Beth Kaminsky
New to Grow
I am a relational psychotherapist who works with thoughtful, high-functioning adults navigating relationship stress, divorce, family conflict, anxiety, and major life transitions. Many of my clients appear capable and steady on the outside but feel overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure of their worth internally. I focus on helping people understand the emotional and relational patterns shaping their lives so they can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will focus on understanding what has brought you to therapy at this point in your life. I will ask about your current concerns, important relationships, and the patterns you’ve noticed in yourself over time. We will begin to look at how past experiences may be shaping present reactions — especially in areas of self-worth, attachment, and conflict. There is no pressure to have everything organized or clearly defined. The goal of the first session is to begin making sense of what feels confusing, painful, or repetitive, and to establish a working relationship that feels thoughtful and steady.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
One of my strongest qualities as a therapist is my ability to listen beneath the surface. I pay close attention not only to what you are saying, but to the emotional patterns and relational themes that may be shaping your experience. Clients often tell me they feel deeply understood in our sessions. I work to create a steady, thoughtful space where difficult feelings can be explored without judgment or pressure to rush toward solutions. I am particularly attuned to issues of self-worth, attachment, and the subtle ways people adapt to relationships over time. My background in literature informs how I think about personal narrative — helping clients recognize the story they have been living and consider how it might evolve. I balance emotional support with reflection, helping you gain clarity while also feeling genuinely supported.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with thoughtful, high-functioning adults who appear capable and steady on the outside but feel stuck, unseen, or unsure of their worth in close relationships. Many are navigating divorce, relationship conflict, family stress, anxiety, or major life transitions. My focus is on relational patterns, attachment dynamics, and issues of self-worth. I help clients understand how past experiences shape present relationships so they can make clearer, more grounded choices and feel more confident and connected in their lives.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Attachment-based
I use an attachment-based approach to help clients understand how early relationship experiences shape current patterns in intimacy, conflict, and self-worth. In my work with adults navigating divorce, relationship stress, and family conflict, I often see how attachment dynamics influence reactions to closeness, rejection, and uncertainty. In sessions, I help clients identify emotional triggers, recognize patterns of pursuit or withdrawal, and explore how these responses developed over time. I focus on increasing awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, and building more secure ways of relating. The therapeutic relationship itself becomes a steady space where clients can experience consistency, reflection, and repair.
Psychodynamic
I use a psychodynamic approach to help clients understand how early experiences, family dynamics, and relational patterns continue to influence present emotions and choices. In my work with adults navigating divorce, relationship stress, anxiety, and life transitions, I often see how unresolved themes around self-worth, attachment, and identity shape current struggles. In sessions, we explore recurring patterns, emotional triggers, and the meaning behind reactions that may feel automatic or confusing. I help clients connect past experiences with present difficulties so they can gain insight and respond more intentionally rather than repeating familiar dynamics. This approach supports deeper self-understanding and long-term change, not just symptom relief.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, self-doubt, and relational distress. Many clients carry internal narratives such as “I’m not enough” or “I will be abandoned,” which strongly influence their emotions and behavior. In our work, we examine the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and practice developing more balanced and realistic perspectives. I integrate CBT tools with deeper relational exploration so clients gain both practical strategies for managing distress and greater insight into the roots of their patterns.