Bethany Waite

Bethany Waite is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger, anxiety, stress, and life changes. She uses straightforward, compassionate conversation to make starting therapy feel less daunting. Clients meet a calm, steady presence who listens and helps set small, practical goals.

With 12 years of practice, Bethany blends evidence-based tools with a warm, client-focused style. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take steps toward what matters. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are woven in to build coping skills and quick, usable strategies.

Bethany has worked extensively with LGBTQ+ individuals and with people navigating mood disorders, trauma, addictions, and relationship stress. She also addresses concerns such as ADHD, body image, blended family issues, and substance use alongside co-occurring conditions. Her background in New York informs a practical, down-to-earth approach to everyday problems.

Sessions are collaborative: she helps clients notice patterns, try new skills, and track what actually changes. Therapy is paced to each person’s needs so progress feels achievable rather than overwhelming. Expect clear steps, homework when useful, and a focus on skills you can use between sessions.

Bethany uses her LCSW credential - licensed clinical social worker - to guide clinical decision making. She works in English and accepts international clients. If you want direct, compassionate support for anger, mood concerns, or life transitions, her style aims to be practical and relatable.

How her approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking meaningful steps toward those values. In practice this means noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and deciding what to do next despite them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and pace, with the therapist offering empathic listening and support rather than directing the process.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of therapy. She will work with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress and comfort change over time.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping momentum between appointments. Online work can make it easier to meet from different locations or when travel is difficult, and it can support shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment or coaching moment is needed. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to ensure the setup fits your routine and goals.