Beth Donath-Tish, LCSW

Beth Donath-Tish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York who brings over two decades of experience to her clinical work. She earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University in 1990 and has worked with both teenagers and adults across a range of care settings. Her background includes providing psychotherapy to adults at an outpatient psychiatry clinic in New York City and in private practice, as well as offering counseling support to adolescents living in a group home setting.

More recently, Beth has worked with the School Based Support Team for the New York City Department of Education, where her responsibilities centered on conducting assessments for students being evaluated for Special Education services. In that role she has been involved with at-risk counseling, mandated counseling, and 504 meetings related to suspensions for students with individual education plans. Beth combines this breadth of educational and clinical experience with a supportive, empathetic, client-centered style that emphasizes respect and collaboration.

Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and psychotherapeutic approaches. She prefers a team-oriented process in which therapist and client jointly develop a plan suited to the individual. For initial contact she recommends a phone call or an in-person meeting to establish rapport and clarify goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Counseling

Beth Donath-Tish draws from evidence-based methods to support clients in an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties by teaching practical skills and new perspectives. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings; it can help with emotional regulation, stress reduction, and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Beth takes a collaborative stance - she works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors interventions accordingly. The working relationship and mutual planning guide which methods are emphasized over time.

Online therapy with Beth can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during changes, and access licensed professionals from varied locations while preserving a consistent therapeutic connection.