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Betty Lustig, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- 18 years experience
About Betty
Betty Lustig is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, trauma and stress. Her work is practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on clear steps clients can try between sessions.
Betty draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to structure sessions. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new ways of responding, and change patterns that keep problems going. Sessions include talking through immediate concerns and practicing specific skills for everyday life.
Her background includes a Master of Education in Community Counseling from the University of Miami, Florida. That training underpins a clinical approach that is straightforward and focused on measurable change. Betty combines listening with active problem solving to keep work moving forward.
She supports people dealing with a wide range of issues beyond mood and anxiety, including sleep problems, anger, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life matters. She also addresses relationship topics such as communication problems, infidelity, divorce and blended family tensions.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow a plan agreed with each person. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to begin. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and Client-Centered Work Online
CBT focuses on identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online sessions can be used to review those patterns, set small practice tasks, and track progress between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and a respectful therapeutic relationship, which helps people speak through difficult feelings and decide what changes to try next.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then recommend ways of working that fit those factors. This is a collaborative process and may involve trying different techniques to see what helps most for each issue.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. One practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy schedule by avoiding travel time. Online meetings can also make shorter check-ins easier when a quick problem needs attention, and they can reduce the time commitment for people balancing caregiving or work responsibilities. Licensed professionals can explain which session setup will best match your goals when you schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, try small experiments, and develop clearer coping strategies for daily life.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Client-Centered listening with practical, structured steps so people can work on problems both in and between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 18 years of experience and a Master of Education in Community Counseling from the University of Miami, Florida.
Where is she licensed and what languages are supported?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and conducts sessions in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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