Dr. Betsy Puentes, LMFT, LPC

Based in Texas 46 years in practice Online sessions

Experienced therapist focused on practical emotion skills

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How Betsy works

Practical facts

Credentials: LMFT, LPC
Licensed in: Texas
Years in practice: 46
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Betsy

Dr. Betsy Puentes is a licensed therapist with a long career helping people sort through stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship concerns. She holds a doctorate in counseling psychology and carries both LMFT and LPC credentials.

Her approach centers on practical steps people can use right away. With 46 years of experience, she draws on several well-known methods to tailor work to each person. Sessions focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, learning new ways to manage strong emotions, and building values-based goals.

Background and approach

The goal is clearer thinking and more effective coping in day-to-day life. Dr. Puentes treats issues that often come together, such as low self-esteem, career struggles, motivation problems, and substance use concerns.

She also helps people dealing with trauma, attachment and abandonment worries, chronic health challenges, and life transitions. Anger is one of the specific concerns she addresses through emotional regulation and skills practice. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.

She treats clients as the experts on their lives and works alongside them to find realistic strategies. That can include practical exercises between sessions and tools to test new behaviors in real situations. Practically, she offers sessions in English from Texas and uses formats that fit modern life.

People who want to start fill out a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

What Betsy works with

Everything Betsy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Betsy's practice.

Approaches Betsy lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Therapeutic approaches for online emotional work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a meaningful life. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and committing to actions that match what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) aims to identify and work through core emotions that drive reactions, which can help when strong feelings like anger or sadness cause repeated problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Sessions often combine elements from different approaches so work can be practical and matched to each person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and situations. Video is useful for a full conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can work when a screen isn’t convenient. Live chat and text sessions let people check in more frequently or manage shorter skills practice between longer meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.

Questions people ask about Betsy

What problems does this therapist help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, career difficulties, addictions, trauma, and related challenges.

What is the general therapy style here?

The therapist uses a collaborative, straightforward style that focuses on practical skills, emotion regulation, and testing new behaviors between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She brings 46 years of professional experience and combines a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a master's level background.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She holds LMFT and LPC credentials and practices from Texas as a licensed mental health professional.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are used for sessions?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client needs and scheduling.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.