AT A GLANCE

COUNSELING STYLE

Bill Betts, Ph.D., HSPP

Dr. Bill Betts is a Licensed Psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health, working with children, families, and adults across a variety of clinical and administrative settings. He earned his BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Indiana University and his MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from DePaul University. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Program Evaluation and Administration at the University of Colorado. Prior to joining Ball State as the Director of Counseling, Bill spent 10 years leading high-intensity behavioral health programs in Chicago, Illinois, serving high-risk populations and supporting individuals in complex clinical settings. He also served as an assistant professor and Associate Director for Mental Health at the Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect at the University of Colorado. Bill provides therapy to clients ages 5 and up, and when working with young children, he incorporates a family systems approach, engaging caregivers to foster meaningful growth and lasting change. He values building strong, collaborative relationships with his clients and creating a supportive, understanding environment where individuals and families can feel heard and empowered. Outside of work, Bill enjoys spending time with his family and hiking with his dog, Aspen, bringing warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care to his work with clients, much like he does in his personal life. 
Children & Families, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child abuse & neglect, Youth behavioral issues, Life transitions, Parenting concerns, Chronic and severe mental illness, Young adults, College Students, Grief/Loss
Accepting, Flexible, Supportive, Direct
  • Family Systems Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strengths-based 
  • Health Services Provider in Psychology (HSPP)
  • Licensed Psychologist
  • Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor
  • Indiana University – B.A. Psychology and Criminal Justice  
  • DePaul University – M.A. Clinical Psychology  
  • DePaul University – Ph.D. Clinical Psychology – Child Specialty  
  • University of Illinois Medical Center – Psychology Pre-doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology  
  • University of Colorado – Post-Doctoral Fellow in Program Evaluation and Administration