Bethany Virgilio, LICSW - Therapist in Rhode Island

About Bethany

Bethany Virgilio is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with two decades of experience in mental health. She keeps therapy straightforward and conversational so parents can talk about stress, anxiety, parenting strain, grief, and relationship worries without feeling judged. Sessions aim to help people leave with one or two clear next steps they can actually try at home.

Her style is warm and practical. She uses mindfulness to help with overwhelming moments and cognitive behavioral therapy to break the cycle of anxious thoughts and panic.

Background and approach

Those approaches are taught in simple steps so parents can use them between sessions. Bethany has worked across the lifespan from young adults to older adults. That experience informs how she frames goals and tailors strategies for different stages of life.

She pays attention to family contexts and parenting dynamics when those issues come up. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice values and make changes that matter. Attachment-based ideas help when relationship patterns and intimacy questions feel stuck.

Together these approaches offer both short-term tools and longer-term perspective shifts. Bethany practices in Rhode Island and uses straightforward language during sessions. She encourages questions and makes a plan with each person.

The focus is on realistic steps parents can use to improve coping, communication, and day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when emotions are strong. It can be useful for parents facing life changes or feeling stuck in difficult patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments; this approach is often helpful for anxiety, panic, and low mood because it teaches concrete skills to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Bethany will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and daily routines. She adapts strategies over time, combining mindfulness, ACT, and CBT elements when that fits the situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or moments when speaking live is hard. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into parenting schedules and to practice skills in real life between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Bethany commonly address?

She supports work on stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is conversational and practical. She focuses on simple, usable steps and keeps sessions free of judgment.

What is her professional background?

She has 20 years of mental health experience and has worked with adults across the lifespan from young adulthood through geriatrics.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LICSW licensure with the Rhode Island number RI LICSW ISW02199 and practices in Rhode Island.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs structured?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Blended family issues
Career difficulties
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family conflicts
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Grief
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Jealousy
LGBT
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Parenting issues
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self esteem
Self-love
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trauma and abuse
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Rhode Island
Languages: English

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