Bethany Shrewsbury , LPC

Bethany Shrewsbury is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a board certified counselor who centers her practice on trauma recovery and grief work. She holds certification as an EMDR therapist and as an EMDRIA consultant, and she is trained in multiple evidence-informed therapies that support people through loss, crisis, and complex trauma. Her clinical skill set includes Cognitive Processing Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy training, motivational interviewing, and children’s play therapy, and she earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University.

Across a varied clinical career, she has worked within local mental health authorities, served in crisis stabilization units, supported veterans in specialized clinics, and provided forensic services for court-related cases. Her background also includes work in children and adolescent psychiatry at TTUHSC and experience in psychiatric hospital settings, which has contributed to her familiarity with acute and chronic mental health needs.

She brings an empathetic, professional presence to therapeutic relationships and emphasizes respect, rapport, and a strong therapeutic alliance. Her approach blends client-centered care with targeted trauma and grief interventions, helping people explore difficult emotions, build coping skills, and pursue increased self-worth and mindful awareness during recovery and life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Bethany integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s goals guide the work and the therapist offers empathy and reflective listening to foster insight and growth. EMDR is a structured approach to processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact, often used for PTSD, complex trauma, and intense grief.

She combines these methods with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful, targeting unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical coping skills. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Bethany works with each person to identify which techniques align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Bethany is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for differing schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent, professional support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments.