Bethany Kobus
LMHC in New York for trauma, anxiety, and relationships
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About
Bethany Kobus is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York who combines clinical training with a background in social work. She holds an LMHC credential and has five years of clinical experience alongside ten years working as a social worker. Her academic training includes a bachelor of social work from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master of arts from Medaille College.
Bethany works with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient settings and focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, and caregiver and first responder stress. Her approach is informed by a variety of evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and EMDR.
She creates a compassionate, affirming environment where clients explore difficult emotions like guilt and shame, address family of origin and communication challenges, and develop practical coping strategies for life transitions. Bethany also attends to additional areas such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, and immigration-related concerns.
Bethany works with children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient settings and focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, and caregiver and first responder stress. Her approach is informed by a variety of evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and EMDR.
She creates a compassionate, affirming environment where clients explore difficult emotions like guilt and shame, address family of origin and communication challenges, and develop practical coping strategies for life transitions. Bethany also attends to additional areas such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, and immigration-related concerns.
- Location:
- New York, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach: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
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LMHC 014244
- NPI Number: 1093390718
- License: LMHC (New York)
Online and Remote Therapy Options
Bethany offers remote sessions that use a collaborative, skill-based approach to address present-day challenges and traumatic memories. In cognitive behavioral therapy she and the client work together to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete strategies for changing patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. Acceptance and commitment therapy is offered to help clients clarify personal values and build committed action toward changes that matter to them.
For individuals processing traumatic experiences, Bethany integrates EMDR with somatic-informed and attachment-aware techniques to support memory processing and emotional regulation. Dialectical behavior therapy tools are used when building distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness is a focus. Bethany frames these methods as collaborative: she partners with clients to choose approaches that fit each person’s goals and pacing.
Remote appointments are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and needs.
What is Bethany's clinical experience and background?
She has five years of clinical counseling experience and ten years of prior work as a social worker. Her training includes a bachelor of social work from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master of arts from Medaille College.
What are her credentials and license information?
Bethany is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential LMHC. Her license is listed as NY LMHC 014244.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile indicates she offers services in English.
Where is she located?
She is located in New York.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. The profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to be paired and scheduled.