Bethany Rothamel

My approach is relational and collaborative, with the aim of building a foundation of trust and comfort in our relationship from the very beginning. I place a high value on your input and the important role you play in therapy – by you sharing your experiences, expectations, and hopes with me, I can more readily meet your needs. This means you’ll likely hear me ask for feedback regularly about how therapy is going, as well as invite you to share about your experience as you feel comfortable. I also place a strong emphasis on understanding how your various roles and identities impact your life experiences. Whether you experience pride, shame, or a mix of feelings about the many facets of yourself, I am committed to understanding your unique experience and embracing all parts of you. Through our work together, I intend to help you recognize and expand upon your strengths, live according to your values, and increase authenticity. We’ll go at your pace, with you beginning to take risks to try new ways of being as you feel comfortable. Of course, asking you to show up vulnerably would be unfair if I wasn’t willing to do the same – I’ll share my honest feedback and reactions with you, while also remaining open to you having a different lens. As is the case with any relationship, I look forward to deepening our understanding of one another over time. I hope to share with you my warmth, patience, and calm demeanor, as well as my wit, sensitivity, and passion for this work. In turn, I look forward to learning about you and helping you grow in your understanding of yourself. As clients have learned to get in touch with themselves more authentically, I have had the honor of witnessing them realize their inherent worth and capacity to impact those around them, both in- and outside of therapy. To learn more about my specialties, feel free to visit my website: www.embodiedconnectionstx.com