Dr. Betsy Puentes, LMFT, LPC

Dr. Betsy Puentes is a licensed therapist based in Texas with 46 years of experience. She holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, and she practices as an LMFT and LPC. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career struggles, addictions, and relationship concerns. She starts by listening to each person's story and recognizing the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings, with attention to what is working and what needs to change. Betsy uses a mix of approaches to match an individual's needs rather than insisting on one fixed method. Her background includes long experience supporting people coping with trauma and abuse, anger, and major life changes. She also works with issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, codependency, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress. Her practice addresses both emotional and practical aspects of these problems. In therapy she aims to build clearer communication and stronger coping skills. She emphasizes small, doable goals and steady progress. The work often involves learning new ways to respond to difficult emotions and to make choices that reflect personal values. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Dr. Puentes offers a steady, respectful presence during that phase. She helps clients figure out priorities and practice changes that fit real life. To begin, prospective clients follow the site intake steps and schedule according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that match those values even when difficult emotions are present. It helps people who feel stuck and want a clear way to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions and improving emotional connection in relationships; it can help people communicate feelings and reduce repeated patterns that cause pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different strategies and adjusting the plan as needed.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins. It also supports shorter or more frequent appointments when useful, and lets people choose what works best for their schedule and daily routine.