- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Betty
Betty Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and Oregon with 19 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, addictions, mood disorders, and issues like guilt and shame.
She focuses on practical, talk-based work that aims to break up stuck patterns. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and values to find small changes that make day-to-day life more manageable. She also brings coaching elements for people who want structured goals alongside therapy.
Betty uses several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and build different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports making choices that match what matters most, even when strong emotions are present. Mindfulness and client-centered methods are woven in to keep sessions grounded and person-focused.
Her background includes nearly two decades of clinical practice across settings that asked for work with trauma, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, and caregiving stress. That range shapes how she notices patterns in relationships, work life, and parenting that feed shame or ongoing guilt.
In sessions she listens for what a person values and for small, practical steps they can try between meetings. Conversations often include goal-setting, skill practice, and reflections on how old rules or family roles still affect choices now. The tone is direct, caring, and focused on usable next steps rather than abstract theory.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking committed steps toward those values, even when difficult feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, guilt, and for decisions about relationships or career.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches concrete skills to test and shift unhelpful thinking and to practice different behaviors between sessions.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective and preferences, letting the conversation guide which methods are used. That makes it easier to combine skills work, values-based choices, and coaching in ways that feel practical.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Betty will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort with exercises or homework. That decision is revisited as progress is made and needs change.
Exact online session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit sessions into a busy life - it can be easier to join from a short break at work, reduce travel time, or use audio-only when a video call is not practical. The therapist will discuss what will work best as part of the first scheduling steps.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflict, mood disorders, grief, and concerns such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She combines CBT to examine unhelpful thoughts with ACT to clarify values and choices, helping people notice patterns that keep shame active.
What experience does she bring to the work?
She has 19 years of professional experience across clinical settings and has supported people with trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, caregiving stress, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and Oregon and practices from Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.