Bethany Virgilio , LICSW

Bethany Virgilio, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. She approaches therapy as a straightforward, non-judgmental conversation designed to help people leave sessions feeling open to new ideas and better able to manage day-to-day challenges. Her work spans a wide age range, from young adults through geriatrics, allowing her to adapt interventions to each stage of life.

Bethany integrates practical mindfulness strategies into her work to help clients ground themselves and create manageable steps toward their goals. She has substantial experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and has done extensive work addressing anxiety and panic disorder. Her style emphasizes clear, achievable goals and techniques clients can use between sessions to reduce distress and build resilience.

Known for a calm and collaborative approach, Bethany tailors therapy to individual needs and preferences. She welcomes the opportunity to support people coping with stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem issues, life transitions, addiction, trauma, grief, caregiving stress, and other challenges, helping them find sustainable ways to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Bethany draws on evidence-informed approaches to help clients address anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage panic symptoms, and change patterns that contribute to distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can help people reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages values-based action and psychological flexibility, supporting clients who want to move toward meaningful goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bethany works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques and models best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Bethany is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care without extensive travel, and they allow therapists to use the same therapeutic tools and strategies they would in person to support ongoing growth and coping.