Bethany Shrewsbury , LPC

Bethany Shrewsbury is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board Certified Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors, bringing specialized training in trauma and grief recovery to her clinical work. She is a Certified EMDRIA Consultant and a Certified EMDR therapist - EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - and she focuses on helping people process loss and traumatic experiences. Her background includes extensive work with Veterans addressing trauma that contributes to PTSD and complex PTSD, and she has substantial experience in crisis stabilization.

She holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling from Bellevue University and maintains multiple clinical trainings and certifications. She is certified in EMDR, trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), certified in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and trained in Motivational Interviewing and Children's Play Therapy. Her professional experience includes four years at a local mental health authority, work in the Children and Adolescent Psychiatry Department at TTUHSC, roles at the Mental Health Authority of El Paso including the crisis stabilization unit, Veterans Clinic, central outpatient services, and court services as a forensic therapist, and time at EPBHS Psychiatric Hospital.

She emphasizes respect and personal nature of sessions while supporting clients through recovery. Known for a kind and compassionate stance, she creates a professional environment where people can explore emotions, address underlying discomfort, and build a strong therapeutic alliance. She invites individuals to engage in a journey of self-discovery, growth in self-worth, and development of mindfulness and inner peace, offering collaborative support throughout the process.

Online Approaches for Trauma and Grief

Bethany integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online care to support healing and coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, helps individuals process traumatic memories and reduce the emotional intensity associated with those memories - it is commonly used for trauma and complicated grief. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of emotions, which can support stress management, emotional regulation, and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bethany works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility: video calls allow for face-to-face interaction from home, phone sessions remove geographic barriers, and live chat or text-based messaging can provide support between scheduled appointments. These options make it easier for people to access consistent, ongoing care that fits their schedule and daily responsibilities while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to their progress.