Betty "Denise" Pope

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Betty

Betty "Denise" Pope is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of psychotherapy experience based in Georgia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, and a range of life transitions, bringing a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence to each session.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, relationship and family dynamics, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues like guilt, shame, and isolation. Her style is warm and interactive, blending practical, evidence-informed techniques with sensitivity to each person’s lived experience.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to tailor conversations and goals to individual needs. Denise aims to collaborate with clients to develop concrete skills, clarify values, and build strategies that fit everyday life.

Clients seeking a steady, respectful therapist will find an emphasis on empowerment and personalized planning. She invites those ready to make changes to take the initial step toward support and growth.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Betty "Denise" Pope uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients identify patterns and build skills for day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people develop new coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages clarity about personal values and teaches acceptance and mindfulness-based skills to move toward meaningful goals when facing pain or difficult emotions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that are helpful for intense emotions and relational difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore which methods make the most sense given their goals, strengths, and preferences, and adapts strategies as progress and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access from different locations. This range of formats allows clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and try communication styles that feel most comfortable while working toward concrete changes.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, and many life transitions including grief, parenting, career issues, and bipolar-related challenges.

What is her general therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is described as warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels. She tailors methods and goals to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, providing long-term clinical exposure to a wide range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is credentialed as LCSW, CSW and licensed in Georgia under GA LCSW CSW002268.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and does accept international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Post-traumatic stressWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English