Richard (Clarke) Heyes, Ph.D.

Richard (Clarke) Heyes, Ph.D. has a wealth of experience in the field of therapy and counseling. In 2021, they began working as a Senior Clinical Manager and Therapist and Consultant at Little Otter. From 2019 to 2021, they were a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Private Practice at Mapping Possibilities, where they provided therapy to youth, adults, families, and couples, and started a private practice, developing business models, therapy websites, marketing, and billing. From 2019 to 2021, they were also a Family Wellness Counselor at Cortica, where they provided individual, family, and couples counseling to support families with confirmed or suspected diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other neurological disability, conducted assessments, and worked collaboratively with other medical providers. From 2014 to 2015, they were a Lecturer and Graduate Research Assistant at San Diego State University, and a Lead Therapist and Behavior Supervisor at the San Diego Center for Children. Richard (Clarke) was also a Behavior Consultant at the Cajon Valley Union School District from 2015 to 2019, a PhD Candidate in Education at San Diego State University and Claremont Graduate University from 2014 to 2019, a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at the Center for Community Counseling and Engagement from 2014 to 2015, a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at Re Spectrum Community from 2014 to 2015, and a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Herbert Hoover High School from 2013 to 2014.

Richard (Clarke) Heyes, Ph.D. received their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education from Claremont Graduate University in 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's of Science in Counseling (Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy) from San Diego State University in 2014. Richard (Clarke) also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environmental Studies from Eckerd College in 2011. Richard (Clarke) has also obtained a number of certifications from LinkedIn, the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board, and the Board of Behavioral Sciences.