.png)
Bekki Hood,
CMHC
Philosophy
Shame is considered a universal emotion. At some point in life, we've all felt like we're not good enough, we'll never measure up, or we're undeserving of love. Despite the unversality of shame, we loath talking about it. Why? - Because it'd force us to acknowledge our shame, to shed light on the painful stories we tell ourselves.
I believe, however, that talking about shame is one of the best ways to heal from it. Shame requires light and air and in the right environment- an environment of non judgement, safety, and trust- speaking shame can pave the way towards greater self-love and resilience.
In my practice, I enjoy helping clients examine their shame- where it comes form , how it manifests, what it feels like, and how they respond. When clients non-judgementally observe their shame and learn more adaptive stratgies to regulate their distress, they begin to tell new stories about themselves, stories of acceptance, compassion, and growth.
​
My Story
Bekki grew up near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania until she moved out west for college. She obtained a B.A. in English from Arizona State University and an M.A. in English from Brigham Young University. She worked as an adjunct professor at BYU until she moved to Idaho to obtain an M. COUN in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University. Bekki moved back to Utah to start her counseling career. She particularly enjoys working with clients who desire resilience against shame, and increase their capacity for secure relationships.
When Bekki isn't working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, reading, and cooking traditional Chinese dishes.
Contact and Availability
Bekki is currently accepting new clients:
Individuals (ages 13+)
Couples
Family
801-888-3542