About Betty
Betty Gewirtz is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with over 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on executive and professional coaching and helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, or major life changes. Betty frames clients as the experts in their own stories and aims to build on their existing strengths.
She offers steady support for anyone ready to try a different path toward greater satisfaction and balance.
How Betty works
With three decades of work behind her, Betty draws on a wide range of experience supporting people through career transitions and burnout. She helps individuals cope with sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses ADHD-related concerns and mood challenges such as depression.
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions typically focus on clear goals, small steps, and tools that can be used between meetings. Betty listens for what matters most and then helps people make plans that fit their everyday lives.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide coaching and clinical work, tailoring approaches to the person in front of her. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Betty supports people as they try new strategies, check what works, and adjust as needed.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, actionable suggestions, and encouragement to build on strengths. Betty emphasizes courage and persistence, helping people move toward a more fulfilling, happier life.
What Betty works with
The areas below are the ones Betty selected when setting up a profile. The first one is listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Coaching
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, LCSW-R |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Betty uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. One commonly used approach focuses on coaching-style work that clarifies career goals and leadership challenges, breaking larger aims into manageable steps and action plans. This helps people move forward when they feel stuck at work or need guidance on professional transitions.Another core approach addresses stress, anxiety, and mood by teaching concrete coping skills and routines. Sessions may include strategies for improving sleep, managing anger, and boosting self-esteem so clients have tools to use between meetings. These methods are chosen to reduce daily distress and improve functioning.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Betty will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods that match your situation. Together you will try strategies, review what works, and adjust plans as needed so therapy stays focused and useful.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when interaction matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients share thoughts in shorter bursts, which can fit a lunch break or a hectic schedule. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing work and family demands.
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