Therapist in Brooklyn, New York Betty Gholston, Therapist

Betty Gholston, LMHC, practices at LifeStance Health, where she provides compassionate and effective mental health care to individuals and families across New York. She creates a safe and supportive environment where clients of all ages—including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors—can explore challenges, build resilience, and develop strategies for lasting growth. Betty works with individuals facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions, offering both individual and family therapy as well as couples and group support. Betty is especially passionate about helping clients navigate ADHD, depression, and anxiety, which are often intertwined and can significantly impact quality of life. She uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build skills for managing symptoms, improving focus, and reducing emotional distress. Her work emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, ensuring that clients feel both understood and equipped to take meaningful steps forward. In addition to her specialties, Betty has deep experience supporting individuals and families through adoption and foster care, developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders. She also provides Christian counseling for those who wish to incorporate faith into their healing process. With her holistic perspective, Betty helps clients address not only mental health challenges but also the relational and life stage issues that influence overall well-being. Outside of her work, Betty enjoys rollerskating, reading, and taking walks with her dog. These personal passions reflect her belief in the importance of balance, joy, and mindfulness in daily life.