Beth Lakes
,LMHC
Hello. My name is Beth and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. My formal education includes a MS degree in Mental Health Counseling with a BA in Human Development. During this period of time, I actively served in the Army National Guard where I focused on Veteran and First Responder mental health. In addition, I have been trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy which has been found as an acceptable treatment modality in working with PTSD, phobias and anxiety.
My work experience includes the areas of acute mental health, working with vulnerable populations, substance abuse, individual counseling and groups. I have a special interest in treating anger, trauma, grief, and dual diagnosis.
My approach to therapy is meeting the client with warm positive regard. I believe that a person's life is compromised by many facets that work together forming the holistic-self or you. I am grounded in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) utilizing psychoeducation which teaches the client how to identify and challenge negative thoughts and emotions replacing them with healthier behaviors and thought patterns. Where some of my clients may benefit from a CBT approach, others have made progress through the utilization of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Trauma Informed Care.
United States
| Credential type: | License |
| Type: | Mental Health Counselor |
| License State: | Florida |
| License Number: | MH22884 |
| License Expiration: | 3/2027 |
| Status: | Verified |
Beth Lakes has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars (12 reviews).
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Very easy to use service. Convenient for busy life. Easy to schedule appointments. Many helpful tools"
JJ (March 24, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Great professional online therapy! I like that there are worksheets and ways to contact your therapist through messaging. Easy scheduling also. Thank you!"
Professional! (March 04, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Beth Lakes is a wonderful and thoughtful and present therapist! I was a therapist in a previous life and I can tell you she is very good at her calling to do this for others. She is kind and pays attention to what you are saying as much as what you are not saying. Definitely recommend her and Online Therapy. It is very flexible with how and where and when."
Bobbijo (September 22, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Beth is there for me and helps me look at things from different perspectives. I feel more motivated than I have in a long time. I'm excited to continue to work with her."
Sue (April 19, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I am so grateful for the Online-Therapy.com program and Beth Lakes, who has been my Therapist since I signed up 2.5 mo ago. Beth is amazing because she cares, she listens and makes me feel understood, and she has helped me redirect my dysfunctional thoughts, and she shares so many valuable tools- and the key is to be in constant communication with the Therapist do the worksheets, activity plan, and write in the journal, I believe.
To get better takes courage and work, and it’s been challenging at times but it’s all worth it. I can see a change taking place in my thought patterns- and in my behavior. I feel more at peace- with controlling what I can control, and let go of everything else I can’t control. I have found a healthier way to deal with my emotions- especially with my anger who almost destroyed my marriage."
GodisGood (March 14, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Easy and smooth sign up process."
Penny (February 29, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Great so far"
NICE (February 18, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Beth is fantastic at counseling. She truly cares and will be there for you. She makes me feel comfortable to tell her anything. I have gone to a lot of counselors and she is head and shoulders above most of them. Her experience shows. She will hold you accountable but in a kind way. Overall great experience and I look forward to continuing to grow as a person with her help."
Katrina (February 15, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Good"
Tina (January 30, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Great so far."
Billy (January 16, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"My therapist has been helping me tremendously through my healing journey! I love Online therapy and recommend it to anyone!"
Kendra (January 11, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"This is by far the best online therapy resource I’ve ever used!!!"
Morgan (January 02, 2024)