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Betty Burns, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Practical skill building
About Betty
Betty Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 19 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and relationship concerns. She also helps with parenting stress, grief, ADHD, workplace problems, and life changes.
She uses straightforward, practical conversations to identify what is not working and what can change. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying different responses, and building clearer steps to manage day-to-day problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses to structure that work.
Betty blends CBT with attachment-based and client-centered methods to address emotional patterns and relationship difficulties. That means looking at how past connections shape current reactions and then practicing new ways of relating. Trauma-focused therapy is used when there are histories of abuse or overwhelming events that need careful attention.
Her style is direct and goal-oriented. She helps people set practical goals, track progress, and adjust plans when needed. Sessions include talking through problems, teaching skills to manage symptoms, and planning actions to test what works in real life.
Betty has worked in private practice and online for many years. She supports people across a wide range of concerns including addiction, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, intimacy issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and career difficulties. The focus is on useful steps that fit everyday life.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Betty commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-based work in online sessions. CBT involves identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then practicing small behavioral experiments and coping skills to test different responses. Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationships influence current patterns, helping people notice relationship triggers and try new ways of connecting.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and agree on a plan together. That plan can include short-term skill work, longer trauma-focused work, or a mix depending on what helps you reach your goals.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills and homework between meetings in the context of their daily life.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, plus addiction, parenting stress, grief, ADHD, and workplace problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, practice new responses, and set concrete goals to change day-to-day patterns.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of work in private practice and online settings.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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