- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational work
About Bethany
Bethany Walton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses issues linked to chronic illness, grief, addiction, and parenting concerns.
Bethany listens to what is happening now and starts with what the person wants to change. She uses straightforward, practical tools to reduce distress and build coping skills. Sessions often include problem-solving, skills practice, and checking what works between meetings.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral techniques and elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That means she pays attention to how thoughts, behaviors, and emotions interact and helps people try new ways of responding. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods when a clearer plan or extra encouragement is useful.
Bethany works with people affected by medical issues such as cancer and chronic pain. She also supports those dealing with family problems, communication struggles, grief, and caregiver stress. Her practice includes attention to body image concerns, addiction and recovery challenges, and anger that affects relationships.
Sessions are meant to be practical and direct. Bethany can help people develop routines, build calmer responses to frustration, and manage the daily effects of anxiety or ongoing illness. She asks focused questions and helps clients try small changes that can add up over time.
Approaches used for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and responding to what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses concrete exercises to change those patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for managing strong emotions, reducing reactivity, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust strategies based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to match tools to the person’s needs and daily life constraints.
Confirm the available session formats before booking. When you arrange sessions, think about what fits your routine - short check-ins can help on busy days, and skills practice can be assigned between meetings. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or caregiving schedules and to continue care when medical issues or chronic pain make travel difficult. The emphasis is on practical ways to make therapy usable within everyday life rather than promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She supports people dealing with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, or as ongoing resentment. Anger is listed alongside other concerns such as stress, anxiety, and grief.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She uses hands-on techniques like cognitive-behavioral exercises and skills practice to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes working with people facing chronic illness and caregiving challenges.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.