Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Bethany Walton, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and health
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 100766
- NPI
- 1174167894
- Experience
- 4 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
- CBT and DBT skills
- Health related concerns
About Bethany
Bethany Walton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with four years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, career issues, and ADHD. She also lists attention to aging and geriatric matters, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image and cancer-related concerns.
Bethany focuses on practical skills you can use between sessions. She uses talk-based work plus specific techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Sessions include problem-focused planning, skills practice, and checking what actually helps in everyday life.
Her approach draws on client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior concepts, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. That means she will listen for what matters to you, help you test small changes, and teach skills for emotion regulation and problem solving.
In sessions about health or chronic conditions she attends to both emotional and practical impacts. That can include managing treatment stress, caregiver responsibilities, aches and pain, and end-of-life concerns. She also supports work on communication problems, codependency, and substance-related issues.
People who choose Bethany can expect straightforward conversation, skill-building, and a focus on realistic steps. She works in English and practices in New York as an LCSW. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
Approach to online therapy and methods
Bethany uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral methods in her online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on understanding what matters to the person and shaping sessions around their priorities. It is useful for sorting through life changes, caregiving stress, and relationship problems. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep trouble, and pain management.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. DBT-based techniques teach concrete strategies for managing intense feelings and improving communication. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process: she will review concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest approaches to try together over the first few sessions.
The practical aim of online work is to fit therapy into everyday life. Confirm the current session format options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online meetings can make it easier to schedule during a work break, avoid travel time, or have a shorter check-in when needed. The focus remains on skill practice, problem solving, and measurable steps that carry into daily routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career issues, and ADHD among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work with conversational support. The focus is on testing small changes and building tools that help day to day.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
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