Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Bethany Mifsud, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 092335
- NPI
- 1427572445
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Bethany supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
About Bethany
Bethany Mifsud is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, family difficulties, and major life changes. She speaks English and practices from a clinical social work perspective.
She focuses on straightforward, practical conversation. Sessions involve identifying immediate concerns, clarifying what matters most, and trying small changes that can reduce distress. Bethany aims to help people manage strong emotions and take concrete steps when life feels overwhelming.
Her approach is collaborative. She listens closely, offers observations, and suggests skills and strategies clients can try between meetings. That may include things like approaching difficult conversations differently, practicing brief calming exercises, or changing daily routines that increase stress.
Bethany uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide decisions about care. She and the client track what helps and adjust the plan as needed. Progress is checked in regular conversations rather than through pressuring homework or rigid protocols.
People who meet with Bethany typically get direct feedback, straightforward coping tools, and help making practical plans for the next steps. She supports clients who need help sorting through grief, juggling family obligations, or adapting to life transitions. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How Bethany applies evidence-based approaches online
Many evidence-based techniques are presented in plain, usable steps. One common approach she uses is cognitive-behavioral style work, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. This can help with anxiety, depressive moods, and stress by focusing on small, testable changes in daily routines and thinking.She also draws on grief-focused strategies that help people name their loss, track triggers, and build short routines that reduce overwhelm. These techniques often include brief behavioral experiments and pacing plans so grief doesn't derail daily functioning. Both approaches emphasize measurable steps rather than long theoretical discussion.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Bethany will work together with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what helps, adapting methods, and agreeing on small tasks between sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, or choose quieter moments for check-ins. Phone calls may work when video is difficult, and shorter sessions can fit a break at work. Ask about the session formats offered when you schedule.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, family issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, offers feedback, and suggests concrete skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, stress, grief, and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers