Christine Bethel (she/her)

Attachment Theory

As with systems theory, I find attachment theory to be an extremely helpful model in supporting clients. We are indelibly marked by our early bonds with caregivers and typically, what we learned in those relationships sets our beliefs about the world and determines the patterns we follow in future relationships. Not that we can't change, attachment theory just helps us understand why.

EMDR

I am EMDR Part I & II trained and find it to be one of the most valuable and efficacious tools I have gained in my 10 years in practice. Developed to address trauma and PTSD, it is now widely used for all sorts of challenges clients bring to therapy. Check out cbetherapy.com for an EMDR explanation and more specifics.

Family Systems

No man is an island unto himself. Each person I work with is impacted by the various systems and relationships in their lives. This broad perspective allows me deeper understanding and insight into the challenges and solutions each client brings with them.

Sexual Abuse

My work has shown me that an astounding number of us have experienced sexual abuse. Perhaps your experience was recent or maybe it is from the distant past, maybe you have buried it deep or have addressed it before but now find it cropping up in your life and causing problems. You don't have to live with the pain you are experiencing, many tools, including EMDR, can bring you significant healing.

Relationship / Marriage Issues

For me, relationships make the world go 'round! I am passionate about couples, helping them grow, heal, and feel fulfilled in the context of their relationships. My work includes: partners who are dating, newlyweds experiencing challenges, empty nesters spicing things up, partners wrestling with separation, married, unmarried, traditional and non-traditional relationships.

Anxiety

Anxiety is another extremely common problem faced by Americans. Again, you don't have to suffer alone and you can feel better. One of my favorite and most effective tricks to treating anxiety is EMDR. Friends, get ready to kiss anxiety goodbye!!!

Aspergers

I've met an increasing number of adults who have been struggling in their relationships or in other areas of their lives due to undiagnosed Asperger's. If you suspect this is you and would like some help to navigate areas of your life more successfully please give me a call. My Aspie clients have been some of the most delightful, intelligent, and quickest learners I have ever met.

Depression

Depression stats in the US are staggering, unfortunately, most of us suffer alone. You don't have to, you CAN experience relief. Symptoms can include lack of motivation, restlessness, sadness, irritability, insomnia/hypersomnia, weight loss/gain, clumsiness, forgetfulness, suicidal thoughts, among others. Depression is not a weakness of character or laziness. Let me help.