- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- School counseling background
About Beth
Beth Peters is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience. She has worked in private practice, community mental health, spiritual and ministry settings, and in elementary and secondary schools. Beth helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. She also focuses on life purpose, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
Beth uses straightforward conversation and practical planning to address immediate problems. She adapts sessions so people can talk through what feels most urgent, whether that is managing panic symptoms or thinking about what comes next after a major life change. Her background in school counseling means she is used to short-term goal work and clear steps people can use between sessions.
Her doctoral work in pastoral community counseling informs her way of discussing faith, belief shifts, and the effects of church-related trauma when that is part of someone's story. She identifies as an ally and member of the LGBTQ+ community and keeps current with policies and social changes that affect LGBTQ+ people. That perspective is woven into conversations about identity and wellbeing when relevant.
Beth presents options and helps people weigh them rather than giving one fixed plan. She encourages reflection about values and next steps while addressing symptoms such as anxiety or low mood. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see if the fit feels right.
How her approaches guide online work
Beth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and life direction. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These methods help with panic attacks, worry, and repetitive negative thinking.Trauma-informed approaches emphasize safety, pacing, and skill-building for people who have experienced abuse or post-traumatic stress. This work focuses on grounding, symptom reduction, and building ways to tolerate difficult memories or triggers while considering personal values and goals.
Finding the right method is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust techniques over time. The clinician and client review what helps and change course when something is not working well.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use online work to continue steady progress on symptoms, values, and life-purpose questions while fitting sessions into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and LGBT-related concerns. She also focuses on life purpose, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck about their next step?
She uses practical conversation and goal-setting to clarify short-term steps. Sessions focus on what matters now and options to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience across private practice, community mental health, ministry settings, and school counseling roles.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and holds an EdD in Pastoral Community Counseling and an MEd in Secondary School Counseling.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.