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Betty Gewirtz

Betty Gewirtz

LCSW, LCSW-R

Therapist · New York · 30+ years of experience

Supportive coach for stress and anger

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  • Strengths focused
  • Executive coaching
  • Practical strategies

About Betty

Betty Gewirtz is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of professional experience in New York. She focuses on coaching and supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, career challenges, grief, and relationship concerns. Betty emphasizes clients' strengths and believes people are the experts in their own stories. She aims to offer steady support as people take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Betty has worked with professionals on executive and career coaching, helping them clarify goals and navigate workplace pressures. She also assists people managing parenting strains, sleep problems, ADHD-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. Her experience includes helping clients cope with major life changes and depression.

In sessions she centers the client's perspective and practical problem solving. Conversations often focus on identifying useful strengths, clarifying priorities, and trying small changes that can make daily life easier. She frames therapy as teamwork, with the client guiding the goals.

Betty describes the first step as an act of courage and offers steady support while people make changes. She aims to help clients build clearer plans and workable strategies they can use between meetings. The work is straightforward and goal oriented.

She practices in New York and conducts work in English. For people considering therapy, she encourages completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment to see if her style fits.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Coaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

New Jersey, New York

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches fit into online care

Betty describes her work as practical and goal focused, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common technique helps people break down big problems into manageable steps and test small changes between meetings; this is useful for anger, stress, and daily routines. Another approach emphasizes coaching-style conversations tailored to workplace and career issues, helping clients clarify priorities and plan concrete actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Betty works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She listens to what matters most, adjusts strategies as needed, and checks in about progress so the plan stays useful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. It can also make regular follow-ups simpler for people juggling work and family demands. Ask about the available session modes when scheduling to pick what fits best.

At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LCSW, LCSW-R
Languages
English
License (New Jersey)
LCSW · No. 44SC00141200
License (New York)
LCSW-R · No. 013394
NPI
1427180595

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, career questions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. Conversations focus on strengths, clear goals, and steps people can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has more than 30 years of professional work experience and has done executive and professional coaching alongside clinical work.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and practices in New York.

In what languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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