Betsy Oquendo , LMHC

Betsy Oquendo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns, depression, and life transitions. She also focuses on issues such as codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, and concerns related to women's issues.

Betsy works in a calm, collaborative way. Sessions focus on the client's goals and practical steps to feel better. She listens closely and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Together they try small changes that fit each person's life.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's experience. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to reframe unhelpful thoughts. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are introduced when emotion regulation and coping tools are needed.

Betsy has practiced as an LMHC for five years. During that time she has helped people build coping skills, strengthen self-love, and clarify life purpose. She brings a multicultural awareness to conversations about identity and culture.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Betsy supports people who want a practical, steady approach to handling mood and relationship-related concerns. She aims to create an open space where people can move toward clearer choices and steadier emotional balance.

Approaches for online work and practical coping

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own experience and priorities. It involves active listening and helping people set goals that matter to them, which can be useful for decisions about career, relationships, and self-worth.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches methods to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral changes that reduce anxiety and low mood.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, provides specific skills for regulating strong emotions and improving communication. People learn short tools for calming down, tolerating distress, and interacting more effectively.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate on what fits a person's goals and comfort level. Choices can shift over time as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, choose faster check-ins, or avoid being on camera when preferred. The range of formats helps people access consistent support in ways that match their schedule and communication style.