- 19 years experience
- Focus on sleep and rest
- Collaborative approach
About Betty
Betty Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family challenges, and address addictions and sleep concerns. She aims to create an open space where clients can talk honestly about thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that get in the way of daily life. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice sensations and reduce reactivity in stressful moments.
Betty also draws on client-centered methods and motivational interviewing to support change at the client’s pace. Sessions focus on clear, achievable steps and on strengthening what already works for each person. She emphasizes collaboration and respects each client’s goals.
Over nearly two decades she has helped people with grief, trauma, mood disorders, and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. She also works with issues linked to chronic illness, caregiving, and workplace stress. Sleep and rest difficulties are a noted focus and are addressed alongside other life concerns.
Betty practices in Texas and brings a calm, practical style to sessions. She encourages people to take small steps toward better balance and clearer priorities. To begin, clients are invited to share current struggles and goals so she can help craft a usable plan.
Approaches that support change online
Betty uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take steps toward valued goals, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to build practical skills for sleep, mood, and stress. Client-centered methods guide the pace, with the therapist following the person’s lead and priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Betty will discuss options with each person and help choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and everyday life. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress happens.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find virtual work helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, for shorter check-ins on stressful days, or for using tools and worksheets between meetings. Talk with Betty about how to structure sessions so they work with your routine and goals.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Texas, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Betty works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep difficulties, relationship and family conflicts, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and workplace stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversation alongside methods that teach new skills and habits for daily life.
How long has she practiced?
She has 19 years of professional experience supporting people through life changes and mental health concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and Oregon and practices in Texas.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.