Betsy Carpenter, LCPC

Betsy Carpenter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maryland. She brings 12 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. Betsy aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them and take the next steps toward change.

She works with everyday struggles like parenting stress, grief after loss, life transitions, and challenges with intimacy or self-esteem. She also supports people facing more complex issues such as post-traumatic stress, domestic violence history, and recovery from infidelity. Betsy uses a mix of methods to fit each person’s needs rather than following a single formula.

In session she focuses on building a steady, respectful relationship. That relationship guides practical work together - identifying patterns, testing small changes, and finding clearer ways to cope. She balances direct problem-solving with room to reflect on meaning, values, and life direction.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations and concrete steps to try between meetings. Betsy pays attention to a person’s background and current priorities when shaping therapy so sessions feel relevant and usable.

Her practice also addresses aging and geriatric issues, pregnancy and childbirth transitions, compassion fatigue, and life purpose concerns. She encourages people to take the first step when they are ready, and offers support as they move toward clearer goals and healthier routines.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and building trust. It puts the person’s experience and choices at the center of the work, and helps people feel understood while they decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises to test assumptions, shift unhelpful patterns, and develop new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Trauma-focused work aims to reduce the hold of painful memories and strong emotional reactions. This approach combines safety, pacing, and practical skills so people can manage symptoms and regain daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences, and preferences to shape an individualized plan. This is a collaborative effort and can change over time as needs evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can still use CBT exercises, trauma-focused techniques, and client-centered conversations in online sessions to help people practice skills between meetings.