Beth Donath-Tish , LCSW

Beth Donath-Tish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings decades of practice to work with teenagers and adults. She earned her master’s degree from Fordham University in 1990 and has provided psychotherapy across diverse settings, including an outpatient psychiatry clinic in New York City and private practice. Her earlier work included counseling teenagers living in an agency group home, and more recently she has been part of a School Based Support Team for the New York City Department of Education, conducting assessments for special education services and offering at-risk and mandated counseling.

In her school role she participates in 504 mandate meetings related to suspensions for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), combining assessment skills with practical supports for young people and families. Her clinical focus spans self-esteem, compassion fatigue, stress and anxiety, relationships and family issues, grief and intimacy-related concerns, eating and body image issues, anger and depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Beth also addresses adoption and foster care matters, chronic pain or illness, workplace struggles, and a range of anxiety presentations including panic and social anxiety.

Her therapeutic stance is supportive and empathetic, grounded in a client-centered model that emphasizes meeting people where they feel most comfortable. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy as part of a collaborative, team-oriented planning process with each client. Beth values mutual respect and typically recommends an initial phone call or in-person meeting to begin the clinical relationship.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Treatment Options

Beth integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and coping skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can help with stress, eating and body image issues, and chronic illness coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Beth collaborates with each client to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for scheduling and access. Clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging depending on what works best for them. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing care without requiring in-person visits, making it easier for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints to engage in therapy.