Heather Beeson, DMFT

Associate Chair, Counseling and Family Sciences
Assistant Professor, Counseling and Family Sciences
Director, Doctor of Marital and Family Therapy (DMFT) Program

Contact Information

Email hbeeson@llu.edu
Phone 909-558-4547, ext. 47018

Department of Counseling and Family Sciences
Loma Linda University, Griggs Hall, Office 111
11065 Campus St., Loma Linda, CA 92350

Degrees

  • DMFT, Marital and Family Therapy - Loma Linda University, 2019
  • MA, Marriage and Family Therapy - Chapman University, 2017

Areas of Specialization

  • Program evaluation research
  • Program design and development
  • Community mental health
  • Clinical work with sexual and gender minority populations
  • Prevention and early intervention programs
  • Professional mentoring
  • Self-of-the-therapist

Current Research Projects

Professional Licenses and Memberships

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), #120001
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Clinical Fellow, #184623

Recent Publications

Publications

  • Cafferky, B., Beeson, H., & James, E. (2024). Creating rest: 70 ways to help a dysregulated child calm their autonomic nervous system. In W. Oliver & E. Oliver (Eds.), Celebrating creation: Marriage, family and the Sabbath. (pp. 68-97). Review and Herald.
Dr. Heather Beeson hiking with her family
Dr. Heather Beeson hiking with her family
Wholeness
Outside of my academic work, you can find me on the trails with my family. I find hiking to be a relaxing activity that gets my mind and body in sync and allows me to connect spiritually with my surroundings. My happy place is outdoors. Rain, snow, or sun, I can't imagine a better way to feel alive, find adventure, explore, and get outside of my comfort zone.
Dr. Heather Beeson