- DBT and solution-focused
- Skills for daily life
- Collaborative goal setting
About Betty
Betty Gannon is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, and panic concerns. She works with clients who feel overwhelmed by life changes, low motivation, or recurring depressive episodes. Betty writes plainly and meets people where they are.
She brings four years of hands-on social work experience to sessions. That work has included case management, inpatient settings, and one-on-one therapy. Betty uses practical tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to create short-term goals and improve coping skills.
Her style is direct and respectful. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs and pace. She focuses on skills people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety and increase confidence.
Betty pays attention to real-life barriers. She helps people break down big problems into smaller steps. This can include planning for mood management, addressing isolation, or working through guilt and forgiveness.
People seeking help with panic attacks, seasonal mood changes, personality challenges, or self-harm thoughts will find a straightforward approach. Betty emphasizes collaboration when setting goals and building routines. She encourages small, workable changes that fit into daily life.
How these approaches work in online therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on practical coping skills like emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It helps people who struggle with strong emotions, self-criticism, or repeated crises by teaching concrete tools to manage moments of overwhelm.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes that move a person toward their goals. Sessions highlight existing strengths and set clear, short-term steps to try between meetings, which can be helpful for improving motivation and confidence.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and everyday challenges to decide which methods to emphasize. The plan can shift as needs change so clients are involved in deciding what works.
Confirm session options before booking, since specific online formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins that match a person’s daily routine. Therapists can use skill practice, brief homework, and structured check-ins to help translate session work into real-world change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, panic disorder and panic attacks, and challenges like isolation or life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The approach is practical and goal-oriented, using skills-based methods and short-term planning to reduce symptoms and build coping strategies.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
She has four years of social work experience that includes case management, inpatient work, and individual therapy.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.