Beth Harris

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Associate Therapist

Hi, I’m Beth (she/her). I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that change happens through relationships. It can happen in personal relationships, and it can happen in the therapeutic relationship.

I’m a level two trained Gottman Method couple’s therapist, and I’m also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. But most importantly, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that feels grounded and collaborative. 

I help people who want to work on their relationships and want to pursue personal growth. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with things like anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and communication difficulties. 

A quote from Ken Gergen guides my work. He said “life is about relationships, and people are relational beings. Therefore, therapy, as relational recovery, is important.”

Professional Background & Qualifications

Education

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
St. Edwards University, Austin, TX

Training

Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 2

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When Talking Isn’t Enough,
We’ll Work With the Deeper Layers

Somatic and Energy Psychology

For individuals seeking somatic therapy or energy psychology in Austin, I offer a unique blend of approaches that address both the mind and body. Using Advanced Energy Psychology Techniques (AEPT), we work to release emotional blocks and restore balance through body-based interventions. This method is particularly effective for those dealing with anxiety, trauma, or chronic stress, providing a pathway to healing that traditional talk therapy may not reach.

Ages

  • 13 years and up

Types

  • Individual Therapy

  • Couples Therapy

Expertise

  • Couples navigating conflict, disconnection, or intimacy struggles

  • Family therapy and intergenerational relationship repair
    Emotional regulation and reactivity

  • PTSD (new trauma or complex histories)

  • Panic attacks and chronic stress

  • Borderline traits and intense relational dynamics

  • Communication challenges in relationships and families

  • Personal growth and identity development across the lifespan

  • Attachment wounds and relational healing

Location

  • In Person

  • Virtual in Texas

Modalities

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • The Gottman Method

  • Advanced Energy Psychology Techniques (AEPT)

Want to Know More About the Approaches I Use?

The Gottman Method
This is a research-based approach to couples therapy. We’ll use structured exercises and honest conversations to explore conflict patterns, emotional connection, and communication. The goal is to help you understand what’s really happening in your relationship—and learn how to turn toward each other again with more curiosity, not criticism.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
This method helps the brain process difficult memories without needing to relive them in detail. We’ll use gentle techniques like eye movements or tapping to help your nervous system release what’s been stuck. This can be especially helpful for anxiety, trauma, or recurring thought loops.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy focuses on core emotional needs in relationships. We’ll work to identify reactive cycles and create more secure emotional bonds. It’s especially effective for couples who want to feel more connected, supported, and safe with each other.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you become more aware of thought patterns that lead to distress. If you often spiral, catastrophize, or feel stuck in negative self-talk, CBT gives you tools to pause, question those thoughts, and begin to shift them in a more supportive direction.

Advanced Energy Psychology Techniques (AEPT)
This approach integrates energetic and somatic awareness to support emotional and nervous system regulation. It can be especially helpful if you’ve felt stuck in talk therapy or want to work on a deeper, body-based level. We might explore simple grounding techniques or energy balancing depending on what feels right to you.