Bette Baber, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Bette!

Thank you for taking the first step toward your goals. I help individuals navigate depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, and life transitions using positive treatment models. I've also worked with children, teens, families, and clients in crisis, and I'd love to help you.

My focus

I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, and career or life transitions. I also support those facing medical challenges, grief, crisis, or trauma.

My approach

I use Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused, Narrative, CBT, and Gestalt Therapy to help you achieve goals and make positive changes. For families, I draw on Systems theories including Structural, Communications, and Strategic approaches to improve communication and create lasting change.

My communication style

I believe in being positive and joining with you to find solutions. Using a direct approach, I help you incorporate strategies that facilitate change and growth, building skills that lead to lasting progress.

My journey to mental healthcare

I began at a free clinic helping individuals and families cope with anxiety, depression, crisis, and adjustment issues. I've worked with families experiencing trauma and reunification, children with ADHD and learning disorders, and individuals in substance abuse treatment. I've seen clients gain skills that help them thrive.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a collaborative process. I ensure you're involved every step of the way as we create specific, achievable goals. I provide continued support and teach you techniques to handle challenges as they arise.

Our first session

During our first session, I'll ask questions to understand the challenges you face and what you'd like to change. Together, we'll create goals that will help you achieve the outcomes you're looking for.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Gestalt

Humanistic

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

+ 7 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Florida Blue
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 60 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chaminade University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Bette Baber