- Anxiety and stress
- LGBT related issues
- CBT and client-centered
About Bethany
Bethany Morgan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, and LGBT-related concerns as well as issues like anger, low self-esteem, motivation, and relationship problems.
She offers straightforward conversation and practical ways to move forward. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small steps that can make daily life feel more manageable. Bethany adapts the discussion and plan to suit each person's situation rather than using the same approach for everyone.
Her background includes helping people with depression, addictions, grief, trauma and intimacy-related problems. She also supports those dealing with body image, eating issues, gender dysphoria, fertility or HIV/AIDS related concerns and with navigating non-monogamous or kink-positive relationship arrangements.
Therapeutic methods she uses include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches are used to address panic or avoidance, build coping skills, and increase motivation for change.
People who choose her often want clear, practical steps and respectful conversation. Bethany aims to listen closely and help map out realistic goals that fit everyday life.
To begin, she asks people to describe their main concerns and what they hope will be different. That information shapes the work she proposes in early sessions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead to identify what matters most. Online sessions using this approach center on the person's concerns and preferences, helping them decide which goals to pursue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and then works on practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can be used for panic, social avoidance, and day-to-day anxiety by practicing new ways of responding and tracking progress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that match your goals, and adjust as needed based on what helps most. That collaborative process starts in the early appointments and continues as priorities change.
The specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills in settings closer to everyday life, and appointments can be scheduled to match work or family routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Idaho, South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, plus related areas like body image and panic attacks.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the client's priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience as an LCPC and LPC practicing in Missouri.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Missouri.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.