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Bethany Waite, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Bethany

Bethany Waite is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, mood challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 12 years of practice, she blends practical strategies and empathic listening to help clients untangle patterns that contribute to overwhelm, depression, addictive behaviors, and difficulties with self-worth. Bethany’s work often includes attention to ADHD-related concerns alongside other areas such as trauma, relationship struggles, and career strain.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and evidence-based approaches. She draws from cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, uses mindfulness to cultivate present-moment awareness, and applies solution-focused techniques to set attainable steps toward clients’ goals.

Bethany also integrates acceptance and commitment principles to support values-based change and resilience. Practicing in New York as an LCSW (NY LCSW 088678), she offers flexible session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and accepts international clients.

Prospective clients can begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to availability. Bethany aims to create a practical, compassionate space for exploration and growth.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward what matters. It is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by helping clients build psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress, which can be helpful for anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and many everyday challenges. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills that support stress reduction, emotion management, and coping with overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client’s goals, symptoms, and preferences and then tailor techniques from these approaches to fit the individual. Sessions often mix skill-building, reflective work, and practical action steps so the therapeutic plan evolves with progress and feedback.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to connect from different locations and at varied times. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy schedules or life changes and allow therapists to use worksheets, guided exercises, and conversational support adapted to each format.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Bethany address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD-related concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, and challenges with self esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining evidence-based methods such as CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and solution-focused strategies to help clients set goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working as a clinician, applying a range of therapeutic techniques to support clients through life transitions and persistent concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is based in New York and holds the credential NY LCSW 088678 as a licensed clinical social worker.
Can she work with people who live outside the U.S.?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients from other countries when appropriate.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English