Bethany Virgilio

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LICSW Rhode Island

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Bethany

Bethany Virgilio is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and a wide range of other issues.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as a straightforward, nonjudgmental conversation that aims to open possibilities and make goals feel more manageable. Drawing on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based and client-centered approaches, she blends practical skills with attention to values and connection.

Her background includes work across the adult lifespan, from young adults through older adults, and she often uses mindfulness strategies alongside cognitive tools to reduce anxiety and address panic-related symptoms. Bethany holds an LICSW (RI LICSW ISW02199) and practices in Rhode Island.

She emphasizes collaboration and pacing therapy to each person’s needs, offering support that balances problem-solving, emotional processing, and skill-building. Prospective clients are invited to begin the matching process and schedule sessions based on availability.

Approaches That Translate to Online Support

Many of Bethany's methods lend themselves well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, panic, depression, and stress-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build willingness to experience difficult thoughts or feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and emotional bonds to improve trust, communication, and intimacy within important relationships.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques - whether cognitive tools, mindfulness practices, or attachment work - to fit the person's priorities and pace.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access consistent support from Rhode Island without commuting, adapt session styles to immediate needs, and use brief or ongoing contact that fits daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Bethany works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and many related topics.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach is conversational and nonjudgmental, combining practical skill-building with mindfulness and values-based techniques to make goals feel manageable and meaningful.

What is Bethany's professional background?

She brings two decades of experience in mental health, including focused work with anxiety and panic symptoms and clinical practice across the adult lifespan from young adults to older adults.

What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

Bethany holds an LICSW with the registration RI LICSW ISW02199 and provides services based in Rhode Island.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats can sessions be scheduled?

Clients may meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English