Bethany Kobus, LMHC
Compassionate LMHC for life transitions and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and relationships
- Accepting international clients
About Bethany Kobus
Bethany Kobus is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York who blends clinical experience with a background in social work to support children, adolescents, and adults. She brings five years of clinical practice and a decade of experience as a social worker to outpatient settings, where she has focused on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, and major life transitions. Her training includes a bachelor of social work from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master’s degree from Medialle College, and she holds the LMHC credential, which indicates she is a licensed mental health counselor in New York.
Bethany centers her work on creating a compassionate, affirming environment where clients can explore difficult feelings and develop practical, sustainable strategies for growth. She works with young adults and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, addressing concerns such as panic, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, intimacy issues, and caregiver stress. Her practice includes attention to family dynamics, attachment concerns, and the effects of chronic illness or first responder stress.
Therapeutically, Bethany draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, dialectical behavior therapy skills, and elements of acceptance and somatic approaches to help clients build self-compassion, improve communication, and process strong emotions like guilt and shame. She frames treatment as a collaborative process that honors each person’s unique story and strengths, offering tailored support for everyday struggles and deeper healing.
Bethany centers her work on creating a compassionate, affirming environment where clients can explore difficult feelings and develop practical, sustainable strategies for growth. She works with young adults and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, addressing concerns such as panic, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, intimacy issues, and caregiver stress. Her practice includes attention to family dynamics, attachment concerns, and the effects of chronic illness or first responder stress.
Therapeutically, Bethany draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, dialectical behavior therapy skills, and elements of acceptance and somatic approaches to help clients build self-compassion, improve communication, and process strong emotions like guilt and shame. She frames treatment as a collaborative process that honors each person’s unique story and strengths, offering tailored support for everyday struggles and deeper healing.
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 5 years of clinical experience.
Is Bethany Kobus a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which means Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are NY LMHC 014244.
In which languages does Bethany Kobus provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Bethany Kobus located?
She 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Adapted for Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and supports taking values-based action. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions when the goal is to increase psychological flexibility and move toward meaningful goals.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This approach helps people address relationship difficulties, attachment wounds, and family-of-origin issues by building safer, more secure ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Bethany works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which techniques and strategies feel most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities and allow consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists regardless of geographic distance.