Bethany Chime , LPCC

Bethany Chime is a licensed therapist in Ohio with 10 years of professional experience. She holds an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and indicates specialized training in clinical counseling. Bethany works with people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression, offering practical support informed by her years of practice.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors both dialogue and treatment plans to the individual needs of the person seeking help. Bethany emphasizes a collaborative process that adapts to what matters most to each individual, recognizing that no two situations are the same.

She acknowledges that taking the first step toward therapy can require courage and affirms those who begin that journey. Her aim is to provide a supportive environment that helps people move forward from difficult moments and work toward clearer coping strategies and healthier relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Bethany integrates client-centered methods with evidence-informed techniques to support people through difficult experiences. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating an accepting environment so the person can explore feelings and values and build self-understanding - it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and processing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thinking patterns and related behaviors, making it a practical tool for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed approach that supports processing distressing memories and can help reduce the emotional intensity tied to traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Bethany works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage in therapy from locations that fit their lives and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for ongoing work with a licensed professional.