Heather M Joppich PhD

Heather M. Joppich, PhD, is a Tennessee-licensed clinical psychologist and the Owner and Founder of Zephyr Care Mental Health in Nashville. She earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Tennessee State University and completed a pre-doctoral internship through the Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Department of Veterans Affairs Consortium with a concentration in veterans’ mental health. Dr. Joppich specializes in psychological testing and neurodiversity-affirming assessment for children and adults, including evaluations for ADHD and autism. Her approach emphasizes careful, individualized evaluation designed to clarify strengths and challenges and translate results into practical recommendations for home, school, and work settings. Her training includes a testing-focused post-doctoral residency at Athena Consulting & Psychological Services, where she provided outpatient generalist psychological assessment services for children, teens, and adults. Dr. Joppich brings broad experience conducting psychological testing across diverse settings, including hospitals, residential treatment programs, nursing homes, prisons, and schools. She has also served as an adjunct instructor of psychology at Cumberland University. Through her clinical work, Dr. Joppich is committed to thorough assessment, clear communication, and collaborative care.