Betty Laird, LCSW
Indiana LCSW with 40 years experience
- Grief and trauma care
- Cinematherapy and CBT
- Relationship focused therapy
About Betty Laird
Betty Laird is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 40 years of clinical experience. She trained at Loyola University in Chicago and brings a long history of working with people facing loss, life transitions, and emotional distress. Betty views people as resilient yet vulnerable to stress and grief, and she aims to offer a steady, respectful presence that supports healing.
Her approach centers on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can give voice to pain, explore their perceptions of themselves and others, and work alongside a compassionate companion through change. The therapeutic relationship itself is treated as the primary vehicle for growth and recovery. Betty has particular experience with grief and loss, fertility and adoption challenges, compassion fatigue, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression, and mood and personality disorders.
She incorporates cinematherapy - the use of film to examine personality, coping, and conflict resolution - alongside evidence-informed methods such as attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, emotionally-focused, and existential therapies. Betty collaborates with each person to tailor strategies that address relationship difficulties, coping skills, and meaningful life changes while honoring individual strengths and values.
Her approach centers on creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can give voice to pain, explore their perceptions of themselves and others, and work alongside a compassionate companion through change. The therapeutic relationship itself is treated as the primary vehicle for growth and recovery. Betty has particular experience with grief and loss, fertility and adoption challenges, compassion fatigue, trauma and PTSD, anxiety and depression, and mood and personality disorders.
She incorporates cinematherapy - the use of film to examine personality, coping, and conflict resolution - alongside evidence-informed methods such as attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, emotionally-focused, and existential therapies. Betty collaborates with each person to tailor strategies that address relationship difficulties, coping skills, and meaningful life changes while honoring individual strengths and values.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Betty Laird have?
Betty Laird has 40 years of clinical experience.
Is Betty Laird a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license number is IN LCSW 34000141A.
In which languages does Betty Laird provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Betty Laird located?
Betty Laird practices in Indiana.
How can I work with Betty Laird as my therapist?
You can work with Betty Laird through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Betty Laird work with international clients?
Betty Laird does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Betty Laird cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on 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 pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches Offered Online
Betty integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people develop more secure ways of relating and managing attachment wounds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance from the therapist to support a person in exploring their own goals and values and is especially helpful for building self-understanding and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can lessen symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Betty works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies as therapy progresses so the work remains responsive and person-centered.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from home, during work breaks, or while managing caregiving and travel. These options make it easier to maintain consistent sessions and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and effective for each person.