- 18 years' experience
- Client-centered care
- CBT strategies
About Betty
Betty Lustig is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She brings 18 years of experience helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship problems, and career concerns. Her manner is straightforward and focused on building a trusting working relationship so people can speak openly about what feels hard.
Betty typically starts by listening closely to what is most troubling and then helps set clear, practical goals. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the conversation on each person's concerns and perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tries small, testable changes.
Her work includes supporting people facing life transitions, caregiving stress, chronic illness, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and intimacy or attachment challenges. She also addresses issues related to aging, blended families, divorce, cancer, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on changes the person can try between meetings.
Betty emphasizes a respectful, accepting relationship as the foundation for change. She tailors approaches to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Prospective clients are encouraged to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Sessions are provided in English and are offered in Florida. Betty uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
Betty typically starts by listening closely to what is most troubling and then helps set clear, practical goals. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the conversation on each person's concerns and perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tries small, testable changes.
Her work includes supporting people facing life transitions, caregiving stress, chronic illness, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and intimacy or attachment challenges. She also addresses issues related to aging, blended families, divorce, cancer, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on changes the person can try between meetings.
Betty emphasizes a respectful, accepting relationship as the foundation for change. She tailors approaches to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Prospective clients are encouraged to start with a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Sessions are provided in English and are offered in Florida. Betty uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How Betty Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online
Betty uses Client-Centered Therapy to make the conversation about what matters most to the person. That approach focuses on listening, acceptance, and following the client's pace to build trust and clarity about goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT involves testing small changes, practicing new skills, and tracking progress to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, or anger.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Betty will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person's life and adjust them if needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue with consistent sessions during life changes, while the therapist helps apply practical CBT tools and a client-centered conversation to everyday challenges.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus career concerns and related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and accepting, with an emphasis on a trusting relationship and practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.