Elizabeth (Beth) Freese
(She/Her/Hers)
Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
I support students facing anxiety, performance issues, emotional overwhelm, stress, chronic pain/illness, trauma, and ADHD.
I'm here to partner with you toward mental, emotional, and physical well-being. My practice stands out for its whole-person perspective of treating the mind, brain, and body. I will help you navigate the challenges you are facing. Your well-being is my priority, and I'm here to support you on your journey to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Practice hours (MST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Adoption
- Aging
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Avoidant Personality
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Cognitive Functioning
- College and School Placement
- Compulsive Exercise
- Conflict Resolution
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Disability
- Divorce
- Drug Use
- Eating Concerns
- Financial Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Intimacy Concerns
- Learning Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Personality Disorders
- Phobia
- Physical Assault
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Mindfulness Training
- Yoga Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Behavior Therapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Family Systems Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Social Skills Training
- Eclectic Approaches
- Humanistic Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relationship Enhancement Therapy
- Process-Oriented Psychology
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Body Image Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Energy Psychology
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Biofeedback
- Jungian Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Psychoanalysis
- Schema Focused Therapy
- Systematic Desensitization
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Erikson/Psychosocial Development
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$200 — $450per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LPC
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health (AzBBHE)
19313, Arizona
Certificates
EMDR Certified
EMDRIA
EMDR is a trauma-focused therapy using bilateral stimulation, like guided eye movements. EMDR follows an eight-phase process addressing distressing memories. Bilateral stimulation helps reprocess trauma, reducing emotional impact. Supported by research, EMDR is effective for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more. It stands as a widely recognized and efficient therapeutic approach, bringing relief to individuals dealing with trauma's lasting effects.
Deep Brain Reorienting - Level 3 Advanced Training
Deep Brain Reorienting
Explore Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), a revolutionary trauma processing therapy. DBR delves into the midbrain's impact, unlocking innate healing abilities. Beyond verbal methods, it prioritizes non-verbal approaches, revealing the origin of trauma responses stored as shocks pre-conscious awareness. Using brainstem processes, it addresses immediate bodily reactions, grounding the process for effective distress interruption.
Biofeedback Trained
HeartMath Institute
HeartMath is a stress-reduction method centered on the heart's role in emotional regulation. Using techniques like heart rate variability coherence, it syncs breath with heart rhythms for improved well-being. Supported by scientific research, HeartMath tools aim to enhance emotional balance, cognitive function, and resilience by harmonizing heart-brain communication. It offers practical stress management and emotional intelligence strategies applicable in personal development and healthcare.
Education
Grand Canyon University
MS (Master of Science), 2017
I completed a Master of Science in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University. GPA: 4.0
Arizona State University
BS (Bachelor of Science), 2014
I received a BS in Psychology from Arizona State University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude.