Beth Peters, LPC

Beth Peters is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 22 years of experience helping people navigate depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ+ concerns, and issues with self esteem. She has worked since 2001 across diverse settings including private practice, community mental health agencies, spiritual and ministry contexts, and both elementary and secondary school environments, bringing a broad perspective to clinical work.

Her training includes a Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary School Counseling and certification from the Pennsylvania State Department of Education as a Secondary School Counselor, a role she held for 10 years while working with teens. She also holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Pastoral Community Counseling, which supports her work with people from many faith backgrounds and with those processing experiences of church-related trauma or deconstruction from Evangelical and Pentecostal movements.

Peters identifies as both an ally and a member of the LGBTQ+ community and maintains ongoing professional development on policies and cultural shifts that affect LGBTQ+ people. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Seeking change can take courage, and she offers steady support to clients pursuing a more fulfilling and happier life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Beth Peters uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to symptoms and life circumstances. She applies skills-focused work for stress and anxiety that helps people recognize unhelpful thinking patterns, develop coping strategies, and build practical tools for managing panic or persistent worry. She also draws on trauma-responsive approaches that prioritize safety, paced processing, and rebuilding a sense of control for those recovering from abuse or post-traumatic stress. In addition, her training in pastoral community counseling supports sensitive exploration of faith, identity, and deconstruction issues when those concerns are central to a person’s wellbeing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Peters collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting methods over time so the treatment plan fits the individual rather than requiring the person to fit a single model.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care without geographic limits. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity between sessions, and can support people balancing school, work, or caregiving responsibilities while working with licensed professionals and therapists to meet their goals.