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Beth A Bunting

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Beth A Bunting, LCSW

Pennsylvania

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting issues

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About

  • CBT focused
  • Caregiver support
  • Adoption and attachment

About Beth

Beth A Bunting is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 30 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and the strains of parenting and family life. She also helps people dealing with grief, relationship and communication problems, and challenges related to adoption or blended families.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that make problems worse and to test new ways of coping. Sessions focus on clear steps a person can try between meetings and on skills that apply to daily life.

Beth combines individual work with group methods when appropriate. That means some concerns are addressed one to one, while others may benefit from hearing how peers handle similar issues. She draws on three decades of practice to decide which mix fits a person’s situation.

She pays attention to family-related stress such as caregiver strain, attachment questions, blended family dynamics, and issues around adoption or foster care. Beth also supports people experiencing codependency, infidelity, or recovery from domestic violence and separation.

Beth received a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. As an LCSW she brings long experience helping adults talk through difficult feelings and make concrete changes. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the site’s process to schedule a first appointment.

How sessions work

How her CBT approach is used in online work

CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. It breaks problems into manageable steps and gives practical exercises to try between sessions. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Beth also uses group-informed methods alongside one-to-one work when that mix seems useful. Group-informed methods mean bringing observations from group settings into individual sessions so people can learn from others’ strategies and apply them to their own family concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be done together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable. That conversation guides whether CBT, group-informed techniques, or a blend will be used going forward.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so the practical work continues between appointments.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedInfidelityJealousyMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family concerns does she address?

She helps with family problems such as blended family issues, adoption and foster care challenges, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is practical and straightforward, using steps and skills people can try between sessions, with a focus on changing thoughts and behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, mood disorders, and family-related stress.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specifics depend on the chosen plan.

How do I start working with her?

Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

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