After seventeen years in a corporate career, I left the workplace to care for my family and volunteer in various counseling-related ministry roles within the church. As a result of God's grace in my own life, I desired to walk with others who were experiencing spiritual struggles, hardship, and distress. That desire ultimately led me to pursue a Master of Arts Degree in Professional Counseling.
Over the years I have had the opportunity to come alongside people in various stages and walks of life. I am passionate about helping others find clarity, hope, and joy. My main areas of emphasis are relational counseling including premarital, marriage, and family issues. I have specialized training in OCD and anxiety related disorders. I completed post-graduate training through the IOCDF BTTI (both general and advanced sessions) and am trained in ERP, ACT, and I-CBT.
I am a state-approved LPC Supervisor and enjoy training counselors new to the field by providing them opportunities to learn and grow. I host a training and consultation group for DFW area counselors desiring to learn more about the evidence-based treatment of anxiety, OCD and related disorders..
My professional memberships include:
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
International OCD Foundation
Texas Counseling Association
My husband and I enjoy involvement in our church and community organizations. We have three children, five grandchildren, and a rescue dog named Lucy.
After 15 years of working in Education in South Africa, Betsie decided to pursue her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. She is currently in her final year, completing her practicum at DFW Christian Counseling.
Betsie’s background includes lecturing in the Faculty of Education at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town, where she taught pre-service teachers in the B.Ed. program. She also trained in-service teachers across South Africa in the teaching methodology of reading comprehension, and developed training material for the Department of Basic Education. Before coming to the United States, she worked as a Content Specialist in the publication of language text books for schools at Pearson Publishing, South Africa.
Betsie has worked in ministry for many years, and is passionate in her walk with Christ. Her desire is to come alongside clients to assist them in their pursuit to wellness. She is committed to provide a safe space for her clients, and to maintain a Christ-centered approach.
Betsie is a certified Life Languages Communication Coach and Trainer, as well as a certified SYMBIS Facilitator for premarital counseling.
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