- Client-centered
- Experienced LCSW
- Focus on health challenges
About Betty
Betty Acierno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the challenges of living with health issues. She is direct and calm in sessions and emphasizes building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and understood. Betty draws on practical tools and steady support to help people regain control and make clearer decisions in their lives.
Betty has 11 years of clinical experience and a long history working in medical and mental health settings. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and an aging certificate at Florida Atlantic University, graduating with highest honors from the college of social work. Early work in hospice shaped her skills supporting grief, loss, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
Her approach is grounded in collaboration. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break down unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy are used to rebuild focus and reshape personal stories.
Sessions are practical and paced to the individual. Betty often blends short-term problem solving with deeper work on identity, attachment, and past hurts. She pays attention to how illness, caregiving, and life transitions affect mood, relationships, and daily functioning.
People come to Betty when they need clear steps through a hard time. She aims to help clients find strength, set boundaries, and make choices that fit their lives.
Betty has 11 years of clinical experience and a long history working in medical and mental health settings. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and an aging certificate at Florida Atlantic University, graduating with highest honors from the college of social work. Early work in hospice shaped her skills supporting grief, loss, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
Her approach is grounded in collaboration. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break down unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy are used to rebuild focus and reshape personal stories.
Sessions are practical and paced to the individual. Betty often blends short-term problem solving with deeper work on identity, attachment, and past hurts. She pays attention to how illness, caregiving, and life transitions affect mood, relationships, and daily functioning.
People come to Betty when they need clear steps through a hard time. She aims to help clients find strength, set boundaries, and make choices that fit their lives.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingJealousyLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and what online work looks like
Betty often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers simple steps to test and change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person, so goals come from the client’s priorities.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice stress and soothe their reactions. Mindfulness practices can help with anxiety, chronic pain, and coping with health changes by strengthening attention and reducing reactivity.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. Betty collaborates with each person to set goals and tries flexible methods until a good fit emerges. She mixes short-term solutions with deeper reflection based on the client’s needs and preferences.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. Some formats are simpler when bandwidth is limited or when a quicker, focused session is needed. Ask about current session options and scheduling when you begin the matching process.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Betty commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and compassion fatigue, among other issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Betty uses a laid-back, collaborative stance that centers the person’s needs and goals while offering practical tools and structure.
What kind of experience does she have?
She brings 11 years of experience in medical and mental health settings, including work in hospice supporting grief and loss.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that region.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Betty?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.