Bethany Padilla

Therapist

License: LPC

Pronouns: she/her

Ages Served: 18-65+

Location: Virtual

Appointments: Telehealth

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I’m passionate about supporting adults coping with symptoms of chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, or chronic pain. My approach takes a holistic look at the mental, emotional, physical, and contextual factors influencing the experience of pain—whether emotional or physical. I particularly enjoy working with individuals experiencing life transitions, especially the profound journey into motherhood. I believe transitions provide a unique opportunity for self-reflection and reconnection with one’s inner self.

Being invited into the vulnerable moments of someone’s life is a profound honor. I strive to create a compassionate and nonjudgmental space, inspired by the belief that "anything that's human is mentionable, and anything mentionable can be more manageable," as Mister Rogers said. Therapy, for me, is about helping clients embrace the messiness of their humanity, get curious about their patterns, and develop self-awareness and radical self-acceptance. Together, we work toward clarity, resilience, and the ability to face life's challenges with greater confidence and purpose.

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Expertise and Specialties:

Expertise:

• Perinatal and Postpartum Therapy

• Life Transitions (including parenthood)

• Chronic Pain and Illness

Specialties:

• Anxiety

• Coping skills

• Depression

• Disordered Eating and Body Image

• Grief and Loss

• Parenting

• Relationships

• Self-esteem

• Stress and Burnout

• Trauma

• Women’s Health

Integrative Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Attachment Theory

• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Integrative Therapy

• Meditation

• Somatic Therapy and Mindful Movement

• Narrative Therapy

• Person-centered Therapy

Populations:

• Adults

Rates and Insurances Accepted:

• $170/55 minute individual session

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan PPO (BCBSM PPO)

• Blue Care Network (BCN)

Get to know Bethany…

• Where did you study?

  BS Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience
  University of Michigan

  MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  Wayne State University

  Perinatal Mental Health Trained
  Postpartum Support International

• A book that you think everyone should read:

  When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté
  The Wisdom of Anxiety by Sheryl Paul

• If you weren’t a mental health professional, what would you be doing?

  Working as a stunt double – How cool would that be?!

• Beach or mountains?

  Beach – I love everything about water 

• If you could make a rule for a day and everyone had to follow it, what would it be?

  Move slowly, allow yourself to be interrupted – i.e. “ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life” (Dallas Willard)

• What is your favorite way to move your body?

  Whatever feels best in the moment – sometimes Pilates, sometimes yoga, sometimes a good walk.