Bea von Watzdorf(She/Her/Hers)
Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, BC-TMH
New Jersey•Pennsylvania•Virginia•Washington DC
Anxiety - Depression- Existential crisis & challenges- Life transitions- Stress management- Trauma-
Bea von Watzdorf
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Professional statement
Bea von Watzdorf is a psychotherapist working with adults of all ages. She offers in person sessions through her office in Bethlehem, PA, as well as virtual sessions to clients in PA, NJ, DC and VA. Many of Bea’s clients come in to address feeling stressed, stuck, or overwhelmed by life challenges and transitions. Bea is passionate about helping people grow, evolve and find a path forward that allows them to live fully, authentically and meaningfully.
Bea has advanced training helping people deal with life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. During sessions, she uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS), existential psychology, and mindfulness approaches. Strategies used to help develop self-awareness and self-regulation include mindfulness exercises and meditation, developing healthy boundaries, and finding balance in attachments.
Bea's style is warm, engaging and supportive. From the initial session, she creates an atmosphere of safety, attentiveness and connection that allows clients to feel heard and understood. Clients are taught to identify triggers and observe what they're experiencing without judgement. This allows for deeper exploration of thoughts, feelings and beliefs to identify what's helpful and what isn't. Therapy focuses on strengthening, cultivating and building on what's working... as well as understanding, releasing, and growing from what no longer is serving.
Bea received her MS from Georgia State University. She has worked with traumatized adults and children in various clinical settings, including a VA Medical Center, federal law enforcement center, and children's advocacy center. Outside of private practice, she creates online Christian mindfulness meditations that can be heard on YouTube and the Be Still Biblical Meditations app.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 24 years
Bea von Watzdorf, Psychotherapist - Private Practice, 2005 - Present
University of Pittsburgh, Trainer & Curriculum Developer, 2005 - 2007
Penn Foundation, Therapist, 2005 - 2006
Golden Isles Children's Advocacy Center, Therapist, Forensic Interviewer, 2002 - 2004
College of Coastal Georgia, Adjunct Psychology Professor, 2002 - 2004
Georgia Southern University, Adjunct Psychology Professor, 2003 - 2003
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, EAP Counselor - Critical Incident Stress Management, 2001 - 2002
VA Medical Center - Atlanta, Counseling Intern - PTSD Clinic, 2000 - 2001
Georgia State University, MS Professional Counseling, 2001
University of St. Andrews, Scotland, MA Honors Modern History, 1989
Licensure
Washington DC: PRC13894 - Pennsylvania: PC003665 - Virginia: 0701008038 - New Jersey: 37PC01115300Languages
English, GermanSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Bea von Watzdorf is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
Get reimbursed for sessions with Bea von Watzdorf
Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.
- Individual sessions:$170 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$120 - $170
- Initial session:$190 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Zelle
- IvyPay
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- As needed
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