Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
How Bethany works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Bethany
Bethany Kobus is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings five years of clinical counseling experience and a prior decade working as a social worker. Bethany works with adults to address stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions.
She creates a calm, respectful space where people can talk about hard things and find clearer ways forward. Before becoming a counselor she earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master’s degree from Medaille College.
Background and approach
Her background includes outpatient work with children, adolescents, and adults, which shaped a practical, down-to-earth style. Bethany draws on that range when she helps someone sort through family history, caregiving strain, or complicated emotions. In sessions she focuses on building self-compassion and better communication.
She uses a mix of approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. That often means working on emotion regulation skills, problem-solving, and creating goals that match a person’s values. Bethany also supports people coping with grief, parenting pressures, intimacy concerns, and anger.
She integrates techniques to address trauma and to reduce overwhelming reactions. Her aim is to help clients feel more steady and capable in daily life. People who come to her can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools to practice between sessions, and a collaborative plan that reflects their priorities.
Bethany emphasizes respect for cultural background and individual strengths while guiding small, sustainable changes.
What Bethany works with
Everything Bethany lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Bethany's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Bethany lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action in line with those values. It often involves learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then making small, value-driven changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and practicing concrete strategies to shift them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build healthier ways of relating and communicating.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals, try different tools, and recommend strategies that match your needs and preferences. That collaborative process is ongoing - approaches can be blended and adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give scheduling flexibility. Video is useful for full conversations and practicing skills face to face. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text are helpful for brief updates, tracking progress, or when writing feels like a better way to express things. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Bethany
What concerns does Bethany commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and life transitions, as well as anger, grief, parenting strain, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical. Sessions focus on plain talk, emotion regulation skills, and setting goals that match a person’s values.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical counseling experience and ten years as a social worker, with outpatient work across age groups before focusing on adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - in New York.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She meets through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.