Therapist profile
Bethany Eakle, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting
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- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused plans
- CBT and mindfulness
About Bethany
Bethany Eakle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 17 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and related issues. She works with people coping with grief, intimacy challenges, eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical steps and manageable goals.
She uses a mix of approaches that fit the person in front of her. That can include client-centered conversations, solution-focused planning, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. Bethany aims to identify clear, achievable outcomes and then map out steps to reach them.
Bethany’s background is in social work; she earned a bachelor’s degree in 2003 and a master’s in social work in 2007. Over the years she has worked with people facing a wide range of challenges, from caregiving stress to blended family issues and end-of-life concerns. Her experience includes addressing trauma, domestic violence aftermath, and the complex needs that come with co-occurring conditions.
In sessions she balances active problem solving with listening. Some people come for skills and strategies. Others come for ongoing emotional support and space to talk things through. She helps clients find tools, information, and practical direction.
When someone is ready to begin, she works collaboratively to set goals and a plan. The focus is on small, steady steps that fit everyday life. Bethany welcomes adults who want pragmatic help for family and parenting-related strain as well as broader personal challenges.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their priorities and make their own decisions about next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. Those tools can be useful for handling intense emotions and improving relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Bethany will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That decision can change as progress is made and circumstances shift.
Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let someone choose audio-only or video depending on bandwidth, comfort with being on camera, or the kind of session planned.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting issues does she help with?
She helps adults with parenting strain, blended family issues, family of origin problems, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is eclectic and client-centered, using solution-focused planning, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness as needed to build practical tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working as a social worker and clinician since completing her MSW in 2007.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and provides services associated with that credential.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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