Betty Barr, LCSW

Betty Barr is an LCSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults facing trauma, addictions, and issues around self-esteem and purpose. Her focus includes aging and geriatric issues and the challenges that come with chronic illness or disability.

She draws on almost four decades of clinical experience in Indiana. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs, so conversations and plans are practical and focused. Betty aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while supporting real change.

Her approach brings together client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses emotion-focused work and EMDR when appropriate to address trauma memories and strong emotional reactions.

In therapy clients can expect clear goals, tools for coping with distress, and steps to manage day-to-day struggles. Betty emphasizes collaboration - clients and therapist decide what to try and when to adjust the plan.

People seeking help with grief, mood shifts, substance concerns, or the stresses of aging often come for short-term problem solving and longer-term work. Betty encourages straightforward conversation about what matters most and what will feel achievable week to week.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people name what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills for managing depression, anxiety, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions run high.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, test out strategies, and change course as needed. Sessions are guided by what helps someone feel safer, more capable, and better able to manage day-to-day demands.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work with a licensed professional from their home region while keeping scheduling flexible to match work, caregiving, or medical appointments.