- Career and coaching
- Parenting support
- Stress and anxiety
About Betty
Betty Gewirtz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of professional experience. She is licensed in New York as an LCSW and brings a calm, practical presence to conversations about work, life, and parenting. She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and aims to support them in finding clearer direction.
She has worked extensively with people facing career transitions and executive or professional coaching situations. She also helps people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the daily strain of parenting. Sessions focus on concrete steps and realistic goals rather than abstract theory.
Her approach centers on listening closely, identifying strengths, and building on what already works. She encourages short-term strategies for immediate relief alongside longer-term planning for lasting change. Practical tools and steady support are emphasized in each meeting.
Clients can expect a straightforward, respectful style aimed at making progress one step at a time. She invites people to bring the problems that matter most to them and to collaborate on strategies that fit real life. The process is paced to match each person’s needs and circumstances.
People often seek her help for issues such as parenting stress, relationship strain, difficulty sleeping, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and managing ADHD symptoms. She supports clients as they move toward more manageable days and clearer priorities.
How practical approaches translate to online work
Many clients benefit from focused, evidence-based techniques that target clear goals. One common approach she uses emphasizes skills-building and problem solving to manage stress, anxiety, and day-to-day parenting challenges. This involves identifying small, doable changes and practicing them between meetings to reduce overwhelm and build confidence.Another common technique focuses on coaching-style work for career and executive concerns. It centers on clarifying priorities, improving decision-making, and setting actionable steps to reach professional goals. These sessions often look at routines, communication strategies, and planning tools that can be tried out right away.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about current needs, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to maintain momentum between sessions by practicing strategies in daily settings and discussing results at the next appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with issues like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship questions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens closely, highlights strengths, and helps set realistic steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has more than 30 years of professional work experience supporting people with career and life challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.