Beth Fox

Sometimes, as adults, we discover that our ability to make decisions; to love someone; to accept the love of another; to feel peace and inner calm; to find the motivation to accomplish goals; to forgive a betrayal; and to experience self-acceptance and confidence can feel limited, creating distress and discomfort. Thus begins the journey of an examined life. When you explore how you operate, what influences your choices, and what has contributed to your experiences, you begin the process of enriching your internal resources. This expansion of resources broadens your choices and options in life and holds the potential for higher functioning and greater happiness.

As a therapist, I provide a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental environment. I am easy to talk to, interactive, respectfully direct, and mindful of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and sexual orientations. I work collaboratively with my clients to set goals and utilize each individual’s strengths and resources, supporting the discovery of an authentic self that experiences life in a richer and more satisfying way.

Specialties

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Anxiety, panic
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Teenagers
• Chronic illness/pain management
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Compulsive Disorder
• Couples
• Depression
• Developmental Disorder
• Divorce
• Domestic violence
• Family
• Gay/lesbian issues
• Grief/Loss
• Infidelity Issues
• Life Threatening Illness
• Parenting
• Phobias
• Physical abuse
• Play Therapy
• Sand Tray Therapy
• Seniors
• Severe mental illness
• Sexual abuse
• Sexual problems or dysfunction
• Step/blended family
• Stress Management
• Trauma or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Women’s Issues

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and to begin sharing the therapeutic space together in a way that feels safe, comfortable, and collaborative. I strive to create a warm, friendly, and nonjudgmental environment where you can speak openly about what is bringing you to therapy and what you are hoping for.

The initial session is conversational in nature. You are welcome to ask questions about me, my approach, or the therapy process, and I will ask thoughtful questions to better understand your concerns, your history, and what you would like to change or strengthen in your life. I am curious, open-minded, and respectfully direct, and I work collaboratively with you to begin identifying goals that feel meaningful and realistic.

My intention in the first session is not to “fix” anything, but to establish trust, clarity, and direction. By the end of our time together, clients often leave with a clearer sense of whether we are a good fit, a deeper understanding of what they are navigating, and an initial framework for how therapy can support their growth and well-being.