Hello! My name is Beckie and I am a relational-cultural psychologist rooted in humanistic/existential therapies. This means I am person-centered and focused on relationships (including the one between therapist and client) as well as cultural aspects of an individual. Relationships are fundamental in both hurting and healing. By focusing on understanding how individuals relate to others, the world, an themselves, I am better able to foster growth and self-awareness within the therapeutic relationship. I focus on creating a safe space, acknowledging and validating each individuals unique experiences and challenges in the world, and serving my clients in ways that will best help them achieve their treatment goals.
I also integrate CBT, ACT, and other modalities as needed. I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses, including autism, ADHD, anxiety and panic disorder, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, and gender dysphoria. I have specialized in Autism, ADHD, and giftedness, as well as serving individuals from the LGBTQ+ community. I utilize principles of neurodiversity (the idea that there are natural divergences in the brain) to help me to understand and serve all individuals.
I spent 10 years practicing with my master’s, providing home based therapy to individuals with developmental disabilities, before going back to school for my doctorate. I currently have a PsyD with a master’s level license (LLP), and I am working towards becoming a fully licensed psychologist (LP).
Some of my other psychological experiences include working in long term care facilities with older adults, neuropsychological assessments, inpatient for both substance abuse and acute psych, community mental health, and private practice.
If the daily fatigue of minority stress, the weight of past or trauma, the struggle to find your authentic place in a complex societal structure, or even just symptoms of overwhelm, disconnection, and anxiety are challenges you have or are experiencing, know you are not alone. Furthermore, there is hope and a path to improving overall quality of life!
bkape@aloepsychology.com
248-218-0941
