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Beth Secrist

My hope at New Ground is to help facilitate the personal healing and growth of clients through professional clinical care while listening intently to God’s prompting and leading. I believe the assimilation of one’s faith into the therapy conversation can lead to a more wholistic experience. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

I received my Masters in Clinical Psychology and Masters in Christian Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary.  Prior to this, I received my BA in Speech Communication from the University of Washington. 

I have worked with children, adolescents, couples, individuals, seniors, and groups.  I have specific experience with women and their children in domestic violence, groups in addiction counseling, individuals struggling with personality disorders, couples and relationship distress, depression, anxiety, stress due to life transitions, and seasonal affective struggles.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Life Transitions

  • Anxiety 

  • Stress

  • Depression

  • Eating Disorders

  • Grief & Loss

  • Crisis & Trauma

  • Marriage

  • Relationships

  • Pre-Marital Counseling

  • Adolescents

  • Parenting

  • Senior Challenges

  • Emotional Abuse

  • Addiction

  • Seasonal Affective Disorders

ABOUT ME

My husband, Dan, and I have four children spanning from high school to elementary school.  If I could be anywhere, it would be watching the sunrise on the open road or listening to nature on a hiking trail.  I love adventuring to new places and meeting new people, and I am always excited to learn the traditions of other cultures.  In my spare time, you can find me reading by the fire or working on a house project. 

I am relational by nature and feel that the basis of any positive therapy experience starts with the rapport of the client and therapist.  I have a conversational and narrative style in sessions and find that the best sessions stem from the ever-evolving comfort of experiencing safety and authenticity during therapy. 

Beth’s Testimonials

  • “I met Beth during one of the darkest times in my life. She has helped guide me through healing of past traumas and process them, she gives me understanding and tools on my current situation and she is always encouraging and hopeful for my future. Beth is truly a God-sent. When we have our sessions, I feel like I’m talking to a friend who is a great listener, gives sound and Godly counsel (which is what I searched for in a counselor as I am a Christian), and really challenges my thought-patterns in a good way. Beth brings practical solutions based also on her experiences into our sessions. Knowing that she is long-time married and has children of her own also, she is very relatable to me in that way. I am really blessed to have her be a part of my extended self-care routine and bring benefit to my mental health. Thank you Beth!”

    CYNTHIA

  • “Beth Secrist is an inspiring, intuitive and compassionate person whom you can trust.”

    JACKIE

  • “I highly recommend Beth Secrist at New Ground Counseling. I went through a lot in various areas, she has so much experience and can navigate you through so many different life changes and difficulties. I am so thankful to have her as my counselor. Meeting with her is an answer to prayer. I had never done counseling before and this far exceeded my expectations for healing and growth and help.”

    ANNE

  • “Beth is an amazing counselor- she is patient, kind hearted and digs deeper to get to the root of what causes anxiety and helps me to work on things that I can do to improve my own habits and coping mechanisms.”
    MELANIE

  • “I saw Beth Secrist at New Ground Counseling and found her to be super helpful in helping me navigate a stressful period in my life. She offered expert suggestions to bring us to resolution and moving forward in our relationship. Beth never made me feel rushed or cut off abruptly. Her approach is affirming and yet challenging to push me into areas that I needed growth. Occasionally, we all could benefit from help to see other perspectives besides just our own. Beth did that for me & she prayed for me and my family. If you are in need of a solid word and person in your life during times of instability, I highly recommend Beth with New Ground Counseling. My total time of counseling was 6 months.”

    LISA

  • “I have been seeing Beth at New Ground Counseling for over 2 years. When I originally wanted to go to counseling, I was experiencing stress at my job and wanted skills to cope. However, God knew I needed Beth's guidance and listening ear. Soon after I started seeing her, life changed dramatically. She has walked with me through an intense season of grief and big life transitions, pointing me to God as my ultimate hope and refuge. Now as I am a new parent, Beth has rejoiced with me and helped me find new tools and rhythms for this new season. Beth is personable, compassionate, encouraging, and holds me accountable to the things I want to work on. She has helped me grow in more ways than I can count and has helped me become more of the person I want to become. I can't recommend her counseling enough!”

    MADALAINE

  • “Beth has been such a blessing to our personal happiness and marriage. She creates an environment filled with trust and compassion. Both my husband and I have really grown and learned during our sessions.”

    KARA

  • “Beth Secrist provides Biblically-based, relevant counseling. Her demeanor is friendly and upbeat while tackling hard subjects regarding life changes. She offers prayer during and in between sessions.”

    HOLLY

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STEP 1

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STEP 2

One of our counselors will connect with you to schedule your counseling sessions.

STEP 3

Experience the joy of growth & healing.