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Betty Burns

Supportive, experienced LCSW guiding meaningful change

LCSW Tennessee

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Trauma and abuse, ADHD
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Betty

Betty Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 19 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and couples. She focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and life transitions while encouraging clients to discover greater purpose and satisfaction in daily life.

Background and approach

Betty emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion as the foundation for each therapeutic relationship. Her practice adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s particular needs, combining practical tools and supportive guidance.

She draws on a range of approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies and trauma-informed techniques, to address symptoms and patterns that interfere with well-being. Betty offers therapy in Tennessee and online, aiming to make the process of seeking change feel manageable and hopeful.

Her goal is to support clients through the courageous step of asking for help and to work collaboratively toward clearer priorities and healthier coping.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Betty uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her toolbox and focuses on understanding relationship patterns and emotional bonds to improve intimacy, communication, and emotional safety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works together with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, adjusting methods over time to better fit needs and life circumstances.

Online therapy with Betty is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients in Tennessee to access consistent care without rearranging their lives, supporting continuity of treatment and easier follow-through on goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Betty commonly address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting and family difficulties, grief, ADHD, and stress-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends respect and compassion with practical interventions, using client-centered dialogue and evidence-informed techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
What is her background and level of experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience working in independent practice and online settings with individuals and couples.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the credential TN LCSW 4905 and practices in Tennessee, offering online services as part of her work.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with her?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work for sessions?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessLife purposePost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English