Betsy Elder is a seasoned therapist dedicated to healing through trauma-informed, body-based care, rooted deeply in family systems theory. She utilizes a diverse array of counseling approaches, including psychodynamic, transpersonal, existential, expressive, and mindfulness practices, as well as behavioral therapies like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Together with her clients, she embarks on a journey towards self-awareness and self-compassion, recognizing that emblematic moments from the past can manifest as conditioned responses in the present. Betsy emphasizes the importance of both current experiences and historical events in understanding clients' struggles. Techniques such as the Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT), mindfulness practices, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) play a pivotal role in helping to reprogram stored arousal in the body. She navigates through recovery by identifying issues, problem-solving, and fostering deep internal healing. Betsy collaborates with her clients to create customized, innovative treatments for a range of challenges, including anger, anxiety, depression, mood and personality issues, grief, complex trauma, and more. With over fifty years of meditation experience, she is particularly adept in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a practice grounded in mindfulness that cultivates the ability to engage fully in the present moment. Her unique blend of strength-based, positive, goal-oriented therapy combined with her life experience and maturity offers clients a holistic approach to mental wellness.