Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and accepts 40 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and 8 more.

Beth Ungaro

(she/her)

LPC, 8 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

About me

Do you find yourself asking, “Why am I so overwhelmed all the time?” or "Why does it seem like everyone else is handling life better than I am?” If so, please know you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. I’m Beth, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, and I believe therapy should be a place where you can finally exhale—a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment or needing to have the perfect words. Maybe you’re exhausted from trying to hold everything and everyone together, wondering why what seems so easy for everyone else feels like such a struggle for you, or questioning why you don’t feel like yourself anymore. I’m a warm and empathetic person, and I believe compassion, authenticity, and trust are at the heart of meaningful therapeutic work. Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly 20 years as an educator in the School District of Philadelphia, an experience that shaped my passion for understanding and supporting people beyond what we see on the surface. As a wife and mother of two young adults, I understand that life can be complicated, messy, and exhausting! I believe therapy can be a place to do meaningful work while still making room for humor and a little lightness when appropriate. And I’m a firm believer that a little chocolate can’t hurt either. 🍫 Most importantly, I believe where you are today does not have to determine where you end up. Meaningful change is possible, and I’d be honored to help you find your way forward.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you’re not sure what to expect. Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for me to learn more about what’s bringing you to therapy. We’ll talk about what has been going on, what feels most important to you right now, and what you’d like to be different. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, your history, and how things are affecting your everyday life. We’ll begin identifying what you’d like to work on and discuss what might be most helpful moving forward. You don’t need to show up with everything figured out. You don’t need a perfectly organized story or a list of goals. If all you know is that you’re struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or something just doesn’t feel right, that’s enough. We can start there. Therapy is a process, and we’ll figure it out together. My goal is for you to leave that first session feeling like you’ve taken the first step toward understanding what’s going on and where you want to go from here.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I bring a combination of extensive clinical experience, nearly 20 years as an educator, and a practical, individualized approach to therapy. My clinical background includes hospital crisis work with children and adults, supporting survivors of domestic violence through a shelter and crisis hotline, and working with teens and adults in partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient settings. These experiences have taught me how to sit with people through difficult moments, understand what may be happening beneath the surface, and help them find a path forward. My approach is primarily cognitive through a holistic lens. I don't believe there is one “right” way to do therapy, so I draw from different evidence-based approaches and strategies based on the individual sitting in front of me. I believe understanding where your struggles come from is important, but insight alone isn't always enough. Therapy should also give you practical tools you can actually use in your everyday life. Depending on your needs, we may work on identifying thought patterns, challenging unhelpful beliefs, building emotional regulation skills, improving communication, establishing boundaries, practicing exposure, or developing strategies to manage ADHD symptoms. My goal isn't to give you a checklist of things to do, but to help you find strategies that make sense for you and fit realistically into your life. As an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider, I’m particularly passionate about helping adults understand how ADHD can affect more than focus and organization—including emotions, relationships, confidence, and everyday functioning. I especially love working with adults who have spent years wondering why certain things seem harder for them, sensing that something just isn’t quite clicking but never being able to put their finger on what it is. For some, discovering that ADHD may be part of the picture can be incredibly validating. I enjoy helping clients make sense of their experiences, let go of years of self-blame, and learn strategies that work with their brain rather than against it. Most importantly, I want therapy to be a place where we can look honestly at what isn't working, understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and figure out what can change. I believe meaningful progress comes from combining insight with action—and I want you to leave therapy with a better understanding of yourself and tools you can actually use when life gets difficult.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are adults who are ready to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes in their lives. They may have spent years questioning themselves, repeating patterns they don't understand, or feeling frustrated that they can't seem to move forward despite their best efforts. I especially enjoy working with women who are accustomed to taking care of everyone else and may have lost sight of their own needs along the way. I also enjoy working with adults who are exploring whether ADHD may help explain some of the challenges they've experienced throughout their lives. You don't need to have all the answers or know exactly what needs to change. What matters most is a willingness to be honest, curious, and open to looking at things differently. The clients I work best with are willing to participate in the process and are ready to take an active role in creating change.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

Identifies as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Location

Offers in-person in 2525 Holicong Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902

Virtual

My treatment methods

Eclectic

My approach is primarily cognitive through a holistic lens. I don't believe there is one “right” way to do therapy, so I draw from different evidence-based approaches and strategies based on the individual sitting in front of me. I believe understanding where your struggles come from is important, but insight alone isn't always enough. Therapy should also give you practical tools you can actually use in your everyday life.

, 110 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

August 7, 2025

I knew the minute I saw her page where she described why she does this, but she was the person for me. I was even more grateful and thankful when I met her. Might sound crazy, but I feel like the universe sent to me. She’s truly a wonderful person. I only met her once, but I feel like I’ve known her for a long time. I look forward to a long relationship with her. If I could give her 10 stars, I would.☺️

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Beth

May 6, 2025

I don’t know what I did before Beth. I was unhappy and lost in a sea of anxiety. She helped me find myself and figure out ways to live happier and healthier. I’m so glad to have her in my corner.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 35 with Beth