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Betsy Davis-Pennington

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LMSW- Clinical, CADC ReLeaf Psychological LLC
Available in December
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield, McLaren Medicaid, Blue Care Network, United Healthcare, Humana,

Introduction

Betsy is a licensed master’s social worker with a certification in addictions counseling. She has had over 17 years helping teens and adults overcome their challenges to discover a more fulfilling life. Her work has focused on people with co-occurring substance use disorders but has also included individuals presenting primarily with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, parent/child issues and a range of other concerns. Betsy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Somatic therapies as needed depending on the diagnosis. She is also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) much like EMDR to address trauma by directly reprogramming the way distressing memories and images are stored in the brain. Betsy is also is trained in the principles of Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, TF-CBT , Mindfulness and Parenting Skills. “Time and time again I am amazed how even the deepest pain can be healed when it’s given a voice in a nurturing and supportive environment.”

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMSW #6801106015 (MI) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
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Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Betsy Davis-Pennington accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • McLaren Medicaid
  • Blue Care Network
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Optum

Pay out-of-pocket

Betsy Davis-Pennington has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Mid Michigan Therapy Group
East Lansing, MI 48823-6322
Video Office- Telehealth

Frequently asked questions

Is Betsy Davis-Pennington accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Betsy Davis-Pennington is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Betsy Davis-Pennington also offers a free consultation.
Does Betsy Davis-Pennington offer telehealth appointments? Betsy Davis-Pennington does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Betsy Davis-Pennington specialize in? Betsy Davis-Pennington specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, and Trauma.
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