Therapist profile
Bethany Walton, LCSW
New York
LCSW in New York - Stress and Recovery
Continue with BethanyWhere Bethany stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 100766
- NPI
- 1174167894
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Bethany
Bethany Walton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, codependency, addiction, grief, chronic illness, and the strain of caregiving. She also supports people facing relationship and family problems, career stress, and sleep or anger difficulties.
Bethany focuses on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, learning coping skills, and testing small changes between meetings. She uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. She pairs that with client-centered listening - letting the person lead the priorities and pace.
People who have serious medical concerns or chronic pain can work on coping strategies and day-to-day routines that reduce distress. Those dealing with addiction or substance issues may use motivational interviewing techniques to clarify goals and build readiness for change. For ongoing emotional regulation, elements of dialectical behavior therapy are offered to teach skills for handling intense feelings.
Bethany frames therapy as practical work: set a goal, try a technique, see what helps, and adjust. She pays attention to how symptoms affect daily life and practical functioning, like sleep, work, and caregiving tasks. Her approach is straightforward and focused on usable skills that fit into a busy life.
Sessions are conducted in English in New York. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and use the site matching tools to schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy means the therapist follows the client's lead, listens carefully, and helps set priorities. It is useful for people who need space to make sense of difficult experiences and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete tools and homework exercises.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Bethany will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs and goals. That might mean trying CBT tools for a few weeks, adding DBT skills for emotion regulation, or using motivational interviewing to address substance use. The choice is reviewed and adapted as things change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove travel time so therapy fits around work and caregiving. Licensed professionals can also use structured exercises, worksheets, and skill practice during remote sessions to keep the work focused and practical.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and setting boundaries?
Yes. Bethany works with adults on codependency-related patterns like people-pleasing and difficulty saying no.
What is her therapeutic style in sessions?
She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions focus on identifying problems and testing useful skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Bethany has four years of professional experience as an LCSW working with a range of mental health and medical concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.