Elizabeth (Beth) Moorhouse is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Beth draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Gottman Method strategies for improved communication and conflict resolution, Internal Family Systems Therapy, as well as Solution-Focused Therapy. Beth works with adults and couples. Her work is dedicated to those experiencing challenges surrounding perinatal mental health, bereavement/grief/loss, pregnancy termination and medically fragile parenting, divorce and infidelity recovery, relationship issues, anxiety and mood disorders. Beth obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa in Sociology with an emphasis in Counseling. She obtained a master’s degree at Arizona State University in Social Work. Read Beth’s full bio here.
What inspired you to pursue a career as a psychotherapist?
I have a life-long interest in medicine and biology and intended to pursue a degree in nursing. In my clinical work caring for people coping with illness, I was drawn to their personalities and histories and wanted to learn more about them as individuals. Healing the body is an incredible skill; healing the mind is also imperative. I became committed to helping others find avenues for healing, change and hope.
As a psychotherapist, what part of your job is most satisfying?
I find it incredibly rewarding to assist clients in learning new information and coping strategies to help them move forward with their lives, in a healthy direction they choose. I hope to help them gain new knowledge and incorporate a new way of thinking that brings them resolution, self-acceptance, and ideally peace.
How would you describe your therapeutic approach?
I would describe my therapeutic approach as one that is collaborative, empathic, and one that employs evidence- based modalities. I develop effective interventions through an alignment with a client and their goals, employing a strengths-based and person-in-environment perspective.
Why do you believe that psychotherapy can help?
Psychotherapy has helped me personally in times of immense conflict and challenge. My pursuit of excellence and acceptance as a person, parent, partner and professional continues to evolve. I continue to seek education and insight. And I strive to help others find it as well.
What are some of your specialties and what drew you to them?
My specialties have germinated from my own life experiences: the happy, the painful, the challenging and the enlightening. I believe my practice has been enriched by my experiences and knowledge gained from them. I have a passion for helping women and their partners navigate perinatal mood concerns. I have a passion for helping others heal through grief and loss ~ the expected or unexpected loss of anything meaningful to them ~ health, marriage, sense of self, family, relationships, place. I hope to help others cultivate a sense of contentment, acceptance and security within themselves.
What is one thing about psychotherapy you wish everyone knew?
I wish everyone knew the therapeutic process can offer personal gain. Every therapist I know is genuinely interested in being a conduit of good for their client.
What is your motto or personal mantra?
A personal favorite that has endured: “If an egg is broken by outside force, life ends. If broken by outside force, life begins. Great things always begin from inside.”
What are your favorite self-care activities?
Being near a beach to reach all of my senses, experiencing a lovely meal with those I hold dear, and travel!
