About Beth
When someone comes to talk with me, I offer my compassion and deep listening, so they can feel safe expressing what is on their mind and are free to be themselves. Each person is unique, and individual differences fascinate me. There are so many ways to experience the world, and my counseling approach involves working with the client's individual perspective with a collaborative, empathetic approach.
My interest in psychology began in college when I turned my fascination with the individual into a career path. I graduated from St. Olaf College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
After gaining experience in psychiatric research, peer counseling, and support group facilitation, I earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas.
Working with clients at a community mental health center and with patients on a locked psychiatric unit expanded my compassion for people struggling with serious mental health symptoms. I believe in the dignity of every person, and I have learned that struggles may be part of someone’s story, but they do not define the person. In these clinical settings, I balanced treating people's symptoms/problems with talking to the healthy side of their personality—this gave me a better view of the whole person and fostered our therapeutic relationship.
Over the years, I also developed a coaching practice focused on relaxation techniques, stress management, and personal growth. Through hundreds of groups and individual sessions, I learned something that continues to guide me today: when people feel genuinely heard with compassion, respect, and understanding, new insights can emerge naturally.
As a Pre-Licensed Counselor practicing under clinical supervision, I draw on my background in counseling psychology and years of experience supporting emotional well-being. I view counseling as a collaborative process, one conversation at a time, with room for curiosity, reflection, and growth.
I hope to offer an expression of care and a welcoming presence to every person I meet. Whether we spend time exploring life's challenges, personal strengths, important relationships, or hopes for the future, my goal is to listen, understand, and create an environment where you feel respected and free to be yourself.
I will begin seeing counseling clients on July 13, 2026
Areas of Focus
Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and Empath
Welcoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
LGBTQ+ Ally
Ages 18 and beyond
Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Stress Management
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and Loss
Adjustment and Life Transitions
Depression and Bipolar
Loneliness
Personal Growth and Self-Esteem
These are some of the areas of focus in my practice. If your concerns are different, the excellent therapists at the Center for Counseling and Wellness offer a broad range of additional specialties.
Fees and Payment
I believe that counseling should be as accessible as possible. Because every person's circumstances are different, I offer a sliding fee scale of $50 to $150 per session. At this time, my counseling practice is offered on a private-pay basis. If you prefer to use insurance, all the excellent counselors at the Center for Counseling and Wellness accept most health insurance plans.
Many people appreciate the simplicity, flexibility, and privacy that private-pay counseling provides, allowing us to focus on the counseling relationship without the requirements that sometimes accompany insurance reimbursement.
If you have questions about fees or payment, I am happy to discuss them with you. Finding the right counselor is an important and personal decision, and I hope this flexible approach helps more people find the support they are seeking.