Bethany Bahl

Many people seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed with new or unexpected life stressors, or when they feel stuck or controlled by their thoughts and feelings. Sometimes we focus so much on being happy, but paradoxically experience happiness as elusive. I work collaboratively with adult clients to change their relationships with their thoughts and feelings, regain control over their actions, and lead meaningful lives. I encourage conversations about identity, oppression, and privilege with my clients, as therapy can be an important space to address the effects of racism, sexism, heterosexism, classism, and ableism on our lives. I provide a collaborative approach to therapy that combines skill-building and empathetic exploration, drawing on my training in evidence-based treatments such as ACT, CBT, and DBT. We will challenge what isn’t working in your life while celebrating your existing strengths. My areas of specialty include life transitions, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, and trauma. While therapy can help individuals make the changes they would like in their lives, compatibility and trust are essential to successful treatment. If you’re curious about this process, I would be happy to schedule a free phone consultation to see if we are a good fit or answer questions to help you find someone who is.