- Attachment based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma informed care
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, relationship stress, anger, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges. Betty focuses on helping people find more purpose and satisfaction in everyday life.
Her style is straightforward and person-centered. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She listens to what matters most and helps clients set practical steps they can try between meetings.
Betty draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. When trauma is part of the picture, she uses trauma-focused techniques to reduce the hold of painful memories.
She has worked in private practice and online settings, supporting people through life transitions, parenting strain, workplace stress, and substance use concerns. She also addresses blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and family-of-origin problems.
Her approach treats anger as a symptom to understand rather than a character flaw. She helps people notice triggers, practice different responses, and repair relationships after conflicts. Betty pairs practical coping tools with conversations about values and long-term goals.
To begin, she asks about current struggles, what has been tried, and what a better week would look like. That information guides a plan with clear, achievable steps and regular check-ins to see what is or is not working.
How her approaches translate to online work
Betty uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on a persons priorities, with the therapist listening, reflecting, and helping the client set goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors, testing small changes to reduce distress and improve relationships.She also brings attachment-based ideas into online meetings, exploring how early relationship patterns affect anger and connection now. That helps when concerns involve intimacy, family-of-origin issues, or trust. These approaches are practical and often pair conversation with exercises to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Betty will review your goals and preferences during the first meetings and recommend which methods to emphasize. The plan is collaborative and can change as needs and circumstances evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Many people find remote sessions convenient for balancing therapy with parenting, work, and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with losing temper in relationships, workplace frustration, building resentment, and coping with someone elses anger.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her work is client-centered and conversational. She combines attachment ideas, CBT techniques, and trauma-focused methods as needed.
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 located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can internationals book sessions?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.