Dr. Betsy Puentes , LMFT, LPC

Dr. Betsy Puentes is a seasoned therapist based in Texas who brings 46 years of professional experience to her clinical work. She holds multiple mental health licenses in Texas, including LMFT and LPC credentials - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor - and has earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology as well as a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology. Her long career has focused on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, motivational challenges, low self-esteem and confidence issues, career difficulties, and a range of other sensitive concerns.

Dr. Puentes centers her practice on the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that personal strengths are essential resources in addressing life’s challenges. She supports clients through transitions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues related to aging, attachment, caregiving, chronic health concerns, and more. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying and balanced life requires courage, and she offers steady, experienced guidance to help clients pursue meaningful change. Dr. Puentes is available to assist individuals in exploring goals, building skills, and applying strategies that fit their values and life circumstances.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to move toward those values while managing difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where motivation and meaning are central.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with day-to-day challenges.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on emotions and attachment needs to improve how people relate to others and process painful experiences. It can be especially helpful for relationship issues, trauma responses, and emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Betsy Puentes collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and situation, and she adapts interventions as needs evolve. That collaborative process helps ensure therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals without major disruptions to daily life. These flexible options support different communication preferences and schedules, allowing therapy to fit work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care.