Betty Peterson, LCSW

Betty Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She draws on 19 years of experience to support individuals who are struggling with relationship or family tensions, addictions, mood concerns, and the everyday pressures of life.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions are practical and straightforward. The goal is to find steps that feel manageable and meaningful for each person.

Betty uses a mix of approaches to tailor the work to each client. She blends acceptance-based strategies with cognitive tools and mindfulness exercises to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. Motivational interviewing and client-centered techniques guide conversations about values, goals, and readiness for change.

Her background includes nearly two decades working in varied settings, which informs a flexible approach to common struggles like grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, workplace stress, and chronic illness. She also supports people facing mood disorders and attention challenges.

Betty is licensed in Texas and Oregon as an LCSW, and she practices in Texas. If you want to explore next steps, choose the Start Therapy option to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice hard thoughts and feelings and still move toward the life they value. It focuses on small actions tied to what matters most and is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches simple strategies to change them. It can help with sleep issues, mood concerns, and managing anxious thinking.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches paying attention on purpose to reduce reactivity and increase calm. Short mindfulness practices are used to interrupt worry and improve focus during daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest a path that fits your situation. Techniques can be mixed and adjusted as progress and priorities become clearer.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since they are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins between appointments. Some formats also require less bandwidth or let you avoid being on camera for parts of a session, which can make starting feel more manageable.