Bethany Kobus, LMHC

About me

Hello I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York. I have 5 years of clinical experience and 10 years as a social worker. I treated children, adolescents and adults at an outpatient clinic. I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's degree in social work and have a master's degree from Medialle College.

I specialize in supporting individuals navigate complex life challenges with adults. My approach centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. Some of the areas I focus on are depression, anxiety, panic disorder, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, supporting young adults and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

My therapeutic work emphasizes holistic healing, building a client's self-love, improving communication, and working through strong emotions like guilt, shame, and isolation using modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy, rogerian therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, feminist theory, poly vagal theory, somatic therapy and eye movement desensitization reprocessing. I am committed to understanding each person's unique journey, offering personalized support that honors one's experiences and personal strengths. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship dynamics, or personal growth, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: 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

License information

NY LMHC 014244