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Bethany Kelley, LCSW, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression
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About me

Hey there and welcome! I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in the Mental Health and Addiction fields. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, career/life change, military adjustment concerns, LGBTQ+ and relationship issues.

I believe each person is unique and so I use a person centered approach with a very warm, non-judgemental and compassionate style. I believe in treating others with the highest level of respect and dignity. I will meet you where you are and move with you at your pace. I don't believe in stigmatizing labels--the world does enough of that.

I acknowledge the courage it takes to seek out answers and create a more rewarding life! I also commend you for your choice in owning the goal to be a healthier YOU! I look forward to joining you on your journey to an improved, happier YOU!

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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Phone
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License information

CA LCSW 108173

WA LICSW 61331274

OH LCSW I.1500966-SUPV

AZ LCSW LCSW-21144

Reviews

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Every session with Bethany is a blessing and a healing encounter. The gentle and fierce power of her loving presence and deep insights cut through my crap and put me back on track. Her authenticy inspires me and brings out my authenticity. Bethany keeps it real because she herself is real.

Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Bethany for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue

Bethany is a wonderful soul. She is one of the best therapists I've ever been too.

Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Bethany for 2 years and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management

Bethany is very present, a great listener and wonderful therapist that really helps me face and process what is happening in my life. She had helped me through a very very stressful time and helped me discover tools that I can use for the future. I highly recommend her.

Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Bethany for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

Bethany is simply wonderful. She is non-judgmental, patient, and took the time to really listen to what I had on my mind. She gave helpful and positive feedback that has helped me grow and become an overall better person. I would highly recommend Bethany to anyone.

Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Bethany for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Bethany is great and I love having her for my sessions. She knows exactly what to ask and knows what to say. Thank you!

Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Bethany for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

I came to Bethany with a mountain of concerns. She’s been so patient with me and this process. Bethany not only listens and guides but is not afraid to call me in. I literally couldn’t have asked for a better therapist my first time seeking therapy. I feel like I truly hit the jackpot.

Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Bethany for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes