Betty Lustig, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Betty

Betty Lustig is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and trauma. She works plainly and directly, listening first to what is most urgent and then helping clients decide practical next steps. Sessions focus on building trust, naming the problem, and trying small changes that can make daily life easier.

She trained in community counseling and brings 18 years of experience providing care in Florida.

Background and approach

Betty uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through their concerns and feel heard. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and tests new ways of coping.

In practice she helps people manage sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and issues related to ADHD and bipolar conditions. She also addresses family-related concerns such as blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and family of origin patterns. Other areas she supports include caregiving stress, chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, and intimacy or commitment questions.

Betty aims for clear, doable goals in sessions. She works collaboratively and adjusts methods to fit what a person needs. Her style is steady and straightforward, with an emphasis on practical skills and real-life problem solving.

Therapy with her takes place from Florida and is offered in English. People connect by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and scheduling follows a simple matching and appointment process.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy in her work means creating a respectful space where the person’s concerns come first. In practice she listens without judgment and helps people put words to what is hard, which can relieve immediate pressure and guide the next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is practical and skill-based, often helping with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust as needed. The partnership between the therapist and client guides which tools are used and how therapy moves forward.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, phone sessions offer a simpler option, and live chat or text-based messaging provide quick check-ins and flexible ways to stay connected. These formats support regular work on goals and make it simpler to use skills between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep troubles, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and many family-related topics.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is straightforward and supportive. She focuses on listening first, then setting clear, practical goals with the person.

What background and experience does she bring?

She holds an MEd in Community Counseling and has 18 years of experience working in mental health in Florida.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC MH606, and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 18 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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