Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Betty Peterson, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 38358
- Licensed in Oregon
- LCSW, licence L10230
- NPI
- 1447574025
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
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
- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness support
About Betty
Betty Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Texas and Oregon, with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and mood issues such as depression and bipolar. Betty speaks English and works with adults on practical life problems related to work, parenting, and health.
She uses straightforward talk therapy methods that help people identify patterns and try new ways of coping. Betty draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and Mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. The work often includes setting small, doable experiments between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people are feeling unsure about change, especially around addictions or difficult habits.
Betty helps people with relationship strain, grief, communication problems, and parenting stress using clear tools and skill practice. She also addresses chronic illness, aging concerns, workplace stress, and compassion fatigue with practical strategies for daily life.
Her background across clinical settings gives her experience with both short-term problem solving and longer-term coping work. To start clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session, where goals and next steps are agreed on together.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, value-driven actions even when feelings are difficult. It helps with anxiety, depression, relationship decisions, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, sleep issues, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore mixed feelings about change and build readiness, often used for addictions or shifting habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Betty will discuss goals and preferences in the first sessions and together decide which methods fit best. That collaborative decision shapes whether sessions focus on skills practice, values-based tasks, or motivation work.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to bring everyday situations into discussion during sessions.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas, Oregon
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, mood disorders, grief, parenting strain, and related issues such as chronic illness and workplace stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, using CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and try small experiments between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
Is she licensed to practice in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Texas and Oregon; the profile lists Texas as her location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers