Hello, my name is Bethany Nelligan, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York State. I bring over 16 years of experience in the mental health field, including more than 3 years as a middle school counselor. I have over 16 years of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient hospital, serving clients of all ages as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
In our initial session, we'll begin with introductions and then get into the specific challenges you're encountering. Understanding these will assist me in developing a personalized plan for our future appointments. My primary aim is to support you in gaining clarity, setting objectives, and pursuing a rewarding life. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to navigate their feelings and thoughts, enhance coping mechanisms, and strengthen resilience.
I bring a diverse skill set that includes empathy, active listening, effective communication, problem-solving abilities, flexibility, self-awareness, and a strong commitment to continuous learning.
With the use of CBT techniques, we can understand the connection between thoughts, feeling, and behaviors. I will help you recognize and challenge your unhelpful thoughts and learn to replace them with more helpful ones.
I will help teach you strategies to cope with stress, anxiety in a healthier way through emotion regulation, working on interpersonal relationships, grounding skills, mindfulness and more.