Works with
How Betty works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Betty
Betty "Denise" Pope is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience helping people through difficult times. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, anger, grief, and issues around self-esteem and parenting. Denise favors a warm, respectful style and talks with people in a straightforward, caring way.
She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life. Conversations are interactive and paced to match what someone needs right now.
Background and approach
Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and solution-focused techniques. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, build useful skills, and try small, doable changes between meetings. Denise has worked with people coping with trauma and emotional abuse, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and major life changes.
She also supports those facing career stress, compassion fatigue, and women's issues. Her long experience in Georgia gives her familiarity with many community and clinical challenges. People who choose her can expect a collaborative plan that adapts as progress is made.
She encourages clear goals, regular check-ins, and practical strategies so people can feel steadier and more in control of their next steps.
What Betty works with
Everything Betty lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Betty's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
Approaches Betty lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. It often benefits people dealing with anxiety, depression, or anger by focusing on meaningful steps instead of getting stuck on unwanted thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many day-to-day concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. It can be especially helpful for strong emotions, relationship strain, and coping with intense reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps match a strategy to each person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people see body language and hold more in-depth sessions. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, written reflections, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Betty
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, trauma, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and other life challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She values respect and sensitivity and works in straightforward, practical ways.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working as a psychotherapist in Georgia and with a broad range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices from Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and the therapist's schedule; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.