Betty Peterson , LCSW

Betty Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, and family conflicts. She is licensed to practice in both Oregon and Texas and brings long-standing clinical experience to each conversation. Betty focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and safely. She works collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, set practical goals, and develop coping strategies that fit each person’s life circumstances.

Betty approaches therapy with empathy and encouragement, recognizing that taking the first steps toward change takes courage. She offers support and practical guidance aimed at increasing wellbeing and helping clients move toward a more fulfilling life. Whether clients are managing life transitions, addiction concerns, stress, or relational issues, Betty centers the work on respect, empowerment, and real-world tools that promote progress over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Betty draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor online care to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can move toward meaningful goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their experience while the therapist mirrors understanding and supports self-directed growth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Betty partners with clients to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting the approach as needed so therapy fits each person’s life and priorities. Online therapy makes that collaboration more flexible. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels, making regular work on challenges easier to maintain and more accessible for people balancing busy lives.