Betty Acierno , LCSW

Betty Acierno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, grief, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She combines practical clinical training with a long-standing commitment to mental health work, including focused experience with codependency, empowerment, and caregiver and aging issues. She completed internships in hospice care and worked with patients and families around grief, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and anger, which shaped her compassionate, grounded approach to care.

Acierno trained at Florida Atlantic University where she earned bachelor and master degrees and an aging certificate, graduating with highest honors from the college of social work. Her practice draws on a foundation of trusting therapeutic relationships while integrating evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness practices. She aims to help clients build skills, regain a sense of agency, and make decisions that align with their values.

Clients can expect a warm, relaxed style that prioritizes partnership and empowerment. Betty finds it a privilege to guide people through difficult transitions and to witness growth as they develop new coping strategies and strengthen their emotional resilience.