Heather Asaadi, LPC
(she/her)
My background:
I was drawn to counseling when I experienced the positive effects of therapy on my own mental health. My desire to connect with and help others continues to drive my passion for this work. I moved to Portland in 2011 to attend Lewis & Clark College, where I earned my Master’s degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling. Previous to Portland, I lived in San Diego and hold a B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon. My professional practice has provided me the opportunity to work with diverse populations experiencing a range of symptoms in outpatient community mental health, inpatient drug & alcohol settings, and crisis response work. I am experienced working with people who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, perfectionism, shame, and gender dysphoria. I have received specialized trainings in trauma processing using Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and providing gender-affirming therapy and assessments for trans and non-binary folks.
a little more about me:
I love spending time with my husband, our new baby, and our dog (scroll down to see an adorable, pre-greying Brother dog). The philosophy of both/and extends past my professional practice and is a guiding principle for me personally. I am a picnic-enthusiast, a lover of plants, soul music, & interior design. The pursuit of creating a welcoming, nurturing space, inside & out, is in my bones. I enjoy swimming in pools and rivers, dancing, & embroidery. Connecting with people is one of my all time favorite things.
