Bethany Bertsch, LICSW

Bethany Bertsch is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota. She brings 22 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, bipolar symptoms, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. She encourages a straightforward, respectful approach where the client is seen as the expert in their own life.

Bethany focuses on helping people notice their strengths and apply them to daily challenges. She listens for what matters most and works with each person to set small, manageable goals. Her style is practical and encouraging, with attention to how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact.

Her background includes long-term clinical work across a range of mood and stress-related concerns. She has helped people dealing with panic, impulsivity, and mood disorders, and supports those coping with life transitions like serious illness or end-of-life issues. She also addresses caregiving stress and challenges around attachment and communication.

Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming symptoms and build clearer coping skills. Bethany often helps people with body image worries, eating-related issues, and feelings of isolation. She also works with clients facing guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.

People looking for support while caring for others will find this profile listed in the Supporting carers directory. To begin, readers should use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online support

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on practical skills people can use right away. For example, approaches that address mood and anxiety typically teach simple breathing and grounding exercises, help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. These methods are useful for panic attacks, ongoing anxiety, and depressive symptoms.

Another common element in evidence-based work is problem-focused planning. This involves breaking down stressful problems into smaller parts, trying concrete strategies, and tracking what helps. That style of work can support caregivers handling chronic stress, people struggling with communication, and those facing life changes like serious illness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress is made. Clients help decide what feels most useful and realistic for their daily life.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about how scheduling, session length, and the subscription model work when you complete the intake questionnaire.