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Betty Laird, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Betty is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Betty. View 22 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Indiana

Recent reviews

Betty is amazing! I love that she helps look at my issues on a deeper level and also is able to help me start to be a better person.

Reviewed July 2024

Betty is a great therapist and I value her very much!!

Reviewed June 2024

More about Betty

  • 40 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello! My name is Betty Laird and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with over 35 years of experience. I attended Loyola University in Chicago. I believe that we are all amazing, complicated and resilient beings as well as vulnerable to stress and loss. At times we all need a safe place to give voice to our pain, explore our perceptions of ourselves and others and have a companion on our journeys toward healing. My approach is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which the therapeutic relationship is the vehicle of change. I have experience with grief and loss issues, fertility and adoption challenges, compassion fatigue, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression, mood and personality disorders. I also use cinematherapy ( use of film to explore personality , coping and conflict resolution) .

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Compassion fatigue LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Trichotillomania Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Betty Laird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568879054.

  • LCSW · Indiana · 34000141A · Expires April 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Betty Laird

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

22 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Excellent Amazing Helping Knowledgeable Wonderful Healing Helped Listens Professional

Betty is amazing! I love that she helps look at my issues on a deeper level and also is able to help me start to be a better person.

Reviewed July 2024

Betty is a great therapist and I value her very much!!

Reviewed June 2024

Love her

Reviewed May 2024

Betty has priceless experience and wisdom on the world, and the vehicles in which drive the healing of the psyche. Beyond her experience and skill, Betty’s spirit embodies one of acceptance, compassion, comfort, and partnership. In which provides a safe mesa in which one can explore their inner selves- their values, goals, stressors, and trauma, dreams, and much more.

Reviewed May 2024

Betty is flexible and very down to earth. She has helped me thru some very difficult times.

Reviewed March 2024

She's very honest, experienced, and knowledgeable, best therapist out there

Reviewed March 2024

Great therapist!

Reviewed November 2023

Betty is helping me a lot in just a few sessions!

Reviewed September 2023

Betty is great, she listens and def helps me!!

Reviewed September 2023

Betty is amazing. She responds quickly to any messages and after only two sessions, I feel like she’s been my therapist for many years.

Reviewed June 2023

I’ve only had a few sessions with Betty, but I already love her! I’ve tried several different therapists from different offices, and I never felt like they were truly helping me. Betty is very knowledgeable and experienced. I’m looking forward to all she has to offer.

Reviewed June 2023

Betty is an empathetic listener and offers wise guidance. I feel better after simply talking through things with her. She is a skilled therapist with numerous resources that have helped me in my life’s journey.

Reviewed June 2023

Betty has such great insight on what is causing my stress and anxiety. Getting to the root makes it manageable.

Reviewed May 2023

Betty listens and I feel like she is a great fit for me!!

Reviewed May 2023

She has excellent recollection, excellent advice, excellent care, excellent background, very professional

Reviewed March 2023

I have loved working with Betty. Only a few sessions in and I know its helping.

Reviewed February 2023

Betty is wonderful. She is knowledgeable, responsive and I feel she truly cares about my growth and healing.

Reviewed April 2023

Betty is professional, patient, and thorough. She always shares useful information directly following our sessions and makes me feel heard and validated.

Reviewed January 2023

Betty Laird is amazing. Great listener, very polite and always has useful info to add. We've only spoken live twice now since i recently joined but she's great from what i've seen so far. Excited for future sessions.

Reviewed January 2023

Betty is a wonderful therapist. She knows when to dive deeper into a specific topic and when to hold back. She is kind and super aware of how you are feeling and never pressured me into further discussion. I love that she wasn't holding back on asking me questions that would help me get through the tough times. She is caring and wants you to actually get better. This was my first experience in therapy and she just made it extra special

Reviewed November 2022

Betty is intelligent and a wonderful listener. She can sense when a topic needs further exploration and allows me to conduct the process, with helpful tips to accompany our discussion. I find her process supportive, but not enabling - her honesty and attention to detail are much appreciated.

Reviewed July 2022

She is very easy to talk to and really tries to understand where you’re coming from. She leaves a lot of things up to me which I like & seems to really know what she’s doing.

Reviewed May 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Betty Laird offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Betty Laird works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Betty Laird speak?

Betty Laird speaks English.

How many years of experience does Betty Laird have?

Betty Laird has 40 years of experience.

Where is Betty Laird licensed to practice?

Betty Laird is licensed to practice in Indiana.

Does Betty Laird accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Betty Laird does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Betty Laird offer?

Betty Laird offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Betty Laird?

Betty Laird can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Betty Laird?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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