- Gentle practical help
- Focus on relationships
- Goal oriented work
About Betty
Betty Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee who helps people facing relationship struggles, trauma, anxiety, addiction, and life changes. She draws on nearly two decades of clinical experience to offer steady, practical support. Her approach aims to help people find more purpose and satisfaction in everyday life.
Betty works with adults on a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, codependency, grief, mood disorders, and challenges at work. She focuses on what matters most to each person and adapts conversations and plans to fit those needs. Sessions are meant to feel respectful and direct, with clear goals and manageable steps.
Her methods include Attachment-Based work to look at how relationships shape current problems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Trauma-Focused approaches are used when past hurts continue to affect day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered care keeps the person’s voice central in planning and decision making.
Betty emphasizes practical tools alongside emotional support. She helps people break big problems into smaller, achievable tasks. That might look like building routines, trying new communication habits, or experimenting with coping skills between sessions.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Betty aims to make it simpler. She offers a thoughtful, steady presence while helping clients set realistic goals and track progress over time.
How Betty’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Betty blends Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people address relationship patterns and daily thinking habits. Attachment-Based work looks at how early and current relationships shape trust, boundaries, and intimacy. It can be useful for people who notice repeated relationship problems or struggle with closeness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and life situation. That means checking in about what’s working and adjusting plans as progress is made or new issues arise.
If you’re considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and can help people maintain continuity of care during life transitions. The therapist will discuss practical details and scheduling as part of the initial matching and planning steps.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
Betty works with a broad range of issues including relationship problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered style that keeps the person’s goals first and adapts methods to fit individual needs in straightforward, practical ways.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working in private practice and online settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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