Great experience with Betsy. She does a nice job of listening and challenging you in the session.
Betsy Bateman, Psychologist
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Betsy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Betsy. View 11 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Minnesota
Recent reviews
She’s amazing I love how she listens to me and give me great advice
More about Betsy
- 23 years' experience
- Female
- Psychologist
Hello! I am happy you are here, looking at options. I believe therapy, at it's core, is about finding options so that you can make choices to start creating a life that works for you. Often, we recognize that our life is not working in some way and then we want to change that. Of course, wanting to change and knowing how to change are two different things and that is where therapy can be helpful. My view is that human beings are constantly changing, growing, adapting, whether we like it or not. Consider that you are not the same person you were 10 years ago. In some ways you may be, but you know, how you are "now" could scarcely be imagined by the person you were "then". This happens because, along the way, we learn, we adapt to what life throws at us, we change. And in another 10 years, we will be different than we are now, because we will have learned and changed and adapted even more. The opportunity lies in how much we can consciously influence the change. learning, and adaptations we go through. How much do you think you have consciously chosen how you have changed along the way? Therapy can increase your chance to make conscious choices about how you adapt, learn, and change, in my opinion. And this is good, because then you can bring those choices more into alignment with your own values, preferences, and dreams. Change becomes less random and more intentional. Change becomes more self-directed and less reactive. Along the way, your life starts to reflect your authentic and core self and less about some unquestioned model of self you may not even agree with. If that makes sense to you and sounds like what you would want, I would be honored to be part of your journey of growth.
I have over 20 years of experience, working with many different people with many different backgrounds. I have worked with people who are dealing with a mental illness (mostly depression and anxiety, but also many others), people who do not have mental illness but have been impacted by significant stressors and big life changes, and people who have decided they would like some support as they work on personal growth of some type. I have worked with individuals, couples, families with many different situations. I tell you all that so you know that I have experience with many situations and also to let you know that if I do NOT think I can offer much on the way of help, I will let you know (which is something that experience also can teach a therapist). Usually in such situations, I can also recommend options that would likely be a better fit than I would as well.
I look forward to talking with you and wish you well on your journey, wherever it may go.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Licenses
Betsy Bateman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538476155.
- Psychologist · Minnesota · LP3764 · Expires September 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Betsy Bateman
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Great experience with Betsy. She does a nice job of listening and challenging you in the session.
She’s amazing I love how she listens to me and give me great advice
Working with Betsy has been revolutionary for my mental health. Betsy is patient, perceptive, gentle, open minded. It’s hard to put into words just how special of a counselor she is - Special enough that I waited months for her to return instead of choosing a new counselor.
She listens to your concerns and addresses them right away!
Betsy has been so incredibly helpful and is the perfect listener. Having her as a counselor has been such a blessing and every session it feels like I learned something new about myself. Shes very knowledgeable about her topics and I dont think theres anyone who wouldnt get along with her. An absolutely wonderful, accepting, and helpful angel from above.
Betsy is particularly skilled at listening to what I’m saying and reflecting it to me in a way I haven’t thought of before. I feel like she knows me well, encourages me to pursue my passions and goals and helps me develop the skills to succeed. I highly recommend Betsy and BetterHelp!
Betsy has been an excellent counselor for me. She is timely, very professional, and very personable. I greatly enjoy our conversations, and look forward to our video sessions.
I appreciate what Betsy has provided me to far
I find it easy to be open and comfortable with Betsy even after just a few sessions. There's something about being matched with her that seems perfect. The things she say click in my brain and help me want to work on making change on my own too.
Betsy is an honest person, who really knows how to redirect moods to a healthier place. She answers back fairly quickly and seems to know what to say, and she can teach you new things to work on to improve stressful situations.
Betsy is a wise and empathetic counselor. Based on my sessions with Betsy so far, I am convinced that online counseling is just as effective as in-person counseling and that the counselors I can connect with betterhelp are as qualified as any (I've seen several therapists over the years). Furthermore, given my high-deductable health insurance plan (and this model is becoming so common these days) I can expect to pay the full cost of counseling wherever I go, and working with Betsy through betterhelp is much more affordable than seeing someone at my local clinic. Finally, I don't have a car these days, and I am so fortunate to be able to receive quality counseling at home. I'm actually more at ease in the sessions than I would be in a Dr.'s office setting.
Frequently asked questions
Does Betsy Bateman offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Betsy Bateman works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Betsy Bateman speak?
Betsy Bateman speaks English.
How many years of experience does Betsy Bateman have?
Betsy Bateman has 23 years of experience.
Where is Betsy Bateman licensed to practice?
Betsy Bateman is licensed to practice in Minnesota.
Does Betsy Bateman accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Betsy Bateman does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Betsy Bateman?
Betsy Bateman can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Betsy Bateman?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.