Beth Shank, licensed therapist at Align Psychotherapy providing therapy for anxiety, trauma, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions in North Carolina

Beth Shank

MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina

Beth Shank, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist who works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions. She is committed to creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients feel accepted, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

Beth brings experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including university support services, eating disorder treatment, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. This background has strengthened her ability to support clients experiencing significant emotional distress while helping them develop practical skills to navigate difficult emotions, relationships, and life challenges.

Beth’s approach is warm, affirming, and practical. As a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Certified Therapist, she helps clients build skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. She believes that meaningful change is supported by both self-acceptance and the willingness to try new ways of responding to life’s challenges.

Beth works with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and identities and is committed to creating a space where people feel respected, supported, and accepted.

Beth's Areas of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Life Transitions
  • Identity Exploration
  • LGBTQ+ Individuals and Relationships
  • Building Self-Esteem
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Eating Disorders
  • Body Image Issues
  • Grief and Loss

Beth's Services

Individual Therapy

Focus on your own experiences, challenges, relationships, and goals in a supportive one-on-one setting. Individual therapy provides space to better understand yourself, work through difficult emotions, and develop practical strategies for navigating life’s challenges.

DBT-Informed Therapy

Focus on building skills to manage overwhelming emotions, improve relationships, and respond more effectively to stress. Drawing from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Beth helps clients develop skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

Focus on exploring identity, relationships, and life experiences in a space where you feel respected, supported, and understood. Beth is committed to providing affirming care that recognizes the unique experiences, strengths, and challenges of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Fees & Insurance

Beth is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna, including the North Carolina State Health Plan. For clients who choose not to use insurance, the fee is $150 per session.

Superbills are available for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement, depending on the terms of their plan. Because insurance reimbursement requires a mental health diagnosis, some clients prefer not to use insurance in order to maintain greater flexibility and privacy in their care.