Meet Hannah Beer | Psychotherapist at Ember Psychotherapy Collective

We had the good fortune of connecting with Hannah Beer and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Hannah, where are your from? We’d love to hear about how your background has played a role in who you are today?
I’m from Phoenix, AZ and I’ve lived here my whole life. I grew up with a younger sister and my mom and dad. It was a fairly normal upbringing for a little while; my sister and I were very close, but we had our moments like most siblings do. My parents took us to church every Sunday and we had family dinners with our extended family every week. I played sports, took piano lessons, and eventually ended up in the marching band in high school and college. In 5th grade, my parents got divorced and that kickstarted about 8 years of troubled experiences. My parents’ divorce was brutal, my dad stopped all contact, and it sent my sister and me into a whirlwind of turbulence. My mom put us into counseling, which I hardly remember, but I’m glad she kept me talking–because I tended to bottle things up and pretend everything was fine for the sake of my little sister. Little did I know, I would be back in the therapy environment later on in life as a career.

However, music was my true therapy. I would lose myself in the piano and spend hours at a time matching the songs I played with the feelings I was experiencing. Having that outlet was a game changer, and made me realize how important it was to find the one thing that allows you to heal; no matter what it was. My extended family pulled in closer than ever; my cousins became like siblings to me, and my aunt, uncle, and grandparents were like second and third moms and dads. I was lucky enough to have the right people in the right place at the right time, and also have the tools I needed (the piano) to be able to move forward from my darkest moments. Going through those pivotal 8 years from 5th grade to graduating high school made me realize that life is about balance. It’s about admitting you can’t do it alone, finding the people who can come alongside you (family, therapist, friends, etc), and finding the things that give you the ability to begin the restoration process. For me, that was music and the piano. For others, it may be painting, working out, meditating, or hiking. I knew I had been through the trenches for a reason. Now I spend my time helping others through theirs: coming alongside them in a therapy setting, helping them realize they are not alone, and empowering them to get their knees dirty and find their redemption story.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am a psychotherapist at Ember Psychotherapy Collective, a woman-owned group private practice with offices in Boston, Phoenix, and Denver.

As a licensed professional counselor (LPC), I journey alongside my clients through whatever they are going through. I have experience working with clients who are battling substance use, relationship issues, as well as anxiety and depression. I am also trained in perinatal mood disorders. I bring a client-centered approach and utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as mindfulness techniques to help clients reach their goals. I will come alongside you during your lows and cheer you on during your highs. I believe in the importance of laughter and creating a safe environment for clients to make progress toward their goals.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Oak Creek Canyon, Sonoran Desert Drive, Amped Coffee Company.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My shoutout is dedicated to the book ‘Rachel’s Tears’. It’s a book written by the parents of Rachel Joy Scott. It is a biography as well as a showcase of the journal entries from Rachel’s teen/young adult years. Rachel Scott was one of the people martyred in the Columbine High School shootings. Seeing her journal entries showed me the importance and value of processing feelings healthily, strengthened my own faith in Jesus, and truly kickstarted my path to helping others find their safe space in life.

Website: https://www.emberpsychotherapycollective.com/

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Other: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hannah-beer-scottsdale-az/1209794