Holistic Trauma Informed Therapy
Hi, I’m Bethany
I am a therapist, social worker, sexual assault advocate, and dog person.
I specialize in working with survivors of sexual, religious, and reproductive trauma. I also work with people dealing with anxiety, perfectionism and relationship issues. My goal is to empower my clients to practice self compassion, lean into vulnerability, strengthen their resilience, and create a meaningful life they love.
Are you…
Struggling to make sense of something traumatic that happened to you?
Interested in exploring your history in a high demand religion and how it impacts you?
Feeling held back by negative beliefs about yourself or the world?
Constantly trying to live up to extremely high (and unrealistic) expectations put on you by yourself or others?
Worried about being ‘selfish’ and have a hard time identifying and communicating your wants/needs?
Conflict avoidant and have a hard time setting boundaries?
Having strong emotional reactions that confuse you?
Finding yourself overthinking the future or past?
Often overwhelmed and unwilling to ask for help?
On edge or feel like you are waiting for the next shoe to drop?
Experiencing nightmares or panic attacks?
If any of these sound like you reach out and set up a consultation call
How I help…
Trauma Navigator
Most people think of a traumatic event as something like going to war, a plane crash, a rape, or something else that was life threatening. While some of us will never experience one of those ‘big T’ events, we all experience things that have lasting impacts on our well-being. These ‘little t’ traumas are not life threatening but can still lead to reactions or coping skills that are not helpful or get in the way of us living our best life. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) which is a therapy technique that processes distressing memories and the negative self beliefs associated with those memories in order to form more adaptive connections. This type of therapy can reduce distress and help people step back and mindfully respond to their triggers rather than reacting to them.
Mind-Body Connector
I believe in the power of the mind body connection and before moving to New York taught yoga for several years. I am passionate about helping people learn to get out of their own heads and into their body in order to calm anxiety, feel more grounded, and reset their nervous system.
Emotion Explorer
I frequently talk to clients who feel confused and flooded by their own emotions. They want to feel happier and wonder what is ‘wrong’ with them. The truth is nothing is wrong with them. It is healthy and normal to experience the full range of emotions: anger, sadness, joy, and everything in between. I believe you can experience discomfort without it overwhelming you. I encourage people to be curious about what they are feeling, develop an emotional vocabulary, and learn to ask for what they want and need.