Betty Burns, LCSW

Licensed in Tennessee · 19 years in practice

Betty Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn out.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 4905 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1598901357 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 19
Languages: English

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About Betty

Betty Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn out. She focuses on practical steps so daily life feels more manageable. Her style is respectful and steady, aimed at helping clients find more purpose and balance.

She has 19 years of experience working with individuals and couples in independent practice and online. That background includes long-term care for anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma from childhood.

Background and approach

She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. In sessions she listens closely and names patterns that get in the way of progress. She uses a mix of approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts, deepen close relationships, and process painful experiences.

Many clients come wanting relief from stress, relationship strains, parenting challenges, or struggles with self-esteem. Betty pays attention to both current problems and the stories people bring from their past. She helps clients set small, concrete goals and checks in on what works along the way.

The work is collaborative, with pacing set by the client’s comfort and needs. Her practice serves people in Tennessee and offers a range of online session types. If someone is looking for steady support through life changes, grief, or recovery from trauma, she provides a thoughtful path forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Betty lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
ADHD
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Post-traumatic stress
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Betty names

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Online support

How her approaches work online and in daily life

Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps people who struggle with trust, closeness, or repeating old patterns in relationships by identifying those patterns and trying new ways of relating.

Client-centered therapy centers the person's own goals and experience. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's lead, helping clarify what matters most and supporting personal growth at a comfortable pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and habits. It breaks problems into manageable steps, teaching skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will discuss options and work together with the client to decide what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration shapes how sessions proceed and which techniques are tried.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face connection when a more personal session is wanted. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for short updates, coaching-style questions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting stress, and career concerns. Additional focuses include blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and workplace problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, tailoring conversations and plans to each client. She combines practical strategies with deeper work on attachment and trauma when needed.

What is her professional background?

She has 19 years of experience in independent practice and online work supporting people through life changes, addiction recovery, and recovery from childhood trauma.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She practices in Tennessee and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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