- CBT methods
- Mindfulness
- Narrative work
About Betty
Betty Acierno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, issues around self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to relationships and life changes. Her profile also notes support for LGBT concerns and compassion fatigue.
Betty uses a relaxed, relationship-focused way of working. She places the therapeutic relationship first and then draws on practical methods. Those methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical rather than theoretical.
Her background includes clinical work in medical and mental health settings and experience in hospice, where grief, loss, depression, anxiety and trauma were central concerns. She completed a masters degree, a bachelors degree, and an aging certificate at Florida Atlantic University and graduated with highest honors from the college of social work.
In a session she tends to keep things calm and grounded, helping people look at patterns, thoughts, and choices. She describes an interest in codependency and supporting people to make their own decisions about their lives. The focus is on skills, reflection, and small changes that can reduce the weight of guilt or shame related issues.
People considering work with her are invited to use the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment. The profile notes sessions follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, so confirm the current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship. It helps people feel heard and to explore their own values and choices when guilt or shame are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel shame or anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short awareness practices and grounding techniques to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment noticing.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Betty will collaborate with each person to see which methods fit their goals and daily life. That means trying techniques, checking how they land, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to one method up front.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone use a session while on a break from work or manage caregiving responsibilities with less disruption. Ask about the exact session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues that often link to feelings of guilt or shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt in sessions?
Her approach is relationship-focused and relaxed, using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness to examine thoughts and patterns.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is an LCSW with 11 years of experience in medical and mental health settings, including hospice work with grief and trauma.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm specific pricing during the matching process.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.