Heather Whitney Sesma, PhD, LP

Heather Whitney Sesma, PhD, LP (she/her) earned her doctorate from the University of Minnesota and completed her fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She enjoys working with patients and families across development from infancy into young adulthood and provides neuropsychological evaluations for children with a wide range of presenting concerns, including neurodevelopmental complications identified in the prenatal or perinatal period such as prematurity, hydrocephalus, and spina bifida as well as acquired injuries such as head trauma. Dr. Sesma also provides evaluations for children with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Her research interests focus on cognitive functioning and mental health after brain injury.