Betty Acierno , LCSW

Betty Acierno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida. She earned a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and a certificate in aging from Florida Atlantic University, graduating with highest honors from the college of social work. She has devoted much of her life to the field of mental health, with a particular focus on codependency and personal empowerment.

Early in her career she completed internships and was hired by a local hospice, where her work concentrated on grief and loss as well as depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger. Her clinical style is calm and approachable, anchored in a strong therapeutic relationship and informed by several practical methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Betty finds it an honor to support people through challenging times and values helping clients build the confidence to make their own life choices. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Betty combines several practical methods to guide clients through challenges and transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s goals and values lead the work - this approach can support self-esteem, life changes, and relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress; it is often used to develop concrete coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that can reduce reactivity and help manage symptoms of anxiety, trauma-related stress, and ongoing emotional distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Betty will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may blend techniques to create a personalized plan. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and supported throughout treatment.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or to access support from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals like Betty to provide consistent, ongoing help while accommodating varied communication preferences and life demands.