Betty Acierno, LCSW

Betty Acierno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in the State of Florida. She brings more than 14 years of experience in medical and mental health settings and holds a master’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, and an aging certificate from Florida Atlantic University, where she graduated with highest honors from the college of social work. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker is a social work professional trained to provide clinical support and psychotherapy to individuals and families.

Half of her life has been devoted to the field of mental health, with a particular focus on codependency and empowerment. Early in her career she completed internships that led to a position with a local hospice, where she concentrated on grief and loss as well as depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger. That work shaped her sensitivity to people facing intense life transitions and loss.

Her therapeutic style is relaxed and relational, grounded in the belief that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for change. She integrates evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and reclaim agency. She regards it as a privilege to support people through difficult moments and values helping clients grow and feel empowered to make their own life choices.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Betty draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's experience and goals at the heart of each session. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their values and choices.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is goal-oriented and often focuses on building concrete skills to cope with daily challenges.

Mindfulness therapy is incorporated to help clients develop present-moment awareness and self-compassion, tools that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation across a range of concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Betty will collaborate with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and recommend or adapt methods that fit their situation. That collaborative process helps tailor care in a way that feels effective and respectful.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to provide consistent, goal-focused therapeutic support.