Bethany Friedman(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
California•New York
Adolescent mental health- Anxiety -Attachment issues- Depression- Eating disorders & disordered eating-Emotion regulation-
Bethany Friedman
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
Dr. Friedman is a licensed therapist with 12 years of experience working with teens and young adults. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and schools, providing care to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Friedman has been an adjunct faculty member at Santa Clara University since 2021, where she teaches courses on human development and assessing and treating suicide risk and self-harm in adolescents.
Dedicated to ongoing professional growth, Dr. Friedman actively seeks out new opportunities for education, training, and collaboration. She provides telehealth video sessions and offers both individual and family therapy, tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs. She also works closely with medical doctors, dietitians, and psychiatrists as part of a comprehensive treatment team.
With a warm, relational, and integrative approach, Dr. Friedman strives to create a supportive space where clients and families can navigate challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 12 years
Kaiser Permanente, Eating Disorder Specialist and Intensive Outpatient Provider , 2015 - Present
Santa Clara University, Adjunct Faculty Professor , 2021 - Present
California School of Professional Psychology, Doctorate of Psychology, 2013
Brandeis University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2005
Licensure
California: 27090 - New York: 020935 - Arizona: Psy-005876Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Bethany Friedman is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$350 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Venmo
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week