Betty "Denise" Pope , LCSW, CSW

Betty "Denise" Pope is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy in Georgia. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - professional social work credentials that reflect advanced training and state licensure in clinical social work. Over the course of her career she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, addiction, trauma, and emotional abuse.

Her counseling style is described as warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on each person as an individual. Her clinical approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and acceptance and commitment therapy to address the specific problems a person brings to therapy.

Betty "Denise" Pope tailors conversation and treatment plans to fit each client’s unique needs and goals, adapting methods as progress is made. She emphasizes collaboration, helping people find practical ways to change patterns, build coping skills, and move toward a more satisfying life. She welcomes those who are ready to take the step toward change and offers supportive guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Betty "Denise" Pope uses evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so people can pursue meaningful activities even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered method for exploring ambivalence and strengthening readiness for change, often used when addressing addictions or other behavior changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their goals, circumstances, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - services can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate work, family, and travel demands. These options make it easier for people to access consistent care from licensed professionals and to maintain momentum between sessions while fitting therapy into busy lives.