Bethany Kulp, LCSW - Therapist in Texas

20 years experience
Goal-directed approach
Mindfulness and bodywork

About Bethany

Bethany Kulp is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life changes. She also supports people facing grief, addictions, sleep problems, caregiver stress, and concerns related to identity and relationships. Bethany works in Texas and speaks English.

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens with empathy and helps people build skills to manage upsetting thoughts and strong emotions. She uses cognitive techniques to look at thought patterns and mindfulness to help people stay grounded in the moment.

Bethany also draws on body-centered methods that encourage noticing physical sensations and using the body to release tension. She uses practical tools for stress management, emotion regulation, and problem solving. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life.

She blends goal-focused work with supportive coaching. That can mean learning new coping strategies, planning for life changes, or addressing repeated patterns that cause pain. Bethany aims to help people leave sessions with clear next steps and skills to practice.

Over two decades, Bethany has worked with a wide range of concerns, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster and compassion fatigue. Her style combines gentle challenge with encouragement so people can try new ways of handling hard situations.

How Bethany’s Approaches Work Online

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It helps with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and patterns like obsessive thoughts by teaching practical skills and new ways to respond to difficult situations.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication. It’s useful for people who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions or who want concrete tools to manage intense moments.

Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment and gentle awareness of thoughts and feelings. It can reduce rumination, improve sleep, and help with stress and trauma-related reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. Sessions often mix approaches as needed, and adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can teach CBT or DBT skills, guide mindfulness practice, and use body-centered exercises adapted for video or phone sessions. Discuss your schedule and goals when you set up a first appointment to find the best way to work together.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster DissociationFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, grief, sleep issues, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-directed. She listens, teaches skills, gently challenges unhelpful thoughts, and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience providing behavioral health services to people with a variety of mental health concerns and personal challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LCSW, licensed in Texas, and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for appointments.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.