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Bethanni

Bethanni is a registered mental health counselor intern who graduated with her Master’s degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University with concentrations in Play Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy. Bethanni is certified in Level 6 Sandtray Therapy and trained in Trauma Model Therapy.

Background

Whether you are diving into self-exploration and healing, walking through overwhelming and painful times, or just feeling lost, I believe that counseling is key to finding the mental, emotional, and spiritual health and wholeness we are often in search of. I believe that our present pains are often rooted in patterns learned, messages perceived, and wounds received from childhood. Because our core wounds often come from intimate or close relationships, it can feel hard and scary to ask for someone to come alongside as you navigate your healing journey, and I am so proud of you for stepping in courage and asking for help and guidance.  

While creating a safe and trusting relationship is my first priority, I value bringing an element of creativity and fun into our sessions. I believe that our family of origin is one of the largest influences for how we experience and navigate the world. Through a trauma informed lens, I incorporate expressive arts, Somatic Therepy, Cognitive and Dialectal Behavioral Therapies, Sandtray Therapy and, with children and adolescents, Play Therapy into our time together. When working with families I like to incorporate Filial Therapy, Child-Parent-Relational Therapy, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention to involve and support parents/caregivers through your child’s therapy. My heart as a therapist is to work with the entire family unit, whether you are starting your journey as expectant parents, have teenage children, or are an adult feeling stuck and needing help.  

I feel so honored that you have considered me to come alongside you and your family in your journey towards health and wholeness.  

Specialties

Somatic therapy

Sandtray therapy (level 6 certified)

Trauma model therapy

Play therapy

What to Expect

Resources For You

Before your first appointment, you will be sent a link to your client portal where you will complete forms. Below are examples of what the forms may look like: