About Bethany
Bethany Ferguson, MD, LCSW-C, focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety while coping with life changes. She also supports individuals dealing with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Bethany aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what’s most pressing for them.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on identifying what’s contributing to symptoms and developing steps to reduce their impact. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address social anxiety, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
Background and approach
Bethany draws on six years of clinical experience to guide conversations and shape treatment plans. She values collaboration and works with each person to set goals and practice skills between sessions. The work is paced to fit what the client can manage day to day.
In therapy she often helps clients rebuild self-trust and clarify life purpose. She supports people who want to improve relationships, practice self-love, or move past old hurts like forgiveness issues. The focus is on practical changes that make daily life easier.
Sessions are offered in English to people located in Maryland. Bethany offers multiple formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and needs. The first steps are simple and start with a short matching questionnaire to pair the right therapist and schedule.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Evidence-based techniques are used to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One common approach focuses on practical coping strategies to reduce anxiety and stress. This involves identifying triggers, learning breathing and grounding tools, and practicing small behavioral steps to feel more in control.Another approach emphasizes improving communication and relationship skills. It helps people name what they want from interactions, practice clear requests, and repair misunderstandings. This work is useful for social anxiety, resolving conflict, and strengthening day-to-day connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and new needs appear.
Online therapy offers flexibility that can make regular care easier to maintain. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation and teaching of practical skills. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and easier scheduling during busy days.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
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