Bethany Virgilio , LICSW

Bethany Virgilio is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with more than 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. The LICSW credential indicates she is licensed to provide independent clinical social work services, including assessment and psychotherapy.

She sees therapy as a straightforward, nonjudgmental conversation that helps people explore new perspectives and leave feeling open to practical next steps. Her approach emphasizes clarity and manageable goals, with attention to what will make progress feel achievable in everyday life.

Bethany has experience working with clients across the lifespan, from young adults through geriatrics. She often integrates mindfulness strategies into sessions to support present-moment awareness and coping, and she is experienced in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Much of her clinical work has focused on anxiety and panic disorder, applying evidence-informed techniques to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

She looks forward to meeting you.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Bethany commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, panic, and mood-related concerns because it focuses on skills that can be practiced between sessions.

She also integrates mindfulness therapy, which emphasizes present-moment awareness and techniques to reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can support stress management and increase the ability to cope with difficult emotions by training attention and acceptance in everyday moments.

In addition, Bethany values a client-centered stance that treats the therapeutic relationship as collaborative and respectful. That approach prioritizes the client’s goals and encourages shared decision-making about which methods to try.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bethany works with each person to determine which techniques and combinations best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across schedules, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.