Beth is currently accepting new clients.
BETH
Askren
LMHC
Elizabeth brings 13 + years of practice experience and offers an individualized and unique practice: she is directive, skilled, and compassionate, and uses an integrated approach alongside humor and relatability to co-create a safe & contained space to support clients as they confront and explore dysfunctional patterns, self-defeating behaviors, fears, inner conflicts, deepest shame, limitations, and painful memories, weaving science, psychoeducation and helpful tools when someone is ready for change, and there with clients every step as they go inward and do “the work”.
WHO I WORK WITH:
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Adults who have tried therapy in the past, but felt it wasn’t a good “fit”
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Adults who have experienced trauma of all types: experiencing traumatic event(s), combat, developmental/attachment, and trauma related to all types of abuse: including narcissistic, sexual, physical, and emotional)
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High achievers, high performers, successful entrepreneurs, and executives
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Adult children of narcissistic parents and other family of origin issues
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Life transitions, especially related to divorce and career changes
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Individuals exploring their identity, and those who struggle with their sense of self-worth
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People pleasers, codependency, conflict avoidance, and difficulty maintaining boundaries
EDUCATION
B.A. in Psychology, University of Hawaii at Hilo
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, University of Hawaii at Hilo
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Trauma and Family of Origin
Toxic Shame and Self Worth
Problematic Behavioral Patterns
Life Transitions, especially before, during, and after divorce
Professional Helpers and Burnout
High Achievers (Professionals, Executives, Entrepreneurs and Perfectionists)
Recovering from Narcisstic Abuse
LICENSURE
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Trauma Therapist with Combat Veterans and their Families at Vet Center Hawaii with the VA
Counselor at University of Hawaii College Counseling Center
Outpatient Therapist: Generalist, Trauma and Addictions at Centerstone Indiana
Home Based Therapist with LifeSolutions Counseling Associates
Primary Therapist at Addiction Rehab Centers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Founder, and Director at Core Counseling and Wellness LLC
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PRICING & INSURANCE
$240 per 50-minute individual session
$350 for an 80-minute intake or extended session
$480 for a 110-minute intensive session
Beth is an out-of-network provider. While she does not typically accept insurance directly, she can provide a superbill for clients seeking reimbursement.