Therapist in New Haven, CT
Hi, I’m Beth Freese (she/her), LPC, DBR Therapist, Trauma Therapist, and Chronic Pain Management Specialist
(she/her/hers)
You’ve done the journaling, the deep breaths, the meditation. Still stuck?
You might be carrying trauma, living with chronic pain, or moving through life with a nervous system that never feels fully at ease.
You're not looking for someone to just validate you—you want someone to help you shift what’s actually happening. You want therapy that goes deeper than coping skills. You want your life to feel different.
This is where we start.
I work with adults in Arizona who are navigating trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, self-esteem issues, or the mind-body effects of long-term pain. Most of my clients are high-functioning but internally exhausted. They’re often people who’ve spent years trying to "figure it out" on their own or through other therapy, but haven’t felt true relief or change.
My approach to therapy
I don’t believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all strategies. Therapy with me is collaborative, relational, and direct. We focus on what’s underneath the symptoms—what’s happening in your body, your story, your relationships, and your environment.
Some of our work will involve nervous system regulation. Some will center around developmental experiences. Some sessions might feel like putting pieces of your past together for the first time. Others might help you finally name your challenges, patterns, or grief.
We move at your pace, but we move.
How is therapy with me different?
Many clients I work with have done traditional talk therapy before. They’ve learned how to survive. Now they want to get unstuck—and actually feel better in their body and their life.
I bring a blend of somatic awareness, attachment work, neuroscience, and trauma-focused approaches (like Deep Brain Reorienting and parts work). I’ll show up fully so you can, too—no performance, no sugarcoating.
If you’re looking for a trauma therapist in Phoenix who gets the mind-body connection and won’t just nod along—I’d love to hear from you.
Specialties
Complex & Relational Trauma
Chronic Pain Management
Anxiety + Nervous System Regulation
ADHD
Clinical Experience
I stay committed to ongoing education and specialized training to best support your healing journey.
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Master of Science in Professional Counseling, GPA: 4.0 Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ (2017)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 169313 (Arizona)
Licensed Professional Counselor 008517 (Connecticut)
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EMDRIA Approved EMDR Clinician
HeartMath Certified Facilitator
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200)
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Deep Brain Reorienting, Levels 1-3
Deep Brain Reorienting + Alexander Technique
DBR for Complex Trauma and Dissociation Consultation
Clinical Applications of DBR for Clients with Dissociative Disorders
Treating Neurodivergent Clients
Integrative Medicine Summit
Healing the Whole Self (EMDR and Structural Dissociation Theory)
The Link Between Trauma, Depression and Borderline Personality
Working with Child and Perpetrator Parts of the Traumatised Client
12hr Clinical Supervision Training AZBBHE
Internal Family Systems Advanced Training
Ego State Theory for Dissociative Clients
Using EMDR with Fragmented Clients
Pain Control with EMDR
Neurobiology, Attachment & Secure Relationships
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Trauma and Attachment
ACT and EMDR in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Gut-Brain Connection
HeartMath Biofeedback Training
EMDR Level 1 + 2
Trauma, Attachment & Neuroscience with Bessel A. van der Kolk, M.D.
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American Counseling Association
EMDRIA EMDR International Association
Deep Brain Reorienting Member
Yoga Alliance
See how therapy with me can support you.
Methods
Deep Brain Reorienting
Where your earliest trauma responses live in the brainstem, DBR helps gently release them for deep, lasting healing.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
How you think shapes how you feel—CBT helps shift unhelpful thought patterns into clarity and calm.
Chronic Pain Management
Pain isn’t just physical—it’s stored in the nervous system. Chronic Pain Therapy helps your body find relief and safety again
Parts Work
We all have different parts of ourselves—Parts Work helps you understand and heal them with compassion.
How Therapy Works
1. Start with a consultation
We’ll schedule a 15-minute consultation to talk through your questions and make sure we’re a good fit. No pressure—just a chance to connect and get clear.
2. Choose your path
We’ll meet weekly or in a focused therapy intensive—whatever fits best. Sessions are a space to dig into what’s really going on, process stuck experiences, and get tools that actually help.
3. Make real shifts and get clear
You’ll gain clarity, self-trust, and tools to change the patterns that keep you stuck—in your relationships, your body, and your daily life.