Heather

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:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Elderly
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    Identity Issues

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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    Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Professional Title:

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    Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications

Pacific University School of Professional Psychology

Registrations

Oregon Board of Psychology

Memberships

American Psychological Association (APA)

Full Member

Service Area

Heather A. Bee, Psy.D., LLC, Licensed Psychologist

In-person

Downtown

Astoria, Oregon

United States