- Attachment-based work
- CBT strategies
- Family of origin focus
About Betty
Betty Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 19 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, and family of origin issues. Betty also supports people facing grief, parenting stress, ADHD symptoms, and workplace challenges.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people clarify what matters to them now. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that come from the family someone grew up in and how those patterns affect current relationships and choices. Practical strategies and clear goals are used alongside talking through difficult memories and emotions.
Betty draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections shape present relationships. She also uses client-centered approaches to keep the work grounded in the person’s priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used when changing thoughts and behaviors can reduce anxiety or improve daily functioning.
For people coping with traumatic memories, she incorporates trauma-focused methods to process distressing events at a manageable pace. She aims to help people reduce symptoms that interfere with work, parenting, and intimate relationships while building skills for handling stress and cravings.
Her practice emphasizes respectful, direct dialogue and collaborative planning. The focus is on practical change and coping skills, not on labeling or quick fixes. Betty encourages people who notice old family patterns shaping their life now to explore those issues and consider what they want to be different.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Betty uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. This approach helps with intimacy concerns, relationship conflicts, and understanding reaction patterns. Client-centered therapy keeps the focus on the person’s priorities and pacing, letting clients direct what matters most in each session.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques when changing thoughts or behaviors can reduce anxiety, improve mood, or address addictive patterns. CBT offers specific exercises and homework that can be practiced between sessions to build new habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client discuss goals and preferences, and adjust methods as needs change. That collaboration helps make sessions feel relevant and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Depending on the agreed format, online sessions can support ongoing work on family patterns, trauma processing, or skill-building in everyday life.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is her therapy style?
She uses direct conversation and collaborative planning, combining talk with practical skills to address patterns and daily challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working in private practice and online settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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