Meet Bethany Warren, LCSW, PMH-C

Certified in EMDR therapy and Perinatal Mental Health

Lic.# LCS22623

Hi! I'm Beth

I’m so glad you’re here. 

Working with women across the lifespan is incredibly fulfilling and important work. I have a passion for reproductive and perinatal mental health issues in particular and have worked in this field for more than 25 years. I recognize all of our reproductive stories are so varied and tender, and I'm here to walk with you through yours. Your story is sacred. 

I specialize in Perinatal Mental Health Disorders, working with individuals experiencing birth or reproductive trauma, pregnancy loss (including the honor of working with TFMR parents), infertility or those exploring options like adoption or surrogacy in building their families. Some people seek me out to process through, and heal from challenging experiences throughout this journey. Some see me for support from conception planning through adjusting to their new parenthood roles and building strong healthy attachments to their children. If you are grieving and/or adjusting to a currently unanticipated childfree life, I am here to hold space for you as you explore all of the complexities of what this might mean for you.  

Collaboratively we can work together. I love working with motivated clients who are open to change, growth and self-reflection. My work is guided from an attachment and holistic mind-body perspective as well as a culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed and anti-racist lens. I strongly believe in the brain’s tendency towards resilience and it’s innate ability to heal with support. Therapy can help you create a sense of safety and nurturing within, whether you’ve lost that feeling along the way, or never had it to begin with. Let’s help you heal and come back home to yourself.

A little about me...

I've written three books that I am so proud of: the Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook Healing From Reproductive Trauma , and A Therapist's Guide to Treating Reproductive Trauma (due out 2027). I’m super passionate about spreading awareness about Perinatal Mental Health, EMDR therapy and reproductive trauma. It’s a joy to talk about these topics at conferences, in the community, and to be a guest on podcasts and other media outlets. I am also an EMDRIA approved consultant and facilitator of EMDR trainings; supporting other therapists' learning is a great joy.

I have advanced training in EMDR therapy, ERP and I-CBT (both treatments for OCD), and other evidenced based therapies.  Providing trauma-informed and collaborative care where one size does not fit all is important, and I  recognize that there has been harm caused in reproductive and mental health spaces historically, and particularly for people from marginalized communities. I continually strive to create a safe space for all clients. As a lifelong learner and research nerd, I am very intentional about my professional and personal growth so that I can continue showing up for my clients in skilled and also authentic and grounded ways.

 I’m active in the community, and served on the Postpartum Health Alliance Board and regularly volunteer for other community organizations supporting women’s mental health and accessibility of trauma treatment and trainings. Advocating for improved birth outcomes and accessibility to equitable and quality care for all is an ongoing value of mine.

When I’m not working, I adore reading and spending time outdoors, both the beach and the mountains. I love to putter in my yard, swim, kayak, hike, and ski, and spend any time I can with my family, friends, and dogs.

You can follow me on Instagram at bethanywarrenlcsw

Associations:

Advanced Training Highlights:

  • EMDR certification with EMDRIA
  • Perinatal Mental Health certification with PSI
  • Treating birth trauma with Perinatal Support Washington
  • Treating Complex Trauma with Jim Knipe
  • Treating Dissociative Disorders using EMDR therapy with Dolores Mosquera
  • Complex trauma and dissociation across the lifespan with the Agate Institute
  • Cultural competence and healing culturally based trauma with EMDR therapy with the EMDR Advanced Training & Distance Learning
  • The impacts of transgenerational trauma & racism on maternal health with the Birth Trauma Support Center
  • Healing the wounds of attachment and rebuilding self with Deany Laliotis
  • EMDR therapy for personality disorders with Dolores Mosquera
  • Understanding the impacts of historical trauma on maternal health in the African American community with Dr. Sayida Prepa
  • Immediate Stabilization Procedure with Trauma Recovery EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs
  • R-TEP / G-TEP with Trauma Recovery EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs
  • Decoding the model of EMDR therapy for complex developmental trauma with Susie Morgan / Precision EMDR Academy
  • IPT with the International Psychotherapy Institute
  • I-CBT with the OCD Training School
  • ERP / BTTI with IOCDF
  • Perinatal OCD with IOCDF
  • Legal and Ethical Dilemmas in Perinatal Mental Health with Maternal Mental Health Now