Betty is amazing! I love that she helps look at my issues on a deeper level and also is able to help me start to be a better person.
Betty Laird, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Betty is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Betty. View 22 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Indiana
Recent reviews
Betty is a great therapist and I value her very much!!
More about Betty
- 40 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Hello! My name is Betty Laird and I am a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with over 35 years of experience. I attended Loyola University in Chicago. I believe that we are all amazing, complicated and resilient beings as well as vulnerable to stress and loss. At times we all need a safe place to give voice to our pain, explore our perceptions of ourselves and others and have a companion on our journeys toward healing. My approach is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment in which the therapeutic relationship is the vehicle of change. I have experience with grief and loss issues, fertility and adoption challenges, compassion fatigue, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression, mood and personality disorders. I also use cinematherapy ( use of film to explore personality , coping and conflict resolution) .
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Betty Laird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568879054.
- LCSW · Indiana · 34000141A · Expires April 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Betty Laird
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Betty is amazing! I love that she helps look at my issues on a deeper level and also is able to help me start to be a better person.
Betty is a great therapist and I value her very much!!
Love her
Betty has priceless experience and wisdom on the world, and the vehicles in which drive the healing of the psyche. Beyond her experience and skill, Betty’s spirit embodies one of acceptance, compassion, comfort, and partnership. In which provides a safe mesa in which one can explore their inner selves- their values, goals, stressors, and trauma, dreams, and much more.
Betty is flexible and very down to earth. She has helped me thru some very difficult times.
She's very honest, experienced, and knowledgeable, best therapist out there
Great therapist!
Betty is helping me a lot in just a few sessions!
Betty is great, she listens and def helps me!!
Betty is amazing. She responds quickly to any messages and after only two sessions, I feel like she’s been my therapist for many years.
I’ve only had a few sessions with Betty, but I already love her! I’ve tried several different therapists from different offices, and I never felt like they were truly helping me. Betty is very knowledgeable and experienced. I’m looking forward to all she has to offer.
Betty is an empathetic listener and offers wise guidance. I feel better after simply talking through things with her. She is a skilled therapist with numerous resources that have helped me in my life’s journey.
Betty has such great insight on what is causing my stress and anxiety. Getting to the root makes it manageable.
Betty listens and I feel like she is a great fit for me!!
She has excellent recollection, excellent advice, excellent care, excellent background, very professional
I have loved working with Betty. Only a few sessions in and I know its helping.
Betty is wonderful. She is knowledgeable, responsive and I feel she truly cares about my growth and healing.
Betty is professional, patient, and thorough. She always shares useful information directly following our sessions and makes me feel heard and validated.
Betty Laird is amazing. Great listener, very polite and always has useful info to add. We've only spoken live twice now since i recently joined but she's great from what i've seen so far. Excited for future sessions.
Betty is a wonderful therapist. She knows when to dive deeper into a specific topic and when to hold back. She is kind and super aware of how you are feeling and never pressured me into further discussion. I love that she wasn't holding back on asking me questions that would help me get through the tough times. She is caring and wants you to actually get better. This was my first experience in therapy and she just made it extra special
Betty is intelligent and a wonderful listener. She can sense when a topic needs further exploration and allows me to conduct the process, with helpful tips to accompany our discussion. I find her process supportive, but not enabling - her honesty and attention to detail are much appreciated.
She is very easy to talk to and really tries to understand where you’re coming from. She leaves a lot of things up to me which I like & seems to really know what she’s doing.
Frequently asked questions
Does Betty Laird offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Betty Laird works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Betty Laird speak?
Betty Laird speaks English.
How many years of experience does Betty Laird have?
Betty Laird has 40 years of experience.
Where is Betty Laird licensed to practice?
Betty Laird is licensed to practice in Indiana.
Does Betty Laird accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Betty Laird does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Betty Laird offer?
Betty Laird offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Betty Laird?
Betty Laird can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Betty Laird?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.