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Bethany Waite

Compassionate, practical support for life’s challenges

LCSW New York

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Addictions
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Bethany

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

Background and approach

She uses evidence-informed methods to help clients clarify values, develop coping skills, and address issues such as depression, bipolar symptoms, panic, addictions, and relationship or family concerns. Bethany frames work collaboratively, meeting each person where they are and tailoring strategies to their goals.

With 12 years of clinical experience, Bethany blends cognitive behavioral tools with mindfulness and acceptance-based practices to reduce distress and shift unhelpful patterns. Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief around life changes, body image and identity questions, and difficulties linked to isolation or guilt.

She emphasizes building practical skills while also attending to meaning and purpose in daily life. Clients can expect a warm, direct style that balances problem-solving with personal exploration.

Bethany’s credential is LCSW and she practices from New York, offering support to English-speaking clients including those located internationally.

How her approaches translate to online care

Bethany often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her work, each offering distinct ways to address struggles. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic and to improve daily functioning. ACT encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward what matters.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients test different approaches and tailoring techniques to individual needs, goals, and preferences. Together the client and therapist evaluate what feels most helpful, whether that is skill-building, mindful awareness, or value-driven action, and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy with Bethany is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or connect from different locations. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to choose the communication style that best matches their comfort and schedule while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, panic, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, ADHD, self-esteem and many related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness, acceptance, and solution-focused strategies to build coping skills and address problematic patterns.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work, applying a mix of evidence-informed therapies across a range of concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, credential NY LCSW 088678, and she practices from New York.
Can people who live outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those located outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How does cost and payment work for sessions?
Costs vary with client location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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