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Training and Experience |
Beth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Catholic University. She works with adolescents (ages 13+), adults, and couples navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, family dynamics, and life transitions.
Beth is formally trained in Family Systems Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. She is also trained in EMDR Therapy and is currently working toward EMDRIA certification. Her approach integrates Attachment Theory, Relational Therapy, parts-oriented (IFS-informed) work, and trauma-sensitive care to provide individualized and effective treatment for her clients. Prior to joining WellSpring, Beth served as a Resident Therapist at the Family Institute of Virginia in Richmond, where she worked with individuals, couples, and families. She completed graduate-level clinical internships in Washington, DC, at the Veterans Administration and Mary’s Center, focusing on substance abuse and family psychosocial needs. In addition to her clinical training, Beth holds a Master in Public Health and spent over a decade managing health programs internationally. Living and working in diverse cultural settings around the world has shaped her understanding of different populations and experiences, and strengthened her ability to connect with clients in a warm and culturally responsive way. |
Therapeutic Approach |
Beth uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship, helping clients feel safe, supported, and understood. Her background in international health helps her relate across cultures and create a compassionate, inclusive space that supports healing and growth.
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