Dr. Betsy Puentes - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

46 years experience

About Dr. Betsy Puentes

I am licensed with 4 licenses in mental health in Texas. I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, plus I have 46 years of professional work experience. I have been helping clients overcome stress, depression, anxiety, motivational problems, low self-esteem, weak self-confidence, career difficulties, and a variety of other sensitive issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have strengths that will assist you in resolving things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am available to assist you in that process.

Licenses

LPC

4607

LMFT

3948

Professional experience

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
Systemic Therapy

Languages

English

13 Reviews

“She is a great objective voice when you need to talk through life. A wise therapist.”

“Great”

“Dr. Puentes provides a space to openly discuss challenges and find constructive solutions. ”

“We’ve had a great experience thus far with Dr. Puentes. She’s very knowledgeable and practical. ”

“Dr. Puentes is very good! We enjoy working with her.”

“Dr B is great. She's understanding and compassionate but also steadfast and firm when needed. She's very intelligent, well studied and has plenty of experience helping people from all backgrounds. I'm very thankful I've found her.”

“She asked me about all the things I needed help with the conversation was natural and gave me good ideas and feed back”

“Excellent therapists ”

“Highly experienced and dedicated. ”

“Thoughtful and kind ”

“She’s amazing.”

“I’ve only met one time thus far but really feeling hopeful on my needs being met as well as better mental mindset. ”

“She doesn’t take sides.. and she’s very professional. ”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.