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Beth Leary, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Hi. My name is Beth and I have been a social worker for 20 years, primarily I have worked as a therapist. I have worked with persons who are dealing with life problems whether basic or complex. I am believer in the person. Help me help you to help yourself. Some times we can get so caught up in life that we forget we've got the strengths we do to pull ourselves out of bad situations--until someone comes along and reminds us, the answer was there all along.
My focus is you. I want to go where you want to take me, I am a client centered therapist who utilizes motivational interviewing and solution focused techniques. The most important part of therapy is the rapport between myself and you, having that connection is the key to success.

I have worked with persons with and without diagnosable mental health difficulties including substance abuse and trauma. I believe in mindfulness based techniques, i am a strong supporter of journaling--though realize and respect that it isn't for everyone. I believe we all have the power to heal ourselves, it is just that sometimes we need some help, and there's nothing wrong with that. To come to a place like this and ask for help is a huge step, how brave you are.

Professional experience

22yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

License information

NM LCSW C-06356

Reviews

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Beth Leary seems to have a keen sense of my concerns and makes very helpful comments!

Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Beth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management

Beth is amazing and teaches me new coping mechanisms for my anxiety and depression

Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Beth for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life change

Beth Leary is a wonderful therapist and someone that I would highly recommend. She has a direct, no-nonsense attitude while being attentive, thoughtful, and caring at the same time. She also provides many different therapy options that one can work through so that they continue to heal.
I really like Beth and would most definitely them!

Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Beth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Beth is magnificent and has completely changed the way I approach the sources of stress in my life. She is kind and supportive while also grounded firmly in reality. I adore her and recommend her any time someone says they're interested in seeking help for themselves.

Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Beth for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Beth was a great help on my journey into recognizing the areas that I wanted to focus on and achieving the goals I had set for myself there. She is a great listener and has a wonderful sense of humor, which made realizing and integrating the insights that much easier.

Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Beth for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

It's quite early, but I like Beth so far. She's got a gentle spirit and is easy to talk to. I feel comfortable talking to her.

Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Beth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem