- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family of origin issues
About Betty
Betty Lustig is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 18 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and family of origin issues. She also addresses sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and intimacy-related difficulties.
She uses a client-centered stance and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as primary approaches. In sessions she encourages straightforward conversation about what feels stuck. That can include looking at beliefs, behaviors, and patterns that started in childhood and still affect daily life.
Betty aims to help people name patterns that come from their family of origin and then test new ways of relating. She guides clear, practical steps people can try between sessions. Those steps often focus on changing unhelpful thoughts, building small skills, and practicing different responses in relationships.
Her background includes a Master of Education in Community Counseling from the University of Miami, Florida, and nearly two decades working with people facing loss, trauma, and life transitions. She draws on that experience to keep work focused and direct.
Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented. Betty encourages people to bring specific situations they want to change. Over time the aim is to weaken old patterns and increase choices about how to respond in family and relationship settings.
How her approaches shape online work
The client-centered approach focuses on the relationship between therapist and client. It involves listening closely and allowing the conversation to guide what to work on. This approach helps when someone needs to talk through feelings tied to family roles and expectations.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and relationship patterns that began in childhood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Betty will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then shape sessions collaboratively. That may mean mixing client-centered talk with CBT skill practice depending on the issue.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break or to keep appointments when travel is difficult. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that focus on doing specific CBT exercises between conversations.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, and family of origin issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, with a focus on clear goals and practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, loss, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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