Betsy Oquendo , LMHC

Betsy Oquendo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who supports people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, challenges in emotional regulation, and the development of effective coping skills. She helps clients clarify personal goals and take steps toward relief from overwhelming emotions, greater resilience, or meaningful change in their daily lives.

Betsy views therapy as a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all solution, partnering with each person to discover what approaches and pace work best for them. Her manner is compassionate and supportive, and she tailors interventions to a client's individual needs, strengths, and experiences so growth can unfold at a manageable pace. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a credential that indicates training and qualifications to provide mental health therapy in New York.

In sessions she aims to create a respectful environment where clients can explore challenges, practice new skills, and move toward the outcomes they value, whether the focus is symptom relief, resilience building, or long-term personal development.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own goals and strengths, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the person's lead and helps them explore what matters most. This approach is helpful for people seeking a respectful, nonjudgmental process to clarify values and personal direction.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping challenges by teaching skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete strategies for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance. DBT techniques can be especially helpful for emotional regulation challenges and situations where learning specific skills improves daily functioning.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and a licensed professional will work collaboratively with each person to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Therapists often blend methods to match what is most helpful for an individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to attend sessions from different locations. This format supports consistent access to care and allows therapists to deliver evidence-based techniques in ways that integrate with a client's daily life.