Bethany Shrewsbury LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors. I am a Certified EMDRIA Consultant and Certified EMDR therapist specializing in the treatment of Grief/Loss, and Trauma recovery. I have extensive experience working with Veterans working to resolve trauma contributing to PTSD and Complex PTSD. In addition, I have extensive experience in crisis stabilization. I am passionate about working with individuals who have experienced loss and assisting them with grief management. I am certified in (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, trained in (CPT) Cognitive Processing Therapy, Certified in (IPT) Interpersonal Therapy, and trained in Motivational Interviewing and Children's Play Therapy. I earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University and worked for the Local Mental Health Authority for four years before making a move to work in the Children and Adolescent Psychiatry Department for TTUHSC. While working at the Mental Health Authority of El Paso I had the opportunity to work in the Crisis stabilization unit, Veterans Clinic, the Central Outpatient services, and also for Court Services as a Forensic therapist. In addition, I worked at EPBHS Psychiatric Hospital, When working with clients I feel it is of utmost importance to maintain confidentiality and respect while assisting clients in the recovery process. I believe myself to be a kind and caring therapist and do my best to maintain a professional environment for clients to explore emotions and underlying discomfort while building a strong professional rapport and a strong therapeutic alliance. I invite you to participate in a journey of self-discovery and increased self-worth while developing and fine-tuning mindfulness and inner peace. There is so much to be learned in this life, and it is a whole lot easier when the journey is not alone.

My therapeutic approach and theoretical orientation are strongly influenced by Carl Rodgers as well as Mr. Rodgers from the television show Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Garry Landreth. They simply had a way of being accepting and compassionate and understanding that could touch a person's spirit in a way that was comforting and aided in growth. I do strive to embody the teachings of these mentors. In addition to Person/Client-centered therapy, I am also quite eclectic in the modalities I access and use in my sessions. I find pulling from therapeutic modalities whenever helpful to be of great value when assisting clients in overcoming challenges.

• Texas, Licensed Professional Counselor, 75686