Bethany Peter
I’m a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who believes in the power of compassion, collaboration, and practical tools for real-life change.
With 12+ years’ experience in hospitals, maternal health and case management, I get how life’s challenges affect every part of you.
With over 12 years’ experience in hospitals, maternal health, and case management, I blend CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused, Strengths-Based and Mindfulness-Based approaches to help you feel supported, build on your strengths and move toward a more meaningful life. I look forward to meeting you and be a part of your journey.
First session
In our first session, we’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you hope to gain, and any challenges you’re facing. I’ll ask questions to get to know you and your story and together we’ll start shaping goals for our work. My aim is for you to leave feeling heard, understood and hopeful.
Strengths
One of my biggest strengths is helping people feel comfortable opening up, even about the hard stuff. With 12+ years’ experience in hospitals, maternal health and case management, I get how life’s challenges affect every part of you. I mix proven tools with genuine compassion so you can feel supported while making real, lasting changes.
Ideal clients
I work best with clients who are motivated for change but feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many are navigating major life transitions, balancing multiple roles, or feeling weighed down by self-criticism and stress. What they have in common is a desire for clarity, healthier coping strategies, and a more compassionate relationship with themselves as they work toward a life that aligns with their values.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my sessions, I use CBT to help clients notice and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, while building practical tools they can use in everyday life.
Compassion-Focused
I draw on CFT to help clients replace self-criticism with self-kindness, creating space for healing and emotional resilience.
Strength-Based
I focus on identifying and amplifying each client’s unique abilities, resources, and resilience. By building on what’s already working, we create strategies that empower growth, confidence, and lasting change.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I incorporate mindfulness practices to help clients develop present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and respond to challenges with clarity and calm. This approach fosters self-acceptance and emotional balance.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- MaineLicense LC23070
- MassachusettsLicense LICSW125775