- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Panic and phobias
About Bethaney
Bethaney Long is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Bethaney has worked across age groups and settings earlier in her career and now brings that clinical experience into one-on-one therapeutic work.
Bethaney uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people cope with feeling overwhelmed and stuck. She listens to what is happening now and helps identify small, practical steps to try between sessions. Conversations are collaborative and goal-oriented, focusing on skills people can use in daily life.
She often helps people dealing with panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, and the aftereffects of traumatic events. Sessions can include work on emotional regulation, managing intrusive thoughts, and reducing avoidance behaviors that interfere with routines. Bethaney also addresses concerns related to grief, guilt, shame, and difficulties with trust or abandonment.
Her background includes supporting children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral concerns, as well as adults facing life transitions and relationship strain. That variety informs a flexible approach to therapy and practical problem solving. Bethaney emphasizes building confidence, improving coping skills, and developing tools people can use outside of sessions.
To begin, she asks about current challenges and what the person hopes to change. From there she and the client try out approaches that fit those goals, then adjust as needed. Sessions are aimed at clear steps and skills rather than vague promises of change.
Evidence-informed approaches and online sessions
Bethaney commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce worry and avoidance. Trauma-focused methods help people process distressing memories and the ways those experiences show up now, useful for post-traumatic stress and recovery from abuse.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk about what feels most helpful, try specific techniques, and adjust the plan based on how the work is going and the client's goals.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or let people avoid travel when that would be a barrier. Licensed professionals often use a mix of focused skill practice and conversation to make progress in regular sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related concerns like panic, phobias, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is person-centered and collaborative, using practical, evidence-based techniques and step-by-step skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience as an LCSW and additional years in the helping professions before that.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Kentucky LCSW and provides services from Kentucky.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.