Bethany Chime , LPCC

Bethany Chime is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression. She brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to each interaction, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect the individual needs and circumstances of the person she is working with.

Bethany emphasizes collaborative work, listening closely to concerns and tailoring interventions to match personal goals and preferences. She aims to meet clients where they are, combining practical techniques with empathy to address immediate concerns and longer-term patterns. Acknowledging that starting therapy can take courage, she affirms that first step and encourages continued commitment to the process.

Her practice focuses on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in understanding and responsiveness, with treatment plans that are adjusted as progress and needs evolve.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Bethany commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR to guide her work online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth - it is useful for building trust and addressing relationship and self-esteem concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while improving day-to-day coping. EMDR is a structured approach often used for processing traumatic memories and reducing the lasting emotional impact of past events.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - Bethany works with each person to explore their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods over time to find the best fit. The selection of techniques is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-time choice.

Online therapy with Bethany is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and support continuity of care across different circumstances, while still allowing therapists and licensed professionals to work closely with clients toward their goals.