Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Chapel Hill
Betsy Giduz is a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years of experience providing therapeutic services to individuals, families, and children in the Chapel Hill area. Holding dual master's degrees in clinical social work and recreation therapy, she combines evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness to address anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions.Her practice emphasizes a nurturing, non-clinical environment with home visits and pet-assisted therapy to enhance client comfort. Betsy collaborates with healthcare professionals and offers school consultations, maintaining strong ties to local educational and community resources. Her approach prioritizes personalized care, empowering clients through skill-building and strengths-based strategies.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
ADHD Coaching
Play Therapy
Family Counseling
Life Transitions Support
School Consultations
Parent Education
Grief Therapy
Sensory Integration
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in mental health therapy and community resources.
- Our home office provides a nurturing, non-clinical environment with pet-assisted therapy.
- We utilize play therapy and sensory activities for child-focused treatment approaches.
- Our practice includes school consultations and home visits for practical support.
- We maintain collaborative relationships with local healthcare professionals and educators.
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- North Carolina Board Certification in Clinical Social Work
What people say
Compassionate and experienced
Effective therapeutic relationship
Flexible and dedicated
Helped with anxiety and ADHD
Positive experience for children
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized therapy addressing anxiety disorders in adults and children using evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Sessions incorporate play therapy for children and practical coping strategies for daily life. The nurturing environment helps clients build confidence and reduce anxiety symptoms through personalized treatment plans.
ADHD Coaching
Comprehensive ADHD management combining behavioral coaching, organizational strategies, and parent education. Services include school consultations, custom toolkits for children, and collaboration with educators to implement effective support systems. The approach focuses on developing practical skills while celebrating individual strengths and interests.
Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate treatment using play-based techniques to help children express emotions and develop coping skills. Incorporates sensory activities, art projects, and interactive games to engage young clients. Sessions often include pet therapy with on-site dogs to enhance comfort and facilitate emotional connection during therapeutic activities.
Family Counseling
Support for family dynamics including parent-child relationships, sibling rivalry, and adjustment to life changes. Sessions focus on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and building stronger family connections through both office-based and home visit options tailored to each family's unique needs.
Life Transitions Support
Guidance through major life changes such as new parenthood, college adjustment, and relationship transitions. Combines solution-focused therapy with practical resources to help clients navigate challenges while developing resilience and adaptive coping strategies for successful life transitions.
People
Giduz Betsy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With over 35 years of experience, Betsy Giduz specializes in mental health therapy for individuals and families. She holds dual master's degrees and combines clinical expertise with a nurturing approach to help clients navigate anxiety, ADHD, and life challenges.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
I provide individual, family, and child therapy specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, and parent education using cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide super bills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Payment is due at the time of service through cash, check, credit cards, FSAs, or HSAs.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
I offer flexible scheduling including some evening hours. Please contact me to discuss availability and coordinate appointments that work with your schedule.
What is your cancellation policy?
Sessions canceled with less than 24 business hours notice incur a full session fee, waived only for emergencies or illness. Please notify me as soon as possible regarding scheduling changes.
Do you offer home visits?
Yes, I provide home visits for select services including parent coaching, bedtime routine assessments, and postpartum support to better understand clients' natural environments and challenges.
How do you involve children in therapy?
I use play therapy, sensory activities, and custom toolkits tailored to each child's interests. My home office includes therapy dogs to help children feel comfortable during sessions.
