Betty Acierno

Betty Acierno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing grief, loss, and major life transitions. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, and compassion fatigue. Betty also supports people dealing with self-esteem, trauma, and LGBT issues. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people feel more in control and make choices that fit their values.

Betty draws on more than a decade of experience in medical and mental health settings. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Florida Atlantic University and completed an aging certificate there. Early in her career she completed internships and then worked for a local hospice, where much of her work focused on grief, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger.

In sessions she builds a trusting relationship first and then brings in practical tools. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the person’s goals central and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Betty also uses Solution-Focused and Narrative techniques to help people reframe their stories and set manageable goals. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with stress and grounding.

Her style is relaxed but focused on progress. She aims to empower people to make their own life choices. People who want clear steps and compassionate support may find her approach helpful.

Betty’s background in hospice work and geriatric topics informs how she approaches serious illness, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns. She brings practical strategies and steady support during difficult moments.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy centers sessions on what matters to the person. The therapist listens with empathy and follows the client’s lead to help them clarify goals and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of thinking. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is made together and can change over time as goals evolve.

Confirm the current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises or CBT worksheets during or between meetings to practice new skills in everyday moments.