Betty Peterson, LCSW

Betty Peterson is a licensed professional who brings 19 years of experience to her clinical work in Oregon and Texas. She practices as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and has spent nearly two decades supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, and family conflicts.

Her approach emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak freely about thoughts and feelings. She encourages clients to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek change and partners with them to take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Betty focuses on empowering clients rather than directing them, helping them build skills and insight that support long-term progress. She aims to be a steady source of support as clients work toward clearer goals, healthier relationships, and improved coping with life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is often used with people facing anxiety, stress, or major life changes and focuses on building psychological flexibility.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches specific strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new, more adaptive responses.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth. This approach is useful for clients seeking a collaborative environment to explore personal goals, relationships, and emotional challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Betty will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may integrate techniques from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - so clients can choose what works best for their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they support consistent progress over time.