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Bertha Beltran

Bertha Beltran, LCSW

Therapist in Arizona

Compassionate support for everyday struggles

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15 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

  • Listens without judgment
  • Practical coping tools
  • English and Spanish

About Bertha

Bertha Beltran is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, and low self esteem. She speaks English and Spanish and draws on 15 years of practice in Arizona to offer steady support for common life challenges. She encourages people who feel stuck to take a small first step toward change.

In sessions she focuses on making space for honest feelings. Conversations are straightforward and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then helps people name what matters most to them.

Bertha uses a mix of practical tools and reflective conversation. She may introduce strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking. She also uses client-centered techniques to follow the person’s pace and goals.

When trauma is part of the story, she can include EMDR-informed methods aimed at reducing the hold of painful memories. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are available for people working on intimacy or repair after conflict. Motivational Interviewing helps those who want clearer direction or behavior change.

Her interests include support for parenting stress, coping with life changes, career shifts, relationship wounds, ADHD-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. Bertha emphasizes collaboration so goals fit each person’s life. She invites prospective clients to take the first step and complete the matching process to see if they feel comfortable moving forward.

How certain approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. It helps people feel heard while they sort out their goals and concerns, and it works well for stress, relationship worries, and self esteem issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by offering exercises and short skill practice between sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be used when trauma or painful memories are central. In a step-by-step way, it aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions so daily life feels more manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, history, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. This is a collaborative decision and can shift as needs change.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another arrangement is offered. Many people find remote therapy helps them maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsGender dysphoriaIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, self esteem, career questions, and related concerns like parenting and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are direct and warm. She listens first, then offers practical strategies and reflective conversation tailored to the person.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals on a range of life and mental health concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Arizona and practices there as a licensed clinical social worker.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to accommodate different language preferences.

Can she work with international clients?

She accepts international clients. Confirm any time zone or scheduling details when arranging sessions.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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