Beth Cortez-Neavel (they/them)

LMFT Associate & LPC Associate supervised by Michelle Silva Segura, LMFT-S, LPC-S, SEP

Hi! I’m Beth.

my pronouns are (they/them)

ABOUT ME:

I am a Latinx, neurodivergent, queer, and nonbinary native Austinite. I enjoy cooking, going on long walks (mountains, not beaches), advocating for social justice issues in my community, and making deep personal connections with others. I am a secret introvert and my favorite thing is to curl up on a comfy chair with a good book. I am not the best at understanding board game rules, but I love playing them anyway! Studio Ghibli movies are my calm place.

ABOUT MY WORK WITH YOU:

My primary goal as your therapist is to hold a safer, nonjudgmental space for you as we uncover your innate power and most genuine self. I truly believe you are the authority of your own experiences and I am here as part guide, part sidekick, and part confidant.

In our work together, we’ll collaboratively explore how you hold meaning in your life and how your experiences influence the relationships you have with yourself, your partners, your children, your community, and the world.

I work from a trauma-informed, narrative, intersectional feminist, and relational-cultural mindset, which means we will also explore how your mental health is impacted by the society, systems, and culture that surrounds you. Whether you are seeking counseling as a teen, individual adult, intimate partnership, family, or member of a group, I am honored to be your companion and help you get curious about yourself and others.

Wondering what the first few sessions look like with me? Click here.

What other professionals are saying about Beth

  • “Beth is the most compassionate down to earth therapist. They are passionate in advocating and empowering clients into becoming their best selves. I've had the pleasure of working with them and learning so much from their experience in social equity.”

  • “I’m so glad to work with Beth. I always admire their perspective and seriously appreciate their support.“

  • “Beth’s warm, soothing energy always puts [clients] at ease.“

  • “Beth holds such patience and spaciousness with clients and colleagues alike!”

  • “Beth is truly fabulous - I admire their advocacy and insight, and alway appreciate the humor (and cat-related content) they bring to their work.”

These comments were not solicited by the therapist and were given freely.