Chandra Betts , LCSW, LMSW

Chandra Betts is a licensed social worker who holds both LCSW and LMSW credentials, signifying master's-level training in clinical social work and advanced clinical licensure. She brings three years of direct therapy experience working with individuals, groups, and families, offering support through life transitions, trauma recovery, and grief.

Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, family and relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, domestic violence, impulsivity, isolation, mood disorders, social anxiety, self-harm, and other related struggles.

Chandra commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor care to each person’s needs, and she also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness when appropriate. At the core of her approach is respect for each person’s dignity and worth, a non-judgmental stance, and attentive listening. She supports people as they navigate the challenges of healing and change and seeks to collaborate with them to identify practical, meaningful steps forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Chandra combines evidence-based methods to address symptoms and practical challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and other mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for regulating intense emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for issues like impulsivity, self-harm behaviors, and relationship conflicts. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused approach designed to resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, supporting progress on goals such as parenting adjustments, career transitions, or managing health-related behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Chandra works collaboratively with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors techniques so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video, over the phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging - allowing people to access support from home, during busy schedules, or when in-person visits are impractical. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to use therapeutic tools in the context of everyday life.