Dr. Bette Smyth
LPC with 35 years in crisis intervention
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About
Dr. Bette Smyth brings 35 years of crisis intervention experience to her practice in Texas. She creates an interactive environment where thoughts, emotions, and experiences can be explored without fear of judgment. Her background includes work in correctional institutions, government crisis agencies, emergency rooms, and hotline call centers, which informs a steady, research-oriented approach to clinical work.
She practices evidence-based techniques and integrates cognitive behavioral strategies with mindfulness and spiritual growth work. Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship concerns, self esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas cover attachment and abandonment issues, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
Dr. Smyth has worked with individuals, couples, and families addressing intrusive thoughts, isolation, end-of-life concerns, and mood disorders. She frames challenges as opportunities for self-discovery and skill development, and she emphasizes practical strategies alongside reflective dialogue. She invites people to share their stories and to participate in a collaborative process aimed at increased clarity and resilience.
She practices evidence-based techniques and integrates cognitive behavioral strategies with mindfulness and spiritual growth work. Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, relationship concerns, self esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas cover attachment and abandonment issues, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
Dr. Smyth has worked with individuals, couples, and families addressing intrusive thoughts, isolation, end-of-life concerns, and mood disorders. She frames challenges as opportunities for self-discovery and skill development, and she emphasizes practical strategies alongside reflective dialogue. She invites people to share their stories and to participate in a collaborative process aimed at increased clarity and resilience.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 35
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LPC 13621
- NPI Number: 1861655326
- License: LPC (Texas)
Remote therapy and therapeutic style
Dr. Smyth offers teletherapy using several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes making room for difficult emotions while clarifying personal values, and Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental dialogue where the person s perspective drives the work.
These approaches are used in an interactive, collaborative way so that goals and techniques are shaped together. Sessions can include skills practice, reflective conversation, and brief solution-focused steps when appropriate. Dr. Smyth accepts international clients and provides remote sessions by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to choose the format that fits their needs.
Prospective clients can expect a methodical, research-oriented stance combined with attentiveness to individual experience. Communication format, pacing, and therapeutic focus are adjusted in partnership with each person seeking support.
How many years has Dr. Bette Smyth been practicing?
She has 35 years of professional experience in crisis intervention and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and license information?
Her listed credential is LPC and her license details are TX LPC 13621.
Which languages does she speak?
She conducts therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Smyth based?
She is located in Texas.
What formats are available for working together?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
Yes. She accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Dr. Smyth?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to initiate the process.