Betty "Denise" Pope, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Georgia

About Betty

Betty "Denise" Pope is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, parenting concerns, and more. She draws on 25 years of experience to offer practical support for depression, grief, sleep and eating worries, anger, and challenges like ADHD or compassion fatigue.

Her style is warm and interactive and she treats people with respect and sensitivity. Denise keeps conversations clear and focused. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works together with each person to set realistic goals.

Background and approach

Sessions look at what is happening now while also addressing past hurts that still affect daily life. Her background blends several therapeutic approaches to suit different needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and acceptance strategies to help people live alongside difficult feelings.

Motivational interviewing helps when behavior change feels hard, and narrative elements can help reframe a person's story. Therapy plans are tailored to the individual rather than following a fixed script. Denise listens for practical steps that can be tried between sessions.

She encourages small, doable changes and checks in about what is working and what needs to shift. If someone is ready to take a step toward feeling better, Denise offers steady support and straightforward guidance. She aims to help people build coping tools and move toward the life they want.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values even when feelings are uncomfortable, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change patterns that get in the way. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and managing stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping when feelings become overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made and new challenges come up.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to check in between appointments. Licensed professionals can use these tools to support ongoing skill practice, brief problem-solving, and steady guidance from a distance.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, eating or sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues.

How would she describe her therapeutic approach?

Her style is warm and interactive. She combines cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavior, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused ideas to match each persons needs.

What is her clinical background?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist with a wide range of concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia under GA LCSW CSW002268.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are costs handled?

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?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Parenting issues
Post-traumatic stress
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Georgia
Languages: English

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