Beth Elliott, LICSW
She/Her
Not Accepting New Clients
Ages: 18+
Types of Therapy: Adult Counseling
In-Office Appointments: Wednesday, Sunday
Virtual Telehealth Appointments: Wednesday, Sunday
If you have tried therapy before and felt you weren't getting anywhere, or if you have always felt
too intimidated to try, you will find my approach to getting to know you reassuring. Working
together, we will help you discover what you may not yet know about yourself while affirming
ways to build trust in your own process of self-discovery.
Not everyone is comfortable unveiling their whole history. Instead, you may be looking for ways
to normalize and grow from your internal experience, which is quite possibly connected to your
history. I aim to help you utilize the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing through methods
that will help inform and support your journey toward wellness.
Who I Love To Work With
I am drawn to working with people navigating life transitions, whether by virtue of age, marital
status, education, career, or substance awareness. If you are feeling uncertain as you move
through change, I would love to help you better understand your experience and find a path
forward.
Common Reasons Adult Clients Often Reach Out for Support in Federal Way
Anxiety and the ruminating thoughts that keep you from feeling connected to your authentic self.
Depression and low mood that make it difficult to engage in the things that bring you joy.
Shame associated with developmental trauma and the resulting impact on identity and self-worth.
The effects of big T and small t trauma that can create disconnection between thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences.
Boundaries and the fear or discomfort that can arise when learning to assert your needs.
Life transitions that feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate.
The experience of adoption and the ways it can relate to loss, identity, and belonging.
Grief and loss, especially as they connect to the healing process after trauma.
Women’s issues explored within the context of cultural expectations, relationships, and patterns of codependence.
What It’s Like in a Session With Me
My sessions begin with accepting your life experiences and understanding the ways you have
adapted to them. Together, we will explore those experiences with curiosity and compassion,
creating space for greater self-awareness and healing. At times, I incorporate brief meditative
exercises to help deepen personal awareness and connection to your inner experience.
Through a combination of support, insight development, communication strategies, education,
and compassionate care, I believe people can begin a journey of discovering that they deserve
to feel better. Along the way, they learn they can benefit from effective treatment that addresses
the despair and anxiety affecting their daily lives while uncovering the possibility of greater
meaning, fulfillment, and joy.
Education, Licensure & Professional Training
Master of Social Work, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Training:
Extensive training and past practice in neurofeedback
Licensure:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - WA State
A Note From Me
I work hard to create a space that reduces shame and judgment, recognizing that we all have
life experiences that shape and impact us. I believe that while things may have happened to us,
there is nothing inherently wrong with us. That perspective is at the heart of my work, and I hope
it provides a foundation of acceptance, compassion, and safety for everyone I work with. We're
in this together.
I maintain strong family and community connections. My family was formed by adoption, and my
husband and I are extremely proud of our three young adult daughters. We are all settled here
in the PNW after many moves about the country, including the Midwest, and our original home
in New England.
Within my family, I am known for the following: "No credit, no blame." It comes from my belief
that the journey of life is best taken without expectations for credit or the repercussions of
blame.
I offer in-person therapy in Federal Way, WA, as well as telehealth therapy available across Washington State. I work with individual adults and provide evening appointment options to accommodate busy school and work schedules. I accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth, Premera, Regence, Kaiser (PPO & HMO), Optum, United, and other major insurance plans. If you are a new client and would like to schedule, please click the link below to complete our intake form. If you would like more information or prefer to speak with our client care team, you’re welcome to call, message, or text — they are happy to help you get started.