Becoming
ntentional, llc
Joyfulness. Freedom. Thoughtfulness.
Kelly Beeseck, LCSW-C
Kelly works with adults addressing issues such as trauma/abuse, PTSD, historical and intergenerational trauma, parenting, anxiety, grief/loss, depression, life transitions, self-harm, and relationship challenges.
Kelly specifically uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy), Ego State Therapy, CBP (Components Based Psychotherapy), Somatic Therapy, and techniques from ETF (Emotional Freedom Techniques), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) in her work.
She believes in a client-centered approach within an open, non-judgmental, trauma-informed and curious therapeutic relationship to address issues affecting client’s lives. She believes it is a privilege to work with clients on their healing journey and to assist them in becoming more intentional in their life.
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Kelly has a MSW (Master of Social Work) degree from Salisbury University and will have a DSW (Doctor of Social Work) with a focus using implementation science with a trauma-informed and human rights perspective from The University at Buffalo (September 2024). Her capstone focused on using trauma-informed care (TIC) in her work and she continues to place emphasis on integrating the 6 principles of TIC into daily practices and interactions with clients.
She is currently licensed in Maryland and Delaware and offers tele-health for residents of both states.
She is currently pursuing EMDRIA Certification and is a member of the EMDR International Association.
Approaches to Therapy
EMDR
- EMDR is most commonly used as a treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, however it is also effective for treating anxiety, depression, phobias, chronic pain and headaches.
- EMDR therapy doesn’t require talking in detail about a distressing issue or extensive homework in-between sessions. EMDR instead focuses on changing the emotions, thoughts or behaviors that result from a distressing experience.
- EMDR maximizes neuroplasticity to reprocess trauma.
- The goal is to help you heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.
Neuroplasticity
- The ability of the nervous system to change its activity in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections after injuries. It involves structural and functional changes to the brain.
Ego States
- Ego state therapy was developed to help people to understand themselves on a deep level, in order to reduce internal conflict among their parts and establish inner harmony.
- If there are parts of your mind that are banished or unwelcome, these parts may interfere with your safety, your goals and plans, and your overall wellbeing.
- The goal is to help the healthy adult part of you be at the center of your daily functioning with reduced risk of being overwhelmed by unresolved fear and anger.
CBP
- CBP addresses four primary aspects of being, and how these become expressed, interact and evolve in and between both the client and their therapist:
- relationship,
- regulation,
- identity-fragmentation, and
- narrative.
- The goal is for growth and development beyond trauma a focus on traumatic experiences, and emphasizes the inherent strength and resilience in adult clients
Trauma-Informed
- A healthcare approach that acknowledges the impact of trauma on a patient's life and promotes healing and recovery. It aims to create a culture of safety, empowerment, and trust, while avoiding practices that could cause further harm.
- Including, trauma specific therapy.
EFT
- Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is a method some people use to help manage emotions and troubling thoughts. They may also use it to lower their stress and anxiety.
- EFT is also called tapping. This is because to do EFT, you tap your fingertips on certain points on your hand, head, and torso.
Be curious,
not judgemental
6 Key Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach
Shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
Safety
Individuals feel physically and psychologically safe. Interpersonal interactions promote a sense of safety. Understanding safety as defined by those served is a high priority
Collaboration and Mutuality
Importance placed on partnering and the leveling of power difference between staff and clients and among organization staff from clerical and housing keeping personnel to professional staff to administrators demonstrating that healing happens in relationships and in the meaningful sharing of power and decision making.
Trustworthiness and Transparency
Organizational operations and decisions are conducted with transparency with the goal of building and maintaining trust with clients and family members, among staff, and others involved in the organization.
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Peer Support
Peer support and mutual self-help are key vehicles for establishing safety and hope, building trust, enhancing collaboration, and utilizing their stories and lived experiences to promote recovery and healing.
Empowerment, Voice and Choice
The individuals’ strengths and experiences are recognized and built upon. Fosters a belief in the primacy of the people served, in resilience and in the ability of individuals, organizations and communities to heal and promote recovery from trauma.
Cultural, Historical and Gender issues
The organization actively moves past cultural stereotypes and biases, offers gender responsive services, leverages the healing value of traditional cultural connections, recognizes and addresses historical trauma.
Insurance and Fees
In addition to self-pay, Kelly accepts the following insurance plans:
- Aetna
- Cigna
For other insurances, Kelly will provide you with a superbill for you to submit for out of network benefits. Please check your policy to determine out of network coverage.
Self-pay fees:
- $150 for a 60 minute intake assessment
- $140 for a 60 minute session
- $120 for a 45 minute session
- $160 for a 90 minute EMDR session
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a charge for a missed appointment?
- There is a $75 charge for missed or cancelled sessions without the required 24 hours notice, with the reasonable exception of emergencies.
How to pay?
- Personal check, and major credit cards are accepted for payment of services (including FSA and HSA cards).
Do you prescribe medication?
- No, I do not prescribe medication. Physicians, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can prescribe and manage medication. I can assist with referrals to medication providers in Maryland and Delaware, as needed.
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Contact Me
Licenses
when we're open
Maryland 21852
Delaware Q1-0012046
By appointment only
Phone: (410) 896-1198
Fax: (410) 709-6555
Kelly@becomingintentional.org