- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Grief and trauma
About Betsy
Betsy Salomon-Auguste is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 22 years of experience. She works with adults on common early-adult and life-stage pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationships, and career concerns. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, identity and LGBT issues, and questions about intimacy and self-esteem.
In sessions she focuses on clear, direct conversation about what is happening now. She helps people name problems, notice patterns, and try practical steps to change difficult moments. Meetings are conversational and aimed at making everyday life more manageable.
Her background includes long-term work in clinical settings in Illinois and with a wide range of concerns. That experience informs how she handles problems like codependency, communication breakdowns, and caregiver stress. She brings steady, experienced guidance when situations feel overwhelming or confusing.
Clients can expect straightforward planning around goals such as coping with life changes, handling anger, or finding direction after a setback. She also works with relationship problems including infidelity, jealousy, and rebuilding trust. Conversation will often include practical strategies you can use between sessions.
For people finishing school, starting careers, or navigating new adult responsibilities, she offers focused support for young adult issues. To begin, prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Many therapists use evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral methods and brief problem-solving strategies. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can reduce worry and lift mood. Problem-solving and behavioral planning focus on small, practical steps for everyday stresses like work, money, or relationship conflicts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options with each client and choose methods based on the person's needs, goals, and what feels doable. That process is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The original profile does not specify which session formats are provided, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also make accessing a licensed professional outside your immediate area simpler while you decide what approach helps most.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns plus grief, trauma, parenting, career and identity issues.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on naming patterns and trying concrete steps to manage daily difficulties.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience working in Illinois clinical settings and with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices with clients in Illinois as indicated in her profile.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current online session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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