I am an IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapist.

We work with the belief that we have multiple perspectives in our bodies that hold wisdom. We call these perspectives "parts". We also hold that when we are in connection with these parts, they know exactly how to heal. I work to help you recognize the different ways they are responding and reacting, learn their intention, and help you connect and be in a relationship with those parts, so the healing process can begin.

We are a good fit if… you feel stuck in yourself, your relationship, or your life. Something is off, you are not centered and are finding yourself suffering in ways that are too much to hold alone. If you are ready to be seen, understood, supported, heard, and acknowledged, I am a good fit. If you are willing to lean into discomfort that you are experiencing and have the courage to find a way through, I am a good fit. If you are struggling with relationships, friendships, family or with yourself, you will be seen, heard, and supported.

My ideal clients are… individuals, couples and adolescents who seek to restore balance and find joy in their bodies, lives, relationships and communications. It is human to experience suffering however my clients seek connection to their inner truth while cultivating the courage to be curious to manifest change. They may show up experiencing OCD, anxiety, depression, panic disorder, communication disruptions, somatic symptoms, disconnection, disordered eating, and self harm to name a few. I honor and serve all communities (LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, veterans, etc.) through a multicultural and advocacy lens. I fiercely support client agency and autonomy.

I create safety and build rapport by… radical acceptance. I meet clients exactly where they are when they walk in my office. I am passionately committed to a compassionate and non-judgmental approach utilizing Internal Family Systems, Person Centered, and Radical Acceptance as baseline approaches. I have created a space that is physically comforting, mentally easing, and somatically supporting to accomplish the magnificent and meaningful work of therapy.

Three things I love… my many pets, nature and earth advocacy, connection to others in deep and meaningful ways.

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Betsy is licensed in NC and sees clients both in-person. She is in-network with BCBS and Aetna.

Certifications & Trainings: Master’s of Education CMHC, LCMHCA, Registered Yoga Teacher: RYT-200, Reiki Practitioner II, IFS Online Circle Certification

Education: BA in Political Science, Certificate of International Studies, The Ohio State University.

Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduate Certificate in Counseling Education, North Carolina State University.