Bethany Tschappat, LPC

Bethany Tschappat is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in South Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma and abuse. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier, like improving sleep, managing difficult feelings, and handling career or parenting strain. Her tone is calm and direct, aimed at people who want clear next steps and steady support.

Bethany uses several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools when processing trauma or intense emotions.

Her work blends practical skills with attention to personal values. Sessions often include learning new coping skills, practicing communication, and setting manageable goals. She also helps people work through grief, intimacy-related issues, and problems tied to family of origin or caregiver stress.

With six years of clinical experience, Bethany has supported adults from varied backgrounds, including veterans, first responders, nurses, and teachers. She brings a holistic view that considers emotional, relational, and work-related stressors when making a plan.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative process. She focuses on helping each person identify barriers and build strategies to move forward, balancing practical tools with compassionate listening.

How Bethany’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while accepting difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by making behavior changes more meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, sleep issues, and low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves structured processing of traumatic memories to reduce their emotional intensity and can be helpful for people processing past trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try methods that seem likely to help. That process is collaborative and can be adjusted as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use a mix of techniques online, including skill coaching, behavioral experiments, and trauma-focused processing, adapted to what each person finds manageable.