Bethany Kulp, LCSW

Bethany Kulp brings two decades of clinical experience to her work supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - she combines evidence-based cognitive methods with mindfulness and somatic tools to help clients build coping skills, shift unhelpful beliefs, and reduce emotional suffering. Her approach is collaborative and goal-directed, offering emotional support while teaching practical strategies and encouraging clients to arrive at their own insights.

Known for an empathetic yet motivating style, she listens carefully, gently challenges where useful, and helps clients develop sustainable change. Since 2015 she has integrated Somatic Experiencing techniques into her practice and has training in Integral Somatic Psychology to support recovery from trauma and to engage the body’s natural regulation processes. Bethany works with a wide range of concerns including addiction, grief, parenting and career issues, LGBTQ matters, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. She aims to empower people to access resilience and lasting improvements in daily life through skill building, insight, and a compassionate therapeutic partnership.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Bethany integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address a broad range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to thoughts and sensations, helping with stress, emotion regulation, and sleep difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills - like distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness - that support people coping with intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bethany works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, clarify goals, and adapt methods so treatment fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and invested in change.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care around busy schedules and geographic limits. These options provide flexibility for clients to receive the same therapeutic methods and skill practice in a way that fits their life and preferences.