Bethany Kobus, LMHC
Compassionate New York LMHC for life transitions
- Adults and young adults
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Flexible online sessions
About Bethany Kobus
Bethany Kobus is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York with five years of clinical experience and a decade of work background as a social worker. She combines training and practical experience to support children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient clinic setting, helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions.
She earned a bachelor's degree in social work from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master's degree from Medialle College. As an LMHC - which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she brings focused therapeutic skills to address depression, panic disorder, ADHD, grief, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
Her approach centers on creating a compassionate, affirming environment where clients can explore difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, and isolation while building self-esteem and improving communication. Bethany integrates evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with client-centered principles, and she also draws from somatic techniques, feminist perspectives, polyvagal ideas, and EMDR-informed practices when appropriate.
Committed to individualized care, she works collaboratively with clients to develop practical coping strategies and meaningful goals, supporting personal growth across relationship, family, and workplace challenges without losing sight of each person’s cultural background and lived experience.
She earned a bachelor's degree in social work from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master's degree from Medialle College. As an LMHC - which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she brings focused therapeutic skills to address depression, panic disorder, ADHD, grief, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
Her approach centers on creating a compassionate, affirming environment where clients can explore difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, and isolation while building self-esteem and improving communication. Bethany integrates evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with client-centered principles, and she also draws from somatic techniques, feminist perspectives, polyvagal ideas, and EMDR-informed practices when appropriate.
Committed to individualized care, she works collaboratively with clients to develop practical coping strategies and meaningful goals, supporting personal growth across relationship, family, and workplace challenges without losing sight of each person’s cultural background and lived experience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bethany Kobus have?
Bethany Kobus has five years of clinical experience and ten years of experience working as a social worker.
Is Bethany Kobus a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: NY LMHC 014244.
In which languages does Bethany Kobus provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Bethany Kobus located?
Bethany Kobus 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.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes identifying personal values and taking meaningful action, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This approach supports work on relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, and family or caregiver issues by exploring relational needs and building healthier bonds.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience, using empathic listening and unconditional positive regard to foster self-exploration. It is especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing strong emotions, and strengthening communication skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Bethany works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods align with each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts sessions over time so the approach evolves with progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and consistent access to care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a therapist from different locations while still engaging in meaningful clinical work.