About
- Stress and anxiety
- Caregiver support
- Chronic illness
About Beth
Beth Avery is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with 24 years of practice. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and long-term health challenges. Beth also addresses issues like compassion fatigue, sleep problems, self-esteem, and career-related stress.
Beth brings experience from roles as a Director of Social Work in skilled nursing facilities, doctor offices, and visiting nurse services alongside private practice. That background shapes how she connects physical health with mental health and supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, aging concerns, and end-of-life issues.
Her approach treats problems as part of larger systems. She looks at the people, routines, medical factors, and supports that influence behavior. Sessions include practical observation tasks and occasional articles or short exercises to try between meetings.
When useful and with permission, Beth coordinates with a client’s medical providers to understand how medications or health conditions affect mood and functioning. She uses a mix of therapeutic methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, and skills from dialectical behavior work.
People who want to consider the whole picture of their life and health may find this method helpful. Beth describes the relationship as collaborative, sharing ideas and suggestions to strengthen the systems around a person and reduce the pressure they carry.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making changes despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can reduce symptoms like low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which can be useful for intimacy-related worries and family conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Beth collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and daily life. She will suggest techniques, try different options, and adjust the plan as sessions progress.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes regular follow-ups and sharing written observations between sessions simpler. Ask about the available formats during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to suit real-world schedules and needs.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, and challenges related to chronic illness and caregiving.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a systems-minded approach and blends methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, and DBT skills. Practical tasks and brief between-session observations are commonly used.
How long has she been practicing?
Beth has 24 years of experience working in clinical and administrative social work roles as well as private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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