Betsy Giduz LCSW, MSW, MSRA
Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, AD/HD,
Parenting Issues and Life Transitions
About Betsy
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice servicing children, adolescents, college students, families and older adults. In addition to a Master's degree in social work, I have a Master's degree in Recreation Therapy, and I combine a great deal of play therapy and sensory activities when working with children.
I have been practicing for over 35 years in the Triangle area. Formerly, I have worked at UNC Hospitals in Pediatrics, General Medicine, Neurosurgery and Neurology, in inpatient psychiatry at Durham Regional Hospital, SAS Institute, Inc., taught in the UNC Medical School and served as a consultant to local pediatricians, preschools and other health care professionals.
I am a Chapel Hill native, have two children and am married to a local physician.
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
North Carolina Association of Social Workers
UNC School of Social Work Alumni Association
Clinical Experience
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Private Practice
​2001 - present
Consulting Therapist, Village Pediatrics
​2006 - present
Counselor and Parent Educator, Chapel Hill Children's Clinic
​1998 - 2000
Family Counselor / Parent Educator, SAS Institute, Inc.
​1992 - 2001
Social Worker, Durham Regional Hospital, Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Service
​1990
Clinical Instructor / Social Worker, UNC Geriatric Evaluation Clinic
​1988 - 1990
Clinical Social Worker, UNC Hospitals
​1986 - 1988
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Adult and Pediatric Neurology Service
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Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology Service
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Neurosurgery and Rehabilitation Service
Clinical Instructor, UNC School of Medicine, Program on Aging
​1985 - 1986
Recreation Therapist, UNC Jaycees Burn Unit
​1983
Clinical Social Worker, UNC Hospitals, Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Service
​1982 - 1983
Social Worker, Carol Woods Health Care Center
​1981 - 1982
Additional Training
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AD/HD with Drs. Edward Hallowell and John Ratey, authors of Driven to Distraction
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Understanding girls with AD/HD with Dr. Patricia O. Quinn
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Coaching college students with AD/HD and LD with Dr. Theresa L. Maitland
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Anxiety in children and adolescents with Dr. Christian Mauro, Duke University
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Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with Drs. Mary Kimmel and Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody (UNC Perinatal Psychiatry Program)
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Sensory issues with Carol Stock Kranowitz, author of The Out-of-Sync Child
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Temperament issues with Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, author of Raising Your Spirited Child
Licensure
NC BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK
License #C002063
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
​1977 - 1983
BA, Psychology with Honors
MSW, Services to Families and Children
MSRA, Therapeutic Recreation
