- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Communication skills
About Bethany
Bethany Ferguson is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with six years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Bethany also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and phobia.
In sessions she listens for what matters most now and helps people sort through options. Conversations are direct and practical. She encourages small steps to test what helps and adjusts the plan as needed.
Her background includes several years providing psychotherapy to adults facing major transitions and emotional distress. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and depression while keeping the work concrete and goal-oriented.
People who feel stuck about work, relationships, or identity can expect focused conversations about values, behavior, and communication. Bethany helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and practices new ways of responding in everyday life.
Her approach balances emotional processing with problem solving. Sessions tend to alternate between talking through recent difficulties, skill practice, and reviewing progress. The emphasis is on usable strategies that can be applied between meetings.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many of the approaches Bethany uses are evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptoms and behaviors. Cognitive approaches involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and depression. These methods help with worry, low mood, and social anxiety by teaching practical skills to change patterns of thinking and behavior.Trauma-focused approaches concentrate on processing traumatic memories and reducing their hold on daily life through careful, paced work. This helps people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events learn to tolerate difficult memories and respond differently in triggering situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Bethany will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
The therapist's biography does not specify which session formats she currently offers, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people choose a quieter time slot, avoid camera use if preferred, or schedule around work and family obligations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and loneliness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, mixing emotional processing with problem solving. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, practicing new responses, and reviewing progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults facing transitions and emotional distress.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW-C credential and is licensed in Maryland.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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