Bethany Waite, LCSW

Bethany Waite is a licensed therapist based in New York who meets people where they are in their process of healing, growth, and change. With 12 years of clinical experience, she brings a collaborative, evidence-based approach to helping individuals manage anxiety, stress, and life transitions. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she blends clinical training with a compassionate style to address each person’s unique needs.

Bethany has substantial experience working with teens, adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals. She focuses on exploring patterns, building practical coping tools, and strengthening clients’ connections to themselves and others. Whether clients feel stuck or are seeking greater balance, she aims to support self-discovery, growth, and steady progress toward meaningful goals.

Reaching out can feel difficult when life already feels overwhelming, and Bethany honors that reality by creating a collaborative space where people do not need to have everything figured out. She accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to make beginning therapy as approachable as possible.

Approaches that guide online care and progress

Bethany uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as central tools in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that align with personal values - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and a nonjudgmental relationship; it supports self-exploration and emotional processing by creating space for the client’s voice and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to shift behaviors and moods, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Bethany collaborates with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may combine elements of different methods and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, and different comfort levels with therapy. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from wherever is most practical, and access support in ways that feel manageable and effective.