Beth McErlean, LCSW
Life feels heavy when anxiety, grief, or old trauma keeps running the show. You’re tired of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and trying to control everything just to feel safe. Grief weighs on you in ways you can’t shake. Relationships are complicated, and no matter how hard you try, the same patterns keep repeating.
I help young adults and professionals navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and major life transitions so they can move forward with more confidence, peace, and self-trust.
My approach is honest, compassionate, and down-to-earth. Clients often tell me they feel comfortable opening up with me because I balance professionalism with humor and warmth.
Work with Beth
Information
- Location: Virtual in NC, WI & VA
- Insurance: Pending BCBS, Aetna, Optum/UHC, Medcost, Traditional Medicare, Tricare
- New Clients: Accepting New Clients
- Availability: Tues: 9am to 6pm, Wed: 1pm to 7pm, Thurs: 1pm to 7pm
Specialties
- Anxiety & Stress
- Perfectionism & People-Pleasing
- Relationships & Attachment
- Trauma (childhood & relational)
- Grief & Loss
- Sobriety & Co-Occurring Concerns
- Life Transitions
What We Can Work On Together
Right now, you may be feeling anxious in your relationships and second-guessing yourself, stuck in perfectionism or people-pleasing that leaves you drained, grieving a loss and unsure how to move forward, struggling to stay present instead of worrying about the future, or working hard to maintain sobriety while also managing your mental health.
In therapy, we can:
Build tools to calm anxiety and help you feel more in control
Learn to respond to stress with clarity instead of reacting on autopilot
Process grief in a way that honors your loss while helping you heal
Shift perfectionism and people-pleasing into healthier boundaries and self-worth
Strengthen your recovery and mental health together, without judgment
Therapy can help.
If you’re curious about working together, I’d love to hear from you.
How I Help
My sessions are relaxed, professional, and centered on what matters most to you. You’ll find honesty, new perspectives, and a safe space to talk about anything without judgment. I often use humor when it fits, because I believe therapy can feel both meaningful and human.
I draw from approaches like:
CBT with Mindfulness
Build skills to reduce anxiety and stress
Narrative & Trauma-Focused CBT
Process the impact of past experiences in a structured way
Motivational Interviewing
Support behavior change with curiosity, not pressure
Strength-based Strategies
Highlight what you’re already doing well and build from there
Clients appreciate that I’m direct yet compassionate, helping them see patterns clearly while also focusing on what’s possible for the future.
Have questions or want to know what to expect before getting started?
Our New Client Guide walks you through what to expect in therapy, how scheduling works, and what to know about insurance and fees.