Heather Hunt, PhD
Founder | CEO | Clinical Director
Meet Heather
(she, her, hers)
Dr. Heather Hunt is a Deaf licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of My Deaf Therapy™ (MDT), the nation’s largest telehealth provider of mental health services tailored to Deaf, Deaf+, DeafBlind, Late Deafened, and hard of hearing individuals. Driven by her commitment to accessible, culturally and linguistically affirming care, Dr. Hunt established MDT to address the longstanding shortage of ASL-fluent mental health providers.
As CEO, Dr. Hunt leads the organization’s strategic growth and operations, ensuring MDT remains aligned with its mission to expand equitable access to high-quality mental health care for the Deaf community. Under her leadership, MDT engages in national outreach, education, and advocacy efforts, including trainings, workshops, and consultation with organizations to promote appropriate, accessible mental health referrals and services.
As Clinical Director, Dr. Hunt oversees clinical quality, supervision, and training across the organization. She leads MDT’s internship and supervision programs, supporting Deaf and ASL-fluent clinicians in their development from trainees to independently licensed providers. Recognizing the critical shortage of culturally and linguistically competent supervision, she has built a training model that expands the pipeline of qualified clinicians serving the Deaf community.
Through this model, MDT contributes to a sustainable workforce by training graduate students and associate-level clinicians who go on to become licensed providers and, in many cases, supervisors themselves—helping to address systemic gaps in access to care.
MDT provides mental health services to individuals, couples, and families who communicate primarily through sign language, including hearing individuals who are meaningfully connected to the Deaf community (e.g., CODAs, KODAs, interpreters, family members, and partners). MDT welcomes clients across the full spectrum of hearing and communication identities.
The term “deaf” is used inclusively to reflect the community’s diverse identity spectrum, including but not limited to Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, Deaf+, and Late Deafened.
EXPERIENCE
Dr. Heather Hunt is a clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience. She leads a fully online private practice focused on providing mental health services to adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families who use sign language to communicate. They may or may not belong to the capital “D” deaf community. Everyone is welcomed to her practice regardless of how they identify. Her genuine deep regard for her clients and their experiences resonates, allowing clients to feel safe to share their vulnerabilities with her.
Heather also provides consultation and supervision of licensed mental health professionals.
Heather is a member of the American Psychological Association.
SPECIALTIES
Heather specializes in treating individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, trauma, PTSD, autism and dissociative disorders. She also works with those who are experiencing difficulties with low self-esteem, relationships, loss, and life transitions. Heather’s eclectic approach to treatment involves culling from her repertoire of evidence-based treatments and customizing therapies according to the needs of each client. This includes the incorporation of holistic methods toward enhancing overall mind-body wellness.
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Psychology (1997) Gallaudet University in Washington D.C.
- Bachelors of Arts degree, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Psychology Gallaudet University in Washington D.C.
California Licensed Psychologist #34664
Maryland Licensed Psychologist #03642
District of Columbia Licensed Psychologist
PSYPACT (Portable License-Passport covering 43 US states)
