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- Attachment focus
- CBT techniques
- Cinematherapy use
About Betty
Betty Laird is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with 40 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and other life challenges using the approaches she lists.
Laird works from a relational stance and places the therapeutic relationship at the center of change. She uses client-centered methods and attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused ideas to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
She helps people talk through grief, fertility and adoption issues, compassion fatigue, PTSD or trauma reactions, mood concerns, and long-term stress. She also addresses eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and meaning-focused worries that arise with life transitions.
Laird uses cinematherapy at times - watching and discussing film scenes to reflect on coping, identity, and conflict resolution. Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on understanding what keeps a problem going and what can be changed in small steps.
Her style is straightforward and relationship-focused. She aims to help people name patterns, practice new skills, and track small shifts over time. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling when they first reach out.
Background and approach information above is presented in plain terms to help people decide whether to move forward with scheduling.
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Approach and practical notes for online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationships shape current feelings and behaviors. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and improve emotional connection and trust. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back a person's experience to help them clarify feelings and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practices concrete skills to change them.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to prioritize based on goals and what feels most useful. That process can involve trying ideas from different approaches and adjusting as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. Some clients prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others choose audio for lower bandwidth or shorter check-ins. Discuss session length and any practical needs when scheduling to find what fits everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach centers on the therapeutic relationship with client-centered, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral elements.
How many years of clinical experience does she have?
She has 40 years of experience in clinical social work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.