Betty Burns, LCSW

Betty Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people dealing with stress and anxiety. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and is warm and direct in her approach. Betty writes treatment plans to fit each person, not to fit a template.

She has practiced for 19 years in both private practice and online settings. Over that time she has supported people facing depression, addictions, childhood abuse and trauma, and relationship strains. Betty focuses on helping clients find purpose and more satisfying daily life rather than only reducing symptoms.

Sessions are collaborative conversations. Betty listens for what matters most and then tailors the plan to meet those goals. She uses practical strategies alongside deeper work about patterns, attachment, and past hurts.

Her style centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She encourages people to move at a pace that feels safe while also challenging unhelpful habits when needed. Betty aims to help people build clearer direction, better coping skills, and stronger connections.

People often come for help with managing emotions, navigating relationship problems, or recovering from past trauma. She also supports those working through life changes, parenting stress, workplace strain, and issues related to identity and purpose. Betty works in Tennessee and conducts sessions in English.

To begin, she asks new clients to share their goals so scheduling and planning match their needs. The focus is on steady progress and practical steps that fit everyday life.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early connections influence today's feelings and behaviors. It can help people who struggle with trust, intimacy-related issues, and recurring relationship conflicts.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist follows your lead, reflects what matters, and helps you discover your own solutions to stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. That may mean using more practical, skills-based work at first or shifting to deeper trauma-focused conversations as trust grows.

Confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling that fits work and family routines. Ask about scheduling patterns and session length when you complete the matching questionnaire so appointments match your needs.