Betty Lustig , LMHC

Betty Lustig is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with an MEd in Community Counseling from the University of Miami, Florida. With 18 years of clinical experience, she has worked with people facing anxiety and depression, post-traumatic stress, loss and grief, relationship struggles, and other mental health challenges. Her practice emphasizes identifying the core concerns and developing practical strategies that help clients feel stronger and more resilient.

Betty relies primarily on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailoring techniques to meet each person where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, accepting relationship so clients can speak openly, while CBT addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to create measurable change. She also integrates other approaches when a client’s needs call for different tools.

She values the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of change, offering acceptance and steady support throughout the work. Betty approaches therapy as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to set goals and track progress. She looks forward to guiding individuals through their healing and growth journeys.

How Client-Centered and CBT Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy centers the relationship between therapist and client, offering acceptance, empathy, and space to explore thoughts and feelings. Online, this approach helps people talk freely about what matters most and build trust even when sessions happen remotely. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective strategies - an approach that translates well to structured online sessions and practical between-session exercises.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Betty collaborates with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as therapy progresses to find the best fit. The relationship and the plan evolve together rather than being fixed up front.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. For many people, remote sessions provide a convenient and effective way to work toward their goals.