- Stress and anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Life purpose
About Bethany
Bethany Bertsch is a Minnesota-licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 22 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship difficulties, and issues with self-esteem. Sessions are conducted in English and Bethany does not work with international clients at this time.
Bethany believes people know important parts of their own story and brings that view into session. She encourages clients to use their strengths while talking through what feels stuck or overwhelming. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer decisions rather than abstract theory.
Over two decades she has supported people dealing with mood disorders, panic, and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns. She also addresses attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, and challenges that come with serious illness or end-of-life care. Life purpose and feelings of isolation are part of her stated focus.
In sessions she aims to help clients name patterns that keep them stuck. Work can include improving communication, managing impulsivity, and reducing shame or guilt. For people facing eating-related problems or grief, she brings attention to everyday choices that can lessen distress.
Practicalities matter to her approach. Bethany uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session using the See online therapy options button.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used with stress and mood concerns include brief problem-focused work and skills-based approaches. Problem-focused work helps identify patterns that cause distress and creates clear steps to change behaviors or reactions. It is useful for improving communication, reducing panic episodes, and handling caregiver strain.Skills-based approaches teach concrete tools for managing anxiety, mood swings, and impulsivity. These can include pacing tasks, grounding or breathing strategies, and structured ways to organize daily routines. Such techniques are commonly applied for depression, bipolar mood management, and panic symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick techniques that match a client’s goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions typically start with a short assessment and then try methods that can be adjusted over time based on what helps.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use virtual sessions to support people who need flexible timing or who prefer not to commute to appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues. Additional areas include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach emphasizes clients' existing strengths and practical steps. Conversations focus on naming patterns, improving communication, and creating manageable change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working with mood and stress-related concerns. That experience includes supporting people through grief, illness, and caregiver challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Minnesota. Sessions are offered from her Minnesota practice.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.