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Betty Lustig

Compassionate LMHC blending empathy and evidence-based care

LMHC Florida

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Betty

Betty Lustig is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who brings 18 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strains, and a broad range of life adjustments.

Background and approach

Her background includes a Master of Education in Community Counseling from the University of Miami and extensive clinical work with clients facing PTSD, loss, intimacy concerns, anger, sleeping difficulties, and challenges such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, and career-related issues.

She draws primarily from Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailoring interventions to each person's priorities while keeping the therapeutic relationship central. Betty emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental space where honest conversation becomes the foundation for identifying troubling patterns and building practical coping strategies.

Her practice also addresses family dynamics, attachment and blended family concerns, body image, and end-of-life issues when relevant. Betty offers sessions in English and provides multiple online formats to fit different needs.

Prospective clients can expect collaborative work focused on achievable goals, clearer thinking, and sustainable change grounded in evidence-based methods and many years of hands-on experience.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience by creating an accepting atmosphere where the therapist listens closely and responds with empathy. In online sessions this approach helps clients feel heard and understood while they explore relationship concerns, grief, caregiving stress, and identity or attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and then developing practical skills to change them. Delivered remotely, CBT can address anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, anger, and stress with structured exercises and homework that fit into everyday life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to determine whether a more client-centered stance, CBT techniques, or a combination best fits the client's goals and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is most helpful for progress and comfort.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from locations that suit their schedule and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, caregiving duties, or mobility limitations while focusing on practical strategies and relationship-building within therapy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her work blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on a supportive therapeutic relationship while using practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience in the mental health field, including counseling people with PTSD, loss and grief, anxiety, depression, and various relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor with credential FL LMHC MH606 and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services to clients located within the permitted regions.
Which session formats are available for online care?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and scheduling needs.
How are fees and subscription details handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English