at the Nora School’s Parent Education Series.
- (2014) Work/Life Balance and Time Management. Presentation at the Bethesda Chevy Chase (BCC) Chamber’s Next Execs Lunch and Learn Series.
2013 Appearances
- (2013) Bass, J., Heller, C., & Skinner, J. Transitions: How To Empower Students During Change. Presentation at the WISER October 2013 Luncheon.
- (2013) Understanding and Interpreting Psychological Evaluations. Presentation at The Chelsea School.
ONLINE COURSES
ADHD & Executive Functioning Boot Camp for Parents:
School Items
Game On With Coach Carey:
A Psychologist's Playbook for Helping Kids with ADHD Thrive in Team Sports
Harnessing Fidgeting to Improve Focus
(Mini Course)
BOOKS
Enhancing Executive Functioning and Study Skills Efficiency
An Intentionally Short Guide for the Overwhelmed Student
Improving Executive Functioning Skills
A DIY Guide to Creating Your Own Academic Planner System
There's Really More to Studying Than Reviewing My Notes?
A brief guide for children and teens with easy to implement strategies for success
Improving Productivity in the Workplace
A DIY Guide to Being More Productive, Efficient, & Happy
A Do-It-Yourselfer's Guide to Time Management and Organizational Skills
A brief guide for children and teens with easy to implement strategies for success
Time Management, Organizational, and Study Skills
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