The Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center is proud to recognize Beth Anne Keller as a nominee for the 2026 Marion Lindblad-Goldberg (MLG) Award. Beth Anne’s leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the principles of Ecosystemic Structural Family Therapy (ESFT) have made a lasting impact on staff and the families they serve and the systems she supports.
A Leader Who Creates Safety and Growth
Beth Anne consistently exemplifies the heart of the ESFT model through the way she supports and develops clinicians. She leads with compassion, cultural humility, and genuine respect, creating an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and empowered in their professional growth.
Her ability to foster trust allows clinicians to stretch themselves, embrace learning opportunities, and grow in both confidence and competence. Beth Anne understands that supervision and support are relational processes, and she intentionally creates spaces where staff feel both challenged and encouraged in meaningful ways.
Strengthening Teams Through Relational Leadership
One of Beth Anne’s greatest strengths is her ability to strengthen team functioning through a relational and systemic lens. She skillfully identifies and amplifies the strengths of those around her while also providing thoughtful guidance and structure that promotes continued development.
Her trauma-informed approach to supervision and staff support reflects a deep understanding of how relationships shape growth and learning. Whether navigating everyday clinical challenges or moments of intensity, Beth Anne remains calm, grounded, and intentional, helping staff feel supported even during difficult situations.
Supporting Growth Through ESFT
Beth Anne is deeply committed to helping staff develop a strong understanding of the ESFT model. She consistently goes above and beyond to support her supervisor and team in “thinking outside the box,” encouraging creativity, reflection, and second-order change within supervision and clinical work.
Through her leadership, she helps staff translate ESFT concepts into meaningful practice, guiding them toward greater systemic understanding and relational competence. Her ability to simplify complex ideas while maintaining the integrity of the model strengthens both clinicians and the families they serve.
A Lasting Impact
Beth Anne’s professionalism, clinical insight, and dedication to family-centered care make her an exceptional nominee for the MLG Award. Her leadership reflects the true spirit of ESFT—grounded in collaboration, relational healing, and belief in the capacity for growth and change.
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