- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Betsy
Betsy Narveson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns. Betsy focuses on practical progress and partners with clients to set clear goals for therapy.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on small steps that add up. Betsy favors methods supported by research and often uses solution-focused ideas to keep work efficient and goal oriented.
Betsy trained at the University of Florida for both her undergraduate degree in psychology and her graduate degree in marriage and family therapy. Her background includes work in community mental health settings where she saw a wide range of concerns. That experience shaped a direct, problem-solving style that still pays attention to feelings and relationships.
In sessions she combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques when helpful. She also draws on motivational interviewing to support people who are ready to make changes and solution-focused strategies to clarify next steps.
People who choose Betsy often want practical tools and steady progress. She guides conversations so clients leave with clear ideas and manageable actions to try between meetings. To get started, readers are asked to use the site's matching process and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) in Betsy’s practice emphasizes identifying and naming emotions and patterns that affect relationships. EFT helps people notice what they feel and how those feelings shape interactions and decisions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and following the client's priorities so sessions reflect each person's concerns and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and offers practical skills to change patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Betsy treats the choice of methods as collaborative and adjusts techniques based on a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She aims to balance emotion-focused work with hands-on skills so clients get both understanding and tools.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel to an office. Betsy uses her therapeutic approaches during remote sessions in the same way she would in person, focusing on emotion, clear goals, and practical steps to try between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, and issues like anger and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and goal oriented, combining Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered listening, and practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working in community mental health and other settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm current session options before booking through the platform's scheduling steps.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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