Dr. Elizabeth Hooper

Licensed Psychologist

• Florida, Licensed Psychologist, PY7942

Dr. Betsi Hooper is a licensed psychologist in the state of Florida with nearly two decade of experience in the mental health field. An Ohio native, she relocated to the warmth of South Florida in 2002 and earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from Nova Southeastern University in August 2007. She went on to earn a post-doctoral Master of Science Degree in Psychopharmacology. She also has a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Chatham University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Kent State University. Dr. Betsi has worked in many areas which combine psychology and the law including as a Psychological Fellow in a private practice working on complex civil litigation cases involving psychological and neuropsychological assessments, a mitigation specialist for the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office Capital Litigation Unit, and a forensic psychologist in a secure forensic treatment center conducting competency evaluations and risk assessments for the courts. She is versed in competency, sanity, and risk assessments and has helped to guide families navigating the complex legal system that intersects with behavioral health issues. She has significant experience helping families involved in the foster care and dependency system. Dr. Betsi also has over 10 years of experience providing supportive psychology services in Assisted Living Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Independent Living Centers as well as providing community based case management services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. She is committed to helping others learn, develop, and apply healthy coping skills to bring out the best in themselves in all situations. Her recent work has focused on helping busy adults dealing with stress, anxiety, adjustment, or mood issues. She has a long history of experience with the older adult population and helping these individuals and their families adjust to changes that may accompany the aging process. She is also available to help couples experiencing tensions or difficulties in their intimate relationships. Helping people with stress-management, time management, personal boundaries, and interpersonal communication are strengths and passions for this dedicated psychologist.