Hello! My name is Bethany Lockerman and I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania and Delaware and the owner of 134 Counseling, LLC. I have a real passion for "heart over head" style counseling where I take a more holistic and gospel-centered approach to counseling. My hope and goal is to meet individuals where they are at and walk along side of them as they move toward a life with increased peace, joy, hope, and purpose! You can learn more at www.134counseling.org *PLEASE NOTE: I only see women and teens* I am a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelors of Arts in Human Services (2009) and Liberty University with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (2016). I have a background in intensive family therapy, mental health assessment, and outpatient counseling with experience in systemic family counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation (SI), trauma, and crisis counseling. While I have experience with all ages, at this time I work exclusively with adolescents and women; with a special passion for working with adolescents who have experienced trauma and have a history of SI. In my free time I love to hang out at home with my husband and two cats (Mia and Poppy) as well as entertain family and friends for game nights! I also have a new-found love of travel and enjoy discovering new places to explore!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session we will begin by reviewing policies and "housekeeping" items to make sure there is clear understanding of treatment. The remainder of the focus is on answering any questions clients may have and hearing from them directly about what brings them in and what their hopes are for counseling.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I tend toward cognitive behavioral therapy and utilize narrative therapy with clients with a trauma history when appropriate. I encourage the use of workbooks and homework between session to help foster steady, consistent, and real change where what is discussed in session is able to practically applied. For clients who are open to it, I also take a gospel centered approach to counseling treatment, utilizing scripture and prayer in session to help encourage a deeper relationship with Christ.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
While I have experience in many different areas of the counseling field, I have a heart for working with teens and women struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and/or have a sexual trauma background. I have worked with this population for many years and in different settings; and recognize the tender care needed to care for those who are hurting. I am open to working with people with varied backgrounds; however do have a passion for utilizing a gospel centered approach to treatment.