About Betty
Betty Gannon is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders and life changes. She works with clients facing depression, bipolar symptoms, panic, and feelings of isolation. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at making daily coping feel more doable.
Betty draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape sessions. She uses short, clear exercises and goal-focused conversations to build skills and momentum.
Background and approach
Sessions often include concrete tools for managing overwhelming feelings and steps to try between meetings. Her background includes social work across case management, inpatient settings, and therapy. That range informs a down-to-earth style and an eye for safety and stability.
She tailors discussions and plans to each person’s situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. In sessions she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical steps. She collaborates with clients to set priorities and track small changes over time.
The work is paced to each person’s comfort and readiness. Betty has four years of professional experience and holds a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW. She offers sessions in English and provides multiple online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
How DBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions, improving relationships, and managing distress. Online sessions can include practicing these skills together and assigning brief exercises to try between meetings. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on clear goals and small steps that move someone toward what they want. In a few focused conversations the therapist and client identify strengths and next steps to try right away.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and then choose techniques that fit. That makes the process collaborative and adjustable as things change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coping tips, or when someone needs flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue steady work on goals regardless of schedule or location.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- New York, Connecticut
- Languages
- English