Be Well with Bethany

Be Well with Bethany You don’t have to stay stuck. Trauma-informed EMDR therapy to help you regulate your nervous system, process the past, and take your power back.

Why Sunlight Matters for Your Mental Health It’s more powerful than you think…Boosts your mood by increasing serotonin (...
04/15/2026

Why Sunlight Matters for Your Mental Health
It’s more powerful than you think…

Boosts your mood by increasing serotonin (your “feel-good” chemical)
Helps regulate your sleep so you feel more rested
Can reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
Improves focus and mental clarity
Supports vitamin D production (linked to better mood)
Encourages you to get outside and stay active
Helps lower stress levels

Even just 10–30 minutes of sunlight a day, especially in the morning can make a real difference in how you feel.
Sometimes the simplest things really are the most powerful 👊 now get your ass outside.

Talk dirty to me… I mean, about your feelings, boundaries, and emotional growth.
03/27/2026

Talk dirty to me… I mean, about your feelings, boundaries, and emotional growth.

Spring is here and Walk & Talk Therapy is back!If you love being outdoors and getting some steps in while having meaning...
03/20/2026

Spring is here and Walk & Talk Therapy is back!

If you love being outdoors and getting some steps in while having meaningful conversations, this is for you. Let’s take a walk and talk it out, nature makes everything a little lighter.

Learn more & book here: https://www.bewellwithbethany.com/

Given the current political climate, this feels important to say:Childhood sexual abuse doesn’t just live in the past, i...
02/24/2026

Given the current political climate, this feels important to say:
Childhood sexual abuse doesn’t just live in the past, it shapes the nervous system, relationships, self-worth, and a person’s sense of safety for years to come.
And when survivors watch their abusers go on untouched, it can deepen feelings of powerlessness, shame, anger, and injustice.

So let this be a reminder:
Believe survivors.
Stop minimizing “old” trauma.
Break the silence.
Hold individuals and systems accountable.
Silence protects abusers.
Accountability protects children.

I carry other people’s ashes in my hands.This poem is for therapists, caregivers, and anyone who holds space for others’...
01/24/2026

I carry other people’s ashes in my hands.

This poem is for therapists, caregivers, and anyone who holds space for others’ pain while carrying their own.

Your anxiety is not the problem.Your war with anxiety is.When we stop treating anxiety like an enemy and start seeing it...
01/16/2026

Your anxiety is not the problem.
Your war with anxiety is.
When we stop treating anxiety like an enemy and start seeing it as a messenger, it loses its power. It becomes information instead of a threat.
You can feel anxious and still be safe.
You don’t have to fight your nervous system to heal.

Grateful for the creativity clients choose to share with me. This homemade whipped honey tallow was such a thoughtful su...
01/14/2026

Grateful for the creativity clients choose to share with me. This homemade whipped honey tallow was such a thoughtful surprise. Moments like these remind me why I love this work.

01/12/2026

Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. Anaïs Nin

Growth begins when you’re willing to face uncomfortable truths about yourself.

It breaks my heart to say this, but another life from my high school has been lost to su***de.As a therapist, I want to ...
01/10/2026

It breaks my heart to say this, but another life from my high school has been lost to su***de.
As a therapist, I want to speak directly to men: struggling does not mean you are weak or broken. Many men are taught to carry pain alone and that isolation can be deadly. You do not have to face this by yourself.
If you’re hurting, please reach out. Talk to a friend, a family member, or a therapist today. Help exists, and you are worth receiving it.
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01/08/2026

Sounds of a Session
Some days I wake up already tired.
I hide behind humor.
I feel alone even in a full room.
The quiet at night feels loud without her.
Urges come and go.
Sitting with myself is still hard.
Feeling okay feels unfamiliar.
I’m learning to respond instead of react.
Progress is uneven, but it’s real.
Today didn’t break me.
Still here.

These are some of the real, raw thoughts my clients brought into therapy this week, the highs, the lows, the struggles, and the hope.
A glimpse into the healing journey we all share.

You are not alone.

Post-holiday blues + winter can feel heavyIf you’re feeling it, you’re not alone.But keep in mind Spring is in just 74 d...
01/05/2026

Post-holiday blues + winter can feel heavy
If you’re feeling it, you’re not alone.

But keep in mind Spring is in just 74 days
And we’ve already gained 40 minutes of daylight back

Easy ways to combat the inevitable slump:
Spend time outside
Move your body in any way that feels good
Keep a routine
Stay connected with people that feel like sunshine

And most importantly, be gentle with yourself.
Brighter days are coming 😎

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