Michael K. Heck, D.O.
Board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrist and founder of Treehouse Child Psychiatry.
Dr. Heck is board certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and in General Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His clinical focus is ADHD and autism, and he also treats depression, anxiety, OCD and other mental health conditions. He has more than a decade of telemedicine experience serving patients across Virginia and beyond.
During his child psychiatry fellowship at UVA he took part in research on video games and presented the findings at the American Psychiatric Association national conference. After completing training he founded Treehouse Child Psychiatry to bring evidence-based care to children with ADHD and autism throughout Virginia. He continues to teach and supervise at UVA.
Dr. Heck has called Charlottesville home since 1985. His wife is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist and singer. Outside the office he plays guitar, drums and piano, including in the 90s cover band Supervixen, and enjoys gaming, reading, travel and time with family.
Education & training
- 2017Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Virginia
- 2015Adult Psychiatry Residency, University of Virginia
- 2012Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, Florida
- 2008B.S. in Biology, minor in Chemistry, summa cum laude, Virginia Commonwealth University
Memberships
- APAAmerican Psychiatric Association
- AACAPAmerican Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry