Hi, I'm Bethany Akudike! I am person-centered in my therapy techniques and have worked with folks across the lifespan dealing with grief, loss, and life transitions. I have clinical experience in various settings with clients who have anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a spectrum of dissociative disorders, including Dissociative Identity Disorder. I am trained in EMDR and Trauma Model Therapy and can incorporate elements of these modalities into my work with clients ages 11+. I believe in looking beyond symptoms and behaviors to find the root cause of an issue, and I strive to make sure clients are heard and understood. I specialize in PTSD, dissociative disorders, grief, and religious trauma. I work from a trauma-focused approach. I have a non-pathologizing stance, meaning that I see your symptoms as a response rather than something "wrong" with you. I am committed to working with you session by session, offering a nonjudgmental space for you to get to know yourself. Whether this is your first time reaching out or your tenth, it can be difficult to make the effort to find a counselor. I am glad to answer any questions you may have before scheduling an appointment, so please contact me to see if I may be a good fit for your needs! I typically return emails and phone calls within 1-2 business days.
Academic Suffixes: | LPC |
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Expertise: | Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Grief, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD |