Heather Rakestraw
Assistant Professor of Practice
hrakestraw@marywood.edu
Psychology and Counseling
McGowan Cntr Grad & Prof Stud 1018
Courses taught:
Child Development PSYC-214Abnormal Behaviors in Children and Adol escents PSYC-432
Human Development PSYC-514
Child Psychopathology PSYC-532
Professional Contribution PSYC-555
Introduction to Individual Psychotherapy PSYC-571
Couples & Family Therapy PSYC-802
Child Psychotherapy PSYC-815
Education
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology specializing in Children and Family Studies
Kent State University
Master of Clinical Psychology
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Temple University
Research Interests
Dr. Rakestraw's research interests include child psychopathology, anxiety disorders, caregiver risk and protective factors, parent training programs, pediatric chronic illness and adherence to medical regimens. She teaches in the areas of psychotherapy skills training, child psychopathology, and child psychotherapy/assessment.
Originally from Scranton, Dr. Rakestraw completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Kent State University in Ohio and returned to Pennsylvania to complete her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She completed her fellowship at UPMC-North Central, where she practiced for several years. More recently, Dr. Rakestraw opened a private practice, which she currently owns and operates today, as well as teaching in the Clinical and Counseling Department at Marywood. Her personal interests include hiking, biking, and spending time with her husband and two young children.
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology specializing in Children and Family Studies
Kent State University
Master of Clinical Psychology
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Temple University
Research Interests
Dr. Rakestraw's research interests include child psychopathology, anxiety disorders, caregiver risk and protective factors, parent training programs, pediatric chronic illness and adherence to medical regimens. She teaches in the areas of psychotherapy skills training, child psychopathology, and child psychotherapy/assessment.
Originally from Scranton, Dr. Rakestraw completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Kent State University in Ohio and returned to Pennsylvania to complete her residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She completed her fellowship at UPMC-North Central, where she practiced for several years. More recently, Dr. Rakestraw opened a private practice, which she currently owns and operates today, as well as teaching in the Clinical and Counseling Department at Marywood. Her personal interests include hiking, biking, and spending time with her husband and two young children.