People look to counseling or psychotherapy (I use the two words interchangeably) for a variety of reasons, some of which I could never have predicted.  Below is a list of categories I have been able to help people with.  Please don’t consider it exclusive.  I will also list below some issues I’ve found I’m not well-versed enough in to be of good help and therefore would recommend you find another counselor for those issues.

Issues Beth Has Successfully Worked With

Depression

Anxiety, Anxiety Attacks

Relationship Issues

Family Relationships

Bipolar Disorder

ADHD

Highly Motivated Individual Ready to Transform an Addiction

Career Issues

Dealing with a Difficult Person

Communication

Insecurities

Grieving and Loss

Creativity

Divorce / Relationship Endings

Re-Marriage

Blended Families

History of Abuse of Any Kind

Considering Relationship Changes

Women’s Issues

Men’s Issues

Gay / Lesbian Relationships

Parenting

Dealing with Aging Parents

Affairs

Life Transitions

-          recent or upcoming move

-          loss of partner

-          adolescence to adulthood

-          from schooling to the work force – finding one’s path

-          new sobriety

-          sexual preference shifts

-          mid-life, retirement

You May Prefer Finding a Specialist for the Following Issues

Addictions in General

Adoption Issues

Anger Management Classes, Domestic Violence Classes

Chronic Illness or Pain

Gender Identity Issues

Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attacks, Phobias

Schizophrenia or other Psychosis Disorders

Note:  Occasionally a person has chosen to work with Beth because of her general approach, and Beth has either been able to meet the needs of the client by doing research and obtain peer supervision or has jointly decided with the client that they should work with someone more knowledgeable, in which case Beth can help with referrals.

Techniques and Approaches

Beth Uses the Following:

Holistic Approach

Insight Therapy

Family of Origin Exploration

Jungian Perspective

Dreamwork

Psychosynthesis – Subpersonality Work

Movement

Gives Homework

Engaged Style – offers plenty of feedback

Occasionally draws from astrology and/or coaching

Beth Does NOT Offer the Following

EMDR

Prescribe medication

-          will discuss potential need for meds and refer to a choice of psychiatrists

-          is neutral about the client’s choice to use prescription meds

-          can make alternative recommendations for a more holistic option to use with or without meds

DBT Therapy

Anger Management Classes

Domestic Violence Classes

Early Stage Substance Abuse Counseling