Beth Donath-Tish, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Beth

Beth Donath-Tish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than two decades of practice. She uses a client-centered, supportive style to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and changes that feel overwhelming. Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at helping parents and individuals find clearer next steps.

Beth sees clients in New York and brings steady experience to each conversation. Beth trained at Fordham University, earning a master’s degree in 1990, and holds the New York LCSW credential R051034.

Background and approach

She has worked in outpatient psychiatry settings and provided personal psychotherapy for adults. Her background also includes time supporting teenagers in a group home and work with school-based teams for the New York City Department of Education. In school settings she performed evaluations related to Special Education services and participated in 504 meetings concerning suspensions for students with Individualized Education Plans.

She has offered both mandated counseling and at-risk support in educational contexts. That experience informs how she structures practical plans and communicates with other professionals when appropriate. Beth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to target unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness techniques to build calm and awareness, and psychodynamic ideas to understand long-standing patterns.

She prefers an initial phone call or brief live meeting so people can decide if they feel comfortable moving forward. Sessions are conducted in English and are offered through online formats including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Parents reading this will find a straightforward approach focused on problem-solving and emotional support.

Beth emphasizes respect, collaboration, and coming up with realistic steps that fit each person’s life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Beth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to lessen reactivity and build emotional steadiness, which can help with stress, self-esteem, and eating-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then suggest techniques that fit. That collaboration helps shape whether sessions lean more toward practical skill-building, present-moment awareness, or exploring longer-term patterns.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. These formats offer flexibility for parents and working adults, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up or check-ins in between live conversations. Many clients find this mix helps keep progress steady while matching therapy to their routine.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Beth commonly address?

She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, anger, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes, plus areas like ADHD and family problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is supportive and empathetic, with a client-centered focus that emphasizes meeting people where they feel most comfortable and building practical plans together.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 23 years of experience, including work in outpatient psychiatry, personal psychotherapy for adults, group home support for teenagers, and school-based roles with the NYC Department of Education.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York, listed as NY LCSW R051034, and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 23 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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