Betty "Denise" Pope , LCSW, CSW

Betty "Denise" Pope is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy in Georgia. She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW stands for licensed clinical social worker and CSW denotes clinical social worker - and has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, addiction, trauma, and emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect and sensitivity. She emphasizes compassion and avoids stigmatizing labels, aiming to create a space where clients feel heard and understood. Her clinical work blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and acceptance and commitment therapy, and she adapts conversation and treatment plans to the unique needs of each person.

Across many years of practice she has supported individuals coping with grief, stress, sleep and eating struggles, anger and career issues, as well as concerns such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Her approach centers on helping clients identify practical skills and personal values that guide sustainable change, while tailoring interventions to fit each person’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Betty "Denise" Pope incorporates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients build skills and find clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to problems such as anxiety and depression, offering practical tools for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes accepting difficult emotions while clarifying personal values, and it supports committed action toward meaningful life goals even when discomfort is present. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills that are especially useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She works with each client to explore needs, goals, and preferences and tailors methods accordingly so the work fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations when needed.