Bertha Beltran, LCSW

Bertha Beltran is an Arizona-based licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, or the challenges of chronic illness. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, career questions, ADHD, and concerns related to gender identity and intimacy.

Bertha creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about their worries. She aims for clear, practical conversations that focus on what the client wants to change. Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on small, doable steps.

Her approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. That mix lets her address both current problems and the memories or patterns that keep repeating. She uses tools that fit each person’s situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Clients can expect help with day-to-day coping, building better communication, and managing symptoms tied to trauma or chronic pain. Bertha also works with people facing life transitions, burnout, and compassion fatigue. She offers support for those exploring sexual orientation or gender questions.

Bertha works in English and Spanish. People seeking therapy start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How her approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and values and uses open listening to help someone feel understood and decide what changes matter most. It is helpful for building trust, exploring life purpose, and addressing relationship or identity concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple exercises and practice outside sessions to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and manage daily stressors.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) works with memories and strong emotions to reduce their hold on day-to-day life. It is often used for post-traumatic stress and intense trauma responses.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, comfort level, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. This is a shared process that can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling, fewer travel demands, and the ability to fit sessions around work or caregiving. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make regular check-ins and skill practice simpler to maintain while juggling everyday responsibilities.