Bethany Maroney-Peterson, LMFT
Bethany Maroney-Peterson, LMFT specializing in trauma and families
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting and family support
- Video calls and phone
About Bethany Maroney-Peterson
Bethany Maroney-Peterson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She holds a Masters Degree in Psychology and a Bachelors Degree in Social Work, and has completed advanced training in trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, and human development. She is also certified in Combat Mental Health and has hands-on experience working with Veterans and their families.
Her practice blends several evidence-informed approaches to meet each person's needs. Bethany integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy within a trauma-informed, strength-based framework. She focuses on building practical skills and relational capacities so people can manage symptoms, improve communication, and create more fulfilling connections with others.
Known for a warm, relaxed, and open style, Bethany works collaboratively to tailor treatment modalities and interventions to the individual. She has experience addressing trauma and abuse, parenting and blended family issues, anger, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy concerns, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress. Bethany is based in California and brings a compassionate, skills-focused approach to helping clients navigate life changes and restore healthier patterns.
Her practice blends several evidence-informed approaches to meet each person's needs. Bethany integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy within a trauma-informed, strength-based framework. She focuses on building practical skills and relational capacities so people can manage symptoms, improve communication, and create more fulfilling connections with others.
Known for a warm, relaxed, and open style, Bethany works collaboratively to tailor treatment modalities and interventions to the individual. She has experience addressing trauma and abuse, parenting and blended family issues, anger, depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy concerns, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress. Bethany is based in California and brings a compassionate, skills-focused approach to helping clients navigate life changes and restore healthier patterns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bethany Maroney-Peterson have?
Bethany Maroney-Peterson has 16 years of experience.
Is Bethany Maroney-Peterson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT. License details: CA LMFT 51390.
In which languages does Bethany Maroney-Peterson provide therapy?
Bethany provides therapy in English.
Where is Bethany Maroney-Peterson located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Bethany Maroney-Peterson as my therapist?
You can work with Bethany through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bethany Maroney-Peterson work with international clients?
Bethany Maroney-Peterson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bethany Maroney-Peterson 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 and Online Care
Bethany uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and family or relationship conflict.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, listening, and a collaborative pace. This approach helps clients feel heard and supported while they identify their own goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help people notice and adjust unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, often addressing anxiety, depression, anger, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bethany works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility and greater access to care. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can connect from home or other convenient locations, schedule appointments more easily, and maintain continuity of care across life transitions. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver the same core interventions and skill-building work that guide in-person therapy.
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