Betty Acierno, LCSW

Betty Acierno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, and trauma and abuse. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and figure out steps forward. Her manner is relaxed and focused on building a strong working relationship first.

Betty trained at Florida Atlantic University, where she earned a master's degree, a bachelor's degree, and an aging certificate, graduating with highest honors from the college of social work. She has more than 11 years of professional experience in medical and mental health settings, including work in hospice during internships and afterward. That hospice work concentrated on grief, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger.

Her clinical work emphasizes collaboration and practical change. Betty draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people reframe unhelpful thinking, develop coping skills, and strengthen their sense of agency.

She pays particular attention to codependency and empowerment, and also supports people dealing with relationship problems, self-esteem, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and life transitions. Betty describes watching people grow and reclaim choices as a central part of her purpose.

Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking so arrangements match their needs.

How her approaches fit into online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them feel understood before working toward change. It suits anyone who needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to process hard feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new coping skills, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together. That means techniques can shift as needs and preferences become clearer during sessions.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quieter check-ins during a break. Some approaches translate well to virtual meetings, while brief phone or video check-ins can help maintain progress between in-person visits if those are arranged. Licensed professionals will discuss which format best fits your schedule and therapeutic goals.