whole-person healing
Where mind and body meet—for healing that’s whole, personal, and lasting.
Mental Health Counseling
Marybeth Pixley, LPC-C
Welcome to your space for healing and growth.
Healing is about so much more than just one part of you—it’s about embracing your whole self: mind, body, and spirit.
My work centers on trauma, anxiety, intimacy, and self-worth—especially where physical and emotional pain overlap. I bring experience in both counseling and pelvic floor physical therapy, offering a holistic approach grounded in the mind-body-spirit connection. Whether you’re working through past trauma, navigating anxiety, or seeking greater intimacy in your relationships, this is a space designed for you.
If it resonates with you, we can also explore healing through a faith-informed lens, weaving themes of grace, love, identity, and release of shame into your process. This is always an option, never a requirement—your healing is yours to shape.
Together, we’ll work to reclaim your emotional, physical, and sexual health. I’ll walk alongside you every step of the way. You deserve healing. You deserve joy. And you deserve to thrive.
Types of Counseling
Counseling comes in many forms, each designed to address unique challenges. Whether you’re seeking individual support or couples counseling, these services are tailored to help you process, grow, and reconnect with yourself and others.
Individual Counseling
Your physical symptoms —things like chronic pain, the lingering effects of birth, or the impact of sexual trauma—might be connected to emotional patterns or the past (even if it feels like your are "over it"!).
My trauma-informed approach is to help you gently process what you’ve been through, uncover what’s holding you back, and develop tools to move forward in your body with and inner peace and more confident sense of self.
You don’t have to do this alone.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing, I’m here to walk with you.
Couples Counseling
In couples counseling, we’ll focus on untangling unhelpful patterns in how we connect, communicate, and navigate trust in every part of the relationship.
Whether it’s mismatched desires, difficulty expressing needs, or rebuilding trust, I’ll guide you through practical, compassionate strategies to create deeper intimacy and understanding. Together, we’ll explore how your relationship dynamics show up in the way you approach conflict, connection, and closeness as a team.
This isn’t about blame—it’s about building. Building trust, building communication, and building a relationship where both partners feel safe, seen, and desired.
Let's transform the way you connect.
Intimacy Counseling
In our sessions, we will address the deep-rooted challenges that can stem from things like purity culture, shame, sexual avoidance, and body image struggles. These issues create barriers to connection, pleasure, and self-acceptance, leaving you feeling disconnected from your bodies and your partner.
We will unpack these layers of pain, conditioning, and fear, helping you rewrite the stories that no longer serve you. By fostering self-compassion, open communication, and a renewed sense of confidence, this type of counseling empowers you to embrace your body, your desires, and your relationships with authenticity and joy.
It’s about moving from shame to self-love, from avoidance to intimacy, and from disconnection to meaningful connection.
Areas to Explore & Heal
This section highlights the common struggles many of us face—each one an opportunity to heal, grow, and reconnect.
RECOVERY
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Sexual Trauma
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Birth Trauma
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Emergency C-Section
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Traumatic Childhood
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Purity Culture
SEXUAL HEALTH
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Avoiding Sex
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Pain with Sex
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Vaginismus/Vulvodynia
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Sexual Confidence
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Low Desire/Arousal
MENTAL HEALTH
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Anxiety & Panic
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Depression
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Low Self-Worth/Shame
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Body Image Issues
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Perfectionism
PAIN & FEAR
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Chronic Body Pain
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Health Anxiety
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Fear of Birth
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Fear of Penetration
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Fear of Vaginal Exams
Common Questions
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Can I do PT & counseling at the same time?
Absolutely! Physical therapy & counseling can work hand-in-hand to create a truly holistic and transformative healing experience. While you’ll see a different specialist on The V Boutiq team for physical therapy, rest assured that I will work closely with them to ensure your care is seamless & connected. I’ll remain informed & deeply involved in every step, so your emotional & physical healing are always aligned and supported.
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What can I expect in a session?
A typical session may involve exploring underlying beliefs, reconnecting with your body, and building emotional resilience through gentle, integrative practices. Whether we're working through the effects of sexual trauma, perfectionism, or a complicated relationship with faith or intimacy, the goal is lasting change. You can expect a space that honors your full story and supports you in cultivating safety, self-worth, and deeper connection in your life and relationships.
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Can I just use counseling services?
For sure! Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, sexual trauma, or simply seeking a space to process life’s complexities, I am here to meet you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll create a space where you can explore, heal, & grow—at your own pace & on your own terms.
Take the first step today—your growth starts here. Let’s create the change you’ve been waiting for.
The Type of Work We Will Do
Below is some of the type of work we will do during our sessions. Click to read more about each one!
