Conor Hegewald

I am an adult psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based, and personalized mental health care. Born and raised in Bend, Oregon, I have lived throughout the Pacific Northwest and value building lasting relationships with the communities I serve. I earned my medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest (COMP-NW) and completed my psychiatry residency at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis.

I work primarily with adults and enjoy helping individuals navigate life's many transitions, whether that involves starting college, advancing a career, building relationships, becoming a parent, or adjusting to other significant changes. My clinical interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and binge eating disorder.

I believe effective psychiatric care begins with understanding the whole person—not just a diagnosis. My goal is to provide a welcoming, collaborative environment where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in your treatment.

My approach to treatment is collaborative, individualized, and grounded in the belief that lasting mental wellness comes from addressing the whole person. I use a three-pronged model that integrates medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle interventions to develop a treatment plan tailored to each individual's needs and goals.

My psychotherapy approach is rooted primarily in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helping clients develop psychological flexibility while building a life guided by their personal values. I also incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), particularly when working on improving sleep, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and relationships.

I see my role as a partner in your care. Together, we'll identify what is contributing to your symptoms, explore evidence-based treatment options, and develop practical strategies that support meaningful, sustainable improvement.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin building a treatment plan that feels right for you. We'll spend time discussing what brings you in, your current symptoms, your medical and mental health history, and the goals you hope to accomplish through treatment. I'll also want to understand your strengths, values, relationships, and the factors that make you uniquely you.

By the end of the appointment, we'll have a shared understanding of your concerns and discuss recommendations that may include medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, or a combination of these approaches. I encourage questions throughout the process and want you to feel comfortable taking an active role in your care.

My goal is for every client to leave their first appointment feeling heard, understood, and optimistic that we have a thoughtful plan moving forward.