Betty J Bartos is a Counselor based in the USA. My areas of speciality include Addiction, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
I am interested in helping individuals who not only have specific problems such as anxiety, depression, substance use, and self-harm behaviors but are also looking to build on their strengths to not only reduce their identified problem but also to increase their capacity for joy. I have a perspective of being “relentlessly hopeful”, but also understand that change comes with awareness, time and practice. I have over 30 years of practice in behavioral health with experience in Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) and other evidenced based practices. I am developing a clinical pathway for anxiety that has specific and timed interventions and skills to reduce anxiety. I am working on a similar pathways for Depression and anger. I believe in using multiple techniques to aid awareness and understanding. I believe in a “practical” approach that includes teaching people what they need to do to be successful. My approach includes homework assignments to increase s