LMHC

Bethany Kobus , LMHC

Therapist in New York

· English

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About Bethany

Bethany Kobus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who blends a background in social work with focused clinical practice to support adults and young people through challenging life moments. She brings 5 years of clinical experience alongside 10 years working as a social worker, and has provided care for children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient clinic setting.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master’s degree from Medialle College. Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety and panic disorder, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, and she frequently supports young adults and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Kobus emphasizes a compassionate, affirming therapeutic environment where clients can explore their experiences and build practical strategies for growth. Her work highlights holistic healing, strengthening self-compassion, improving communication, and processing powerful emotions such as guilt, shame, and isolation.

Therapeutic methods she uses include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Rogerian or client-centered approaches, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), feminist theory, polyvagal-informed techniques, somatic therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). As an LMHC - a licensed credential for mental health counseling - she tailors care to each person’s unique circumstances and strengths, offering individualized support for challenges like workplace stress, relationship dynamics, parenting concerns, and broader personal growth.

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Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Bethany Kobus have?

Bethany Kobus has 5 years of clinical experience and 10 years of experience as a social worker.

Is Bethany Kobus a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMHC credential. License details are NY LMHC 014244.

In which languages does Bethany Kobus provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Bethany Kobus located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Bethany Kobus as my therapist?

You can work with Bethany Kobus through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Bethany Kobus work with international clients?

Yes, Bethany Kobus works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Bethany Kobus cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

—About

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practising in New York.

I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's degree in social work and have a master's degree from Medialle College.

—How I Work

My clinical approaches include 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, and Motivational Interviewing.

My approach centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth, and I am committed to understanding each person's unique journey, offering personalized support that honors one's experiences and personal strengths.

—Who I Help

I work with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

I treated children, adolescents, and adults at an outpatient clinic, and I focus on depression, anxiety, panic disorder, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, supporting young adults and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

—Frequently Asked Questions

What session formats does Bethany offer?

Bethany offers online therapy sessions.

What languages does Bethany offer therapy in?

Bethany offers therapy in English.

-Background

Credential: LMHC
Licensed in: New York
Education: SUNY Plattsburgh; Medialle College
Approaches: 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 · cognitive behavioral therapy · rogerian therapy · somatic therapy
Languages: English

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