Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW12905
- NPI
- 1265075105
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Betty supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness methods
- Solution focused
About Betty
Betty Acierno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and related issues. Betty also focuses on self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns.
Betty practices in a straightforward, conversational way. She prioritizes a dependable therapeutic relationship and uses practical methods to address problems. Sessions often include goal-focused work and moments to reflect on patterns that keep problems repeating.
Her background includes long experience in medical and mental health settings and work with hospice programs. That work shaped her approach to grief, loss, and chronic health challenges, and informs how she supports people through painful life events. She holds a masters degree and an aging certificate from Florida Atlantic University and graduated with highest honors from the College of Social Work.
Betty draws from several well-known approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going. She uses Solution-Focused and Narrative techniques to help people spot strengths and rewrite unhelpful stories about themselves. Mindfulness practices are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce stress.
Clients can expect a calm, practical style that emphasizes making decisions and building skills. Betty has worked across medical and mental health settings and brings that perspective to everyday worries like caregiving strain, chronic illness, codependency, and relationship breakdown.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Betty commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in practical ways. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention exercises to lower reactivity and manage stress during difficult moments.She also uses Solution-Focused and Narrative elements to help clients set clear goals and reframe negative stories about themselves. These methods are action-oriented and usually fit well into single-session goals or a short series of meetings. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work together; the therapist and client decide which approaches match the person’s goals and day-to-day constraints.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so work or caregiving obligations are easier to manage. A collaborative plan will be made to match the approach and frequency to each person’s needs and preferences.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and relationship problems, plus self-esteem and life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her approach is conversational and goal-oriented, using Client-Centered methods alongside CBT, Solution-Focused, Narrative, and Mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience in medical and mental health settings, including hospice work focused on grief and loss.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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