Bethany Virgilio , LICSW

Bethany Virgilio is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 20 years of experience in mental health care. She frames therapy as a simple, nonjudgmental conversation where people can explore new ideas and leave feeling more open to change and possibility.

Her work spans the lifespan, supporting clients from young adulthood through the geriatric years. She frequently weaves mindfulness strategies into sessions to help make goals feel more manageable and to encourage present-moment awareness in day-to-day life.

Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Bethany has done extensive work with anxiety and panic disorder, using practical tools to address unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce distress. Her approach balances structured interventions with attention to each person’s values, pacing, and individual strengths so that progress feels achievable.

Bethany takes a collaborative stance, inviting clients to participate in creating goals and strategies that fit their circumstances. She aims to help people develop clearer coping skills and steadier routines when facing stress, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. She welcomes the opportunity to support those seeking a grounded, empathetic approach to change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Bethany draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers practical, skills-based work that can be applied to anxiety, panic, depression, and many everyday stressors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses to help people clarify their values and take committed action despite difficult emotions - it focuses on building a meaningful life rather than just symptom elimination. Mindfulness Therapy complements these methods by teaching gentle attention to the present moment, which can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation during times of stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bethany works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting methods as needs evolve over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, care responsibilities, or when in-person visits are not feasible. These options support continuity of care and make it simpler to practice new skills between sessions.