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Online therapist

Betty Gewirtz

Experienced coach focused on practical change

Credentials
LCSW, LCSW-R
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Betty

Betty Gewirtz is a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of practice in New York. She brings long experience in executive and professional coaching and focuses on practical problem solving. She meets people where they are and helps them take realistic steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Her style centers on recognizing each person's strengths and building on them. Sessions emphasize clear goals and manageable changes rather than only talking about problems.

Background and approach

She supports clients through stress, anxiety, career questions, grief, parenting challenges, sleep difficulties, and anger or low self-esteem. Betty uses approaches grounded in proven therapeutic techniques to help people develop new skills and habits. She works collaboratively, listening first and then offering strategies that fit the client’s daily life and schedule.

Her coaching background informs work around career and executive concerns. People who prefer direct, goal-oriented conversations tend to find her helpful. She frames challenges as solvable and focuses on practical steps a client can take between sessions.

Her approach balances empathy with clear suggestions and action plans. Sessions are offered in English and take place online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The therapist practices from New York and holds professional credentials that reflect long-standing clinical work and coaching experience.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online care

Betty uses evidence-based techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavior change. One approach emphasizes skill-building to manage stress and anxiety with short exercises and routines that people can try between sessions. Another approach targets problem solving and goal setting, helping clients break big problems into small tasks and track progress over time.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She listens to each person’s situation, goals, and daily demands and then suggests techniques that fit their needs and preferences. Over a few sessions she adjusts the plan so it feels useful and realistic for the client.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy days. These formats allow flexible scheduling, quick check-ins when needed, and a way to continue work between meetings. Therapy this way supports steady progress while accommodating work and family commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family topics, grief, sleep problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career issues, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on your strengths and on small, doable steps to reach goals rather than long abstract discussions.
What is her professional background?
She has more than 30 years of professional experience and a background that includes executive and professional coaching.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials with New Jersey license NJ LCSW 44SC00141200 and New York license NY LCSW-R 013394, and she practices from New York.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online therapy.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Coaching

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English

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