LMFT

Bethany Maroney-Peterson , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Bethany

Bethany Maroney-Peterson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and veterans. She holds a Master of Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work, and has pursued advanced training in trauma, PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, and human development. She is also certified in Combat Mental Health and has experience working with veterans and their families.

Her approach blends evidence-informed methods including Solution-Focused techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused work, and Dialectical Behavior strategies within a strength-based framework. She partners with clients to build practical skills for healthier relationships, improved mood regulation, and more resilient coping after life changes or loss. Bethany adapts interventions to each person or family, aiming to meet clinical goals while honoring individual circumstances and cultural contexts.

Clients can expect a warm, relaxed, and open style paired with collaborative goal-setting. She emphasizes skill-building and long-term wellbeing, working alongside people to restore connection, manage stress and anxiety, address trauma and attachment concerns, and navigate complex family dynamics.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps people and families explore attachment wounds, rebuild safety in relationships, and improve emotional bonds. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s own experience and priorities, offering a nonjudgmental space where a therapist listens deeply and supports self-directed growth, which can help with depression, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine methods, and Bethany works collaboratively with each person to identify the most helpful strategies based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they are practical and relevant.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while working with a trained therapist.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Bethany Maroney-Peterson have?

Bethany Maroney-Peterson has 16 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families, and veteran populations.

Is Bethany Maroney-Peterson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is CA LMFT 51390.

In which languages does Bethany Maroney-Peterson provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Bethany Maroney-Peterson located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Bethany Maroney-Peterson as my therapist?

You can work with Bethany Maroney-Peterson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Bethany Maroney-Peterson work with international clients?

Bethany Maroney-Peterson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Bethany Maroney-Peterson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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