Bette Blondin, LCSW
Empathetic LCSW for life transitions and relationships
- Anxiety and mood concerns
- Relationship and family work
- Mindful, eclectic methods
About Bette Blondin
Bette Blondin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 28 years of experience in clinical practice, holding an MSW in Social Work from Arizona State University. As an LCSW - which denotes a master's-level clinical social work license to provide psychotherapy - she brings a calm, down-to-earth presence and a warm sense of humor to sessions. She integrates a holistic, mindful, and eclectic approach, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused methods, client-centered principles, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices as appropriate to each person’s needs.
Her work spans a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping issues, parenting and blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and career or life transitions. She also focuses on adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, and compassion fatigue. Bette emphasizes a non-judgmental, supportive stance and attends to each person’s values and beliefs without criticism. She uses empathy and clinical intuition to help clients identify obstacles, build on strengths, and develop practical steps toward feeling and functioning better. Bette welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and aims to collaborate with them to find realistic, sustainable paths forward.
Her work spans a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping issues, parenting and blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and career or life transitions. She also focuses on adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, body image, chronic illness and pain, and compassion fatigue. Bette emphasizes a non-judgmental, supportive stance and attends to each person’s values and beliefs without criticism. She uses empathy and clinical intuition to help clients identify obstacles, build on strengths, and develop practical steps toward feeling and functioning better. Bette welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and aims to collaborate with them to find realistic, sustainable paths forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bette Blondin have?
Bette Blondin has 28 years of experience.
Is Bette Blondin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are AZ LCSW LCSW-15847 and AR LCSW 8607-C.
In which languages does Bette Blondin provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Bette Blondin located?
Bette Blondin is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Bette Blondin as my therapist?
You can work with Bette Blondin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bette Blondin work with international clients?
Bette Blondin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bette Blondin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist supports the client’s own insights and growth. This approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns by emphasizing understanding and personal agency.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a goal-oriented method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many practical coping challenges because it teaches concrete strategies and skills.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people explore and reorganize emotional responses within relationships, which can be especially helpful for couples work, intimacy issues, and family dynamics. It emphasizes understanding emotional patterns and creating new, more secure ways of connecting.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bette collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as progress evolves. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in decisions about their care.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to continue care across distances. For many people, remote sessions increase accessibility and consistency while preserving the therapeutic relationship with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each individual.