Beth Levine, LCSW

Vegan Psychotherapist

We all have our struggles. Relief and a new future is possible.

We all run in into problems from time to time

I can help you if you’re:

• Feeling depressed or anxious
• Wanting to be more of who you are
• Having difficulty in your relationships
• Feeling stuck
• Having trouble at work
• Struggling with self-esteem issues
• Wanting to live life more authentically
• Grieving
• Having anger issues
• Feeling like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster

I work with individuals and couples.

In Individual Counseling, we will work together so you can be happier with yourself, about your life and in your relationships.

In Couple Counseling, we will collaboratively work on strengthening your connection. Frequent issues addressed in couple counseling include communication, stress and tension, anger management, substance abuse, parenting, infidelity, and trust.

For more information about Individual Counseling or Couple Counseling, please click on the Therapy Services Tab above.

Life doesn’t have to be so hard. Please contact me so we can discuss your concerns and how I can be of help to you. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation. Call me at 301-279-7779, email me at BethLCounseling@aol.com or use the contact form below.

I look forward to talking with you, getting to know you, and helping to bring out the best in you.

Why choose me as your therapist?

I am an experienced and skilled clinician, invested in continual learning and growth to help my clients.

I am sensitive to feelings and interested in other people.

I am committed to helping my clients unblock their strength and wisdom.

I am driven to helping make the world a better place for all.

I am creative, kind, warm, and open.

I am interested in understanding how you are uniquely you.

I am invested in helping you achieve your goals.

I am not perfect. I know I make mistakes and when I do, I want to understand my impact on you, understand your reaction and talk things through.

I am a believer in therapy. Through my own work in therapy, I feel happier and more confident, calmer and more grounded than ever before.

What you stand to lose if you don’t consider going to therapy.

1 You’ll Miss Out on the Long-term Benefits of Therapy

Therapy is not like a hair-cut (as important as hair cuts are) that lasts for six weeks. Not going to therapy could mean that you don’t take control over your life and learn healthy coping strategies that deal with your life’s challenges. Do you want to give up on that opportunity?

2 Physical Symptoms May Not Go Away or Be Alleviated

The mind-body connection is a strong one. Not going to therapy could mean that you miss out on the opportunity to alleviate some of your physical symptoms. One example is the reduction of arthritic pain using the IFS (Internal Family Systems) model. Google “Psychotherapy Physical Symptoms Reduction” and you’ll see a lot more evidence of how psychotherapy helps reduce physician symptoms. Why miss out on that?

3 You Might Not Get a New Perspective on Other People

Not going to therapy could mean that you lose out on the opportunity to have better relationships with other people. As we get to know ourselves better, we can get to know other people better, too. And as we get manage our lives better, we can engage with others in a healthier way. Do you really want to lose that chance?

4 You Could Miss Out on Rewiring Your Brain

Patterns of thinking and behaving can lay a well-worn track in our brain, but luckily, our brains have plasticity, the ability to change and lay new, healthier patterns down. Without therapy, our patterns of ruminating, getting depressed, and/or experiencing anxiety can make deeper and deeper grooves in our brains. Not going to therapy means that you might miss out on the possibility of changing these patterns.

5 You Won’t Be Part of the Cool Crowd

Going to therapy means you’re confronting your problems, asking for help, and trying to change. Cool people do that. Do you want to miss out on being part of the tribe?

About Beth

Licensed Clinical Social Worker • Over 15 years of experience • Certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist and Supervisor • Member of The Greater Washington Society of Clinical Social Work • Member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy • Member of Clinical Social Work Association • Member of National Association of Social Workers

Serving Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia through teletherapy, including Georgetown, Tenleytown, AU Park, Downtown, Rockville, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Potomac, Silver Spring, Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Clarendon, Springfield, Great Falls, Annandale, McLean, Burke, Vienna, Tysons, Reston, Ashburn.

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