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Betty Peterson

Betty Peterson, LCSW

Therapist in Texas

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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19 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Person-centered approach
  • Mindfulness and ACT
  • Practical skill building

About Betty

Betty Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker with 19 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship struggles. She practices in Texas and draws on straightforward, person-focused conversations to make space for hard feelings and honest thinking.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental environment where people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on small, practical steps clients can use between meetings. The work often starts with identifying what feels most urgent and what goals matter to the client.

Betty uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. She tailors tools to the person in front of her, aiming to reduce overwhelm and build clearer choices. This can help with self esteem, coping with life changes, and everyday stress.

Her background includes long-term practice with families, relationship concerns, trauma and grief. She also addresses chronic health challenges, workplace strain, and issues like codependency and parenting stress. Betty brings nearly two decades of practical experience to these topics.

Clients who meet with her work at a comfortable pace. Betty helps people clarify values, practice new skills, and make changes that fit real life. To begin, she asks simple questions about what the client wants to change and what has helped before.

How therapy approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take action based on personal values. It’s useful for stress, anxiety, and building self esteem by focusing on meaningful steps rather than eliminating every difficult thought.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and mood regulation.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques support coping with stress, chronic pain, and difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to test methods and adjust based on what fits the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process helps clarify which tools feel useful in daily life.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice skills between meetings in the same routines where problems arise.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Texas, Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family conflict, self esteem, trauma and grief among other issues.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style is person-centered and practical, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness to build skills and clarify values.

What experience does she bring?

She has 19 years of professional experience working with stress, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, and long-term concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and also holds an LCSW in Oregon, and practices in Texas.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I get started?

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

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