Dr Heather Bee
Psychologist
“I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Oregon (#1653) and I maintain a private practice in Astoria, Oregon.”
About Me
I have worked as a mental health therapist since 1999, and I opened my private practice in 2010 following a long tenure in college counseling settings.
In my professional work, I value and cultivate collaborative relationships with medical colleagues to coordinate care and provide supportive, integrated treatment for my patients.
I specialize in individual psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological evaluation services for adults (generally ages 18 and older) across a wide range of concerns and diagnoses. While I consider myself a generalist who enjoys working with diverse issues, I have particular interest and experience in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship and interpersonal concerns, and life transitions and adjustment challenges.
Approach
My approach to psychotherapy is integrative, with a strong foundation in Gestalt psychology and contemporary Gestalt therapy. I participated in an advanced Gestalt training group for over 20 years, and this perspective continues to guide and enrich my work.
Gestalt therapy offers a unique lens in today’s mental health landscape: rather than focusing solely on symptoms or pathology, it is rooted in a model of healthy functioning. It is a humanistic and holistic approach, centered on present-moment awareness, authenticity, and the inherent capacity for growth.
In our sessions, we will explore your here-and-now experience to uncover old, rigid patterns—thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors—that may have once served a purpose but no longer support the life you want to live. As you gain deeper self-awareness, you may find greater clarity, flexibility, and freedom in how you relate to yourself and others.
The goal is not just symptom relief, but to live a richer, more satisfying, and engaged life, free from the unresolved or unfinished issues that can block fulfillment and growth.
All professional jargon aside, my role as a therapist is to be a steady, collaborative partner in your process. While therapy can involve vulnerability and challenge, I will meet you with warmth, honesty, and compassion as we navigate it together.
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Basic Information
Services
I provide individual psychotherapy for adults who are coping with a range of life challenges and concerns, including:
Anxiety and fear
Traumatic stress
Depression or persistent sadness
Grief and loss
Relationship and intimacy issues
Life transitions
Identity exploration
Medical and health concerns
College adjustment, academic, and career challenges
Workplace stress and career dissatisfaction
General stress and overwhelm
A desire for deeper self-understanding and growth, even in the absence of significant distress
Services Offered:
- •Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
- •Individual Therapy
Works With:
- •Adults
- •Elderly
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Life Transitions
- •Anxiety
- •Grief & Loss
- •Mood Disorder
- •Identity Issues
- •Relationship Issues
- •Stress / Burnout
- •Trauma
- •Career Issues
- •Personal Development
Professional Title:
- •Psychologist
Qualifications
Pacific University School of Professional Psychology
Registrations
Oregon Board of Psychology
Memberships
American Psychological Association (APA)
Full Member