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Bethany Virgilio, LICSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationRhode Island
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Intimacy-related issues
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Bethany

Bethany Virgilio is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with two decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, mood disorders, trauma, grief, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She approaches therapy as a collaborative, down-to-earth conversation that aims to make goals feel manageable and to open space for new perspectives. Her experience spans work with young adults through older adults and includes focused work with anxiety and panic-related concerns.

Bethany frequently integrates mindfulness practices alongside evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support coping skills and resilience. She also draws on Internal Family Systems and attachment-based ideas when exploring relational patterns and inner parts that influence behavior.

Based in Rhode Island, she brings practical, compassionate guidance to people dealing with addiction, caregiving stress, family challenges, self-esteem concerns, and career or life-purpose questions. Prospective clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental stance and an emphasis on clear, achievable steps toward well-being.

How clinical approaches meet online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores the different parts that make up a person’s inner life, helping clients notice and compassionately relate to those parts to reduce internal conflict and improve self-understanding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, which supports handling painful thoughts and moving toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy examines relational patterns and early bonds to help repair connection and improve how people relate to others and to themselves.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify which methods fit best for their goals, needs, and preferences, and she often blends elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan rather than following a single method rigidly.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, try different communication styles, and access licensed professionals from Rhode Island without traveling to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Bethany work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and caregiver stress, addictions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and a wide range of family and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational, warm, and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on making goals feel manageable and incorporating mindfulness and practical coping strategies.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 20 years of experience in mental health and has worked with clients from young adulthood through later life, with extensive work addressing anxiety and panic concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential RI LICSW ISW02199 and practices in Rhode Island as a licensed clinical social worker.
Does she provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English