Betty Laird, LCSW

Betty Laird is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with over 35 years of clinical experience. She earned her education at Loyola University in Chicago and brings a steady, compassionate presence to work with individuals and families facing a wide range of life challenges. She views people as resilient yet vulnerable to stress and loss, and she creates space for clients to give voice to their pain, examine how they see themselves and others, and move toward healing.

Her practice emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle for change, offering a nonjudgmental environment where exploration and growth can occur. Betty has substantial experience supporting people through grief and loss, fertility and adoption concerns, compassion fatigue, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression, and mood or personality disorders. She also addresses issues related to relationships, family dynamics, intimacy, and caregiving stress.

In addition to talk-based methods, she incorporates cinematherapy - the use of film to explore personality, coping, and conflict resolution - as a creative tool to deepen reflection and insight. Betty holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices with a focus on collaboration, empathy, and practical coping strategies.

Approaches That Guide Online Care with Betty Laird

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps clients explore attachment concerns, intimacy-related issues, and recurring relationship dynamics so they can build more secure and satisfying connections.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist follows the client's lead. This approach supports self-exploration, personal growth, and decisions about life changes by honoring the client's values and pacing.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical method for identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used to address symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching specific skills for coping and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Betty Laird works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels most helpful and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy with Betty includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and accessibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility limitations. These options allow continued therapeutic support across different situations while keeping the focus on meaningful, client-centered work with a licensed professional.