Bethany Kobus, LMHC

Therapist in New York

Bethany Kobus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with five years of clinical counseling experience and a longer background in social work.

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Licensed inNew York
License014244
NPI 1093390718
Experience5+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Bethany

Bethany Kobus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with five years of clinical counseling experience and a longer background in social work. She guides adults through hard moments with steady, practical support. Sessions focus on what matters most to each person.

Bethany keeps language plain and goals realistic so people can use skills between visits. She works with common concerns like anxiety, depression, panic, ADHD, grief, and trauma.

Background and approach

She also helps with life transitions, stress, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Bethany pays attention to how a person’s history and relationships shape current struggles, including issues connected to adoption, abandonment, and family of origin. Her approach blends Attachment-Based Therapy with cognitive and behavioral tools.

She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR when appropriate. In sessions she focuses on building self-compassion, clearer communication, and emotional regulation skills that are useful day to day. Bethany aims to create an affirming space where people can talk honestly about guilt, shame, isolation, and strong feelings.

She helps clients turn insights into practical steps they can try between sessions. Progress is shaped by the client's goals and pace. She completed a bachelor’s degree in social work at SUNY Plattsburgh and a master’s degree from Medaille College.

Bethany’s prior work included outpatient treatment with children, adolescents, and adults, and she brings that range to helping adults now.

Credentials

LMHC (New York): License 014244 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1093390718 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Bethany lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
ADHD
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

Approaches Bethany names

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Online support

How attachment and behavior-focused approaches fit online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect present feelings. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns, practice new ways of relating, and try different communication strategies in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking, and works well through structured video or phone sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches how to make space for difficult emotions while committing to values-based actions. It can help with stress, life transitions, and chronic worry using exercises and short practices between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean blending attachment-focused exploration with CBT exercises or adding ACT techniques for values-guided action. The plan is adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions can fit a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coping tools, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people managing anxiety, depression, panic, grief, trauma, and stress. Other focuses include ADHD, intimacy and relationship questions, parenting strain, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, straightforward, and goal-focused. She combines Attachment-Based ideas with cognitive and behavioral skills to build self-compassion and clearer communication.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of clinical counseling experience and ten years as a social worker. Her history includes outpatient work with children, adolescents, and adults.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a New York LMHC credential and practices out of New York.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients as well as those based in the U.S. Services are provided in English.

What session formats does she offer?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different needs like shorter check-ins or camera-free conversations.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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