Betty Lustig, LMHC

Betty Lustig is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, trauma, and everyday habits like sleep and anger. She brings 18 years of experience and aims to make therapy a practical place to solve problems and build healthier routines.

She earned a Master of Education in Community Counseling from the University of Miami and holds the LMHC credential. Betty focuses on clear, conversational work. Sessions look at thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of feeling stable and connected.

Her main approaches are Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, chosen to match what each person needs. The relationship between therapist and client is central, and she emphasizes acceptance and trust as the foundation for change.

In sessions she listens closely, helps identify patterns, and suggests straightforward steps to try between meetings. That can mean shifting thought patterns, testing small behavior changes, or practicing new communication habits at home.

People often come for help with coping after loss, managing mood swings, improving intimacy, handling caregiver stress, or juggling work and family demands. Betty aims to make therapy feel like a collaborative process where progress is measured in daily life changes.

She encourages anyone curious about therapy to reach out and learn more about how she works and whether her approach fits their needs.

Approaches that guide online work and practical change

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, accepting relationship where the person leads the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and wants support that respects their values and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and daily habits shape mood and behavior. It uses simple experiments and skill practice to change unhelpful thinking and to build routines for better sleep, mood, and relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then recommend a mix of methods and steps to try together.

Confirm current online session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions without commuting, or options that don't require being on camera. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to help people practice new skills in their daily life and track small improvements between meetings.