
Meet Beck…
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About Me
I chose to study psychology because I was good at observing people and putting together patterns of their actions. I also was the kind of person everyone seemed comfortable talking to. I am a direct communicator and believe in empowering those around me. I enjoy working with people going through life transitions, working through hurdles that have come up and building tools to work towards a better life and their goals for the future.
I will admit I am quirky and funny and bring that into my practice – laughter is healing and has a place in therapy. Part of my quirkiness has meant I often do not feel like I fit in – so I like working with those who feel like or identify as outsiders, misfits, or unique spirits. I have lived experience in different populations who are outside the mainstream and work as a therapist with people from these groups to give back to my community and support others with similar experiences. I want you to feel seen and heard.
My Approach
I approach the therapy relationship with respect, warmth, and curiosity to create a safe space for self-reflection and discovery. It is important to me that you feel accepted as you are and who you are, which includes exploring all aspects of yourself and the ways you want to grow and heal. I see therapy as a collaboration between two experts: You are the expert on your life. I bring expertise on mental health and how we, as humans, respond to life events. As we examine your concerns, we can combine our ability to gain greater clarity and insight into seeing new ways forward. By learning to accept ourselves and grow to become the person we want to be we will be able to lead happier, more fulfilling lives.
The Therapeutic Process can be very rewarding. It can also be challenging. By engaging in this process, you are taking positive steps to support your healing and self-care. Outcomes of treatment rely not just on the competence of the therapist but also on the willingness of the client to fully engage in the process, even when discomfort arises. Therapy is not a magic wand I can wave to make you “better” and I cannot make any specific promises about what will change for you. However, I can promise that I will support you, do my absolute best to understand you, help you clarify what you want for yourself, and be present with you at each stage of this process.
Tools and Techniques
To tailor your therapy, during your first session we will talk about your goals, the likely duration of your therapy and the approaches I believe might be most useful.
I pull from different theories and methods based on what is needed, and what we discover works well for you. The therapy theory and tools I use may change depending on what you want to work on in therapy any given day and what your needs are when I see you. Therapy styles I have studied and trained in include:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment Theory
Brainspotting
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eclectic Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Feminist Therapy
Holistic Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Mindfulness-based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Nonviolent Communication
Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Relational Therapy
Safe and Sound Protocol
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Somatic Therapy (Body Centered)
Transpersonal Therapy
Trauma Therapy
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Pre-Teens, Teens, Adults, Relationships
ADHD, AuDHD, Autism & other neurotypes
Aging Concerns
Anger Issues
Attachment Concerns
Anxiety and Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Body Positivity, Fat Positive, Healthy at Every Size
Career Counseling Life Coaching, Life Transitions
Childhood Trauma, Family of Origin Trauma
Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Disability
Coping Skills, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation
Dysfunctional Relationships, Relational Trauma, Boundary Setting
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Gender Diversity, Gender Exploration, Gender Expansive, Transgender
Grief and Loss
High Demand Group Trauma, Religious Trauma
Hoarding
LGBTQ+
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Personality Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Self Esteem, Self Worth, Self Compassion
Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Trauma
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sleep Issues or Insomnia
Supervision and Consultations
Therapist for Other Therapists
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Appointments are available:
Tuesday 10am to 9pm
Wednesday 10am to 9pm
Thursday 10am to 9pm
If you are interested in scheduling please contact me by filling out the Patient Interest Form.
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Individuals Relational
Support Rate $135-$160 $185-$220
Market Rate $175 $225
Redistribution Rate : $180 - $300 $230-$400
Rates & Forms of Payment:
Support Rate $130 - $160 [individual] This is below market rate for those with limited financial resources. Our intention is you are able to access support without financial strain. Limited availability.
Market Rate $175 [individual] Select this rate if you are able to meet your household financial needs with therapy in your budget.
Redistribution Rate $180-$250 (or more) [individual] If you can pay a rate that is higher without negative impacts and hardship, this amount supports those with less resources, access therapy at a reduced rate.
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As an associate, when you are looking for a supervisor you need someone who understands your vision of how you want to practice as a counselor, and that supervisor needs to support and help you with that growth. I believe in empowering you to be the kind of therapist you want to be without changing your vision. Each of us brings our experiences to shape our philosophy of how we practice as therapists. It is my job to help you hone your craft with these in mind.
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