Works with
- Anger
- Coaching
How Betty works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LCSW-R
- Licensed in
- New Jersey, New York
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Betty
Betty Gewirtz is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with more than 30 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing work stress, career transitions, anxiety, depression, and parenting strain. Betty also helps individuals manage anger and rebuild a sense of confidence and balance.
Her approach starts with treating each person as the expert on their own life. She draws on executive and professional coaching skills to clarify goals and practical steps.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, realistic changes that add up over time. Betty encourages straightforward conversation and calm problem solving. She listens for strengths and options, then helps plan actions that fit daily life.
Expect clear feedback, goal setting, and follow-up on progress. She has guided clients through grief, relationship tensions, sleep difficulties, and major life changes. Betty also supports people coping with compassion fatigue and attention differences like ADHD.
Her long experience means she can offer many practical ideas to try. Beginning therapy with Betty typically involves identifying one or two priorities and building a simple plan. She supports people as they test new habits and reflect on what works.
Her style is warm, direct, and results oriented.
What Betty works with
Everything Betty lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Betty's practice.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Betty uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside executive coaching methods that focus on setting clear goals and practical steps. This approach helps people who are juggling work demands, career transitions, or high stress by breaking larger problems into manageable actions and measuring progress. She also draws on approaches that help with emotional regulation and coping skills. These methods teach ways to notice emotional triggers, practice breathing and grounding techniques, and try different responses to reduce anger and anxiety in daily life. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Betty works with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust strategies based on what feels most helpful. She checks in on results and refines the plan so it fits the client’s needs and preferences. Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for exercises. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick coaching tips, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options provide flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels.Questions people ask about Betty
What concerns does Betty commonly address?
She works with career stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends executive coaching with thoughtful conversation. She focuses on clear goals, practical steps, and checking progress.
What is her background and experience?
She has more than 30 years of professional experience working with adults in clinical and coaching roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.