About
Bethany joined Cornerstone as a one year Counseling Resident in January 2026. She completed her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a focus on Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University in 2022 and looks forward to continuing her counseling journey as part of Cornerstone’s multicultural community. Bethany grew up in the United States and has served internationally with her family for the past 15 years in Applied EthnoArts, providing lay counselor training, and, is currently pursuing licensure in clinical counseling. She enjoys exploring the natural world, photography, and simple acts of playful creativity. Her hope is to partner with clients in cultivating a solid sense of self from which to flexibly navigate their world. Bethany counts it a great joy and privilege to partner with others on this life long journey of growth and healing. 

Education

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Expressive Arts Therapy, 2022, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, USA

• Bachelors of Social Work, 2007, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA, USA

Specialized Training:

• EMDR

• Expressive Arts Therapy

Counseling Interests

• Individual therapy

  Depression/Burnout

  Trauma recovery 

  Self-care

  Cultivating better understanding and management of emotions

  Mind-Body connection

  Person-centered applications of creativity in the healing process