Beth VanKeuren Maldonado, LCSW

Licensed in Connecticut · 26 years in practice

Beth VanKeuren Maldonado is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience in Connecticut.

License and registration

LCSW, Connecticut: 005811 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1346261153 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 26
Languages: English

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About Beth

Beth VanKeuren Maldonado is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience in Connecticut. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. Her practice focuses on practical, steady support when life feels overwhelming.

She emphasizes warm, nonjudgmental listening. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and on small, workable steps forward. Beth draws on a mix of approaches to help people change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills that fit everyday life.

Background and approach

Her background includes long experience helping people through major life changes and ongoing challenges. That has included support for those coping with grief, addiction, chronic illness, caregiving strain, and work-related stress. She also offers help for intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and issues related to identity and relationships.

Beth uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance work, mindfulness, and skills-based strategies to address symptoms and improve daily functioning. She helps people set realistic goals and practices clear ways to manage intense emotions and difficult thinking. In sessions she aims for a calm, collaborative tone.

People can expect practical exercises, reflective conversation, and homework when it will help. The emphasis is on steady progress, not quick fixes.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Beth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Beth names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small actions that move a person toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns that worsen anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with stress and emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan over time so it fits the client's needs.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different days and routines. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can work when bandwidth is low, and messaging is useful for brief check-ins or when people prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving schedules, or busy days while keeping consistent momentum.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Beth address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and related concerns such as grief, addiction, and caregiving stress.

What is Beth's therapy style like?

Her approach emphasizes warm listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and building skills that fit day-to-day life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 26 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - practicing in Connecticut.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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