Bethany Bahl (she/they)

I provide a collaborative, affirming approach to therapy that combines mindfulness, skill-building, and empathetic exploration, drawing on my training in evidence-based treatments such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

In my work with clients, we challenge what isn’t working in their life, while celebrating and building upon their existing strengths. My areas of specialty include life transitions (e.g. moving, starting a new job or school, relationship beginnings or endings), anxiety and worry, depression, LGBTQIA+ issues, identity concerns, and trauma.

I often encourage conversations about identity, oppression, and privilege with my clients, as I believe therapy can provide an important space to understand and address the effects of racism, sexism, heterosexism, classism, and ableism on our lives.

Prior to working in private practice, I trained at New York University’s Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing, a community outpatient setting, while also obtaining my M.A. in counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from NYU. My passion for destigmatizing mental health and promoting wellness in underserved communities has led to my previous work experiences with The Trevor Project and Frontline Paper. In addition to work as a therapist, I am a volunteer for New York City’s branch of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS).