Mariela Betancourt, LMHC, FL | Psychotherapist

About Mariela Betancourt

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Compassion Focused

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mariela Betancourt

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 19 years of experience supporting infants, children, adolescents, adults, and families through life’s challenges. supporting infants, children, adolescents, adults, and families through life’s challenges. My practice is grounded in a compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach, where I create a safe, welcoming space for each client to feel heard, understood, and valued. I believe that healing begins with a trusting therapeutic relationship and that every person has unique strengths, experiences, and capacity for growth. I support clients navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, family challenges, and life transitions, while honoring each person’s individual pace and goals.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My clinical practice incorporates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Person-Centered Therapy. I tailor interventions to each client’s individual needs, strengths, goals, and presenting concerns. I believe in meeting each client where they are, helping them develop greater self-understanding, build resilience, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, trauma-informed, and individualized. I create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported. I focus on building trusting therapeutic relationships, understanding the clients' needs, supporting clients through trauma and life challenges, and helping individuals and families recognize their strengths and develop practical tools for positive change. My goal is to create a safe, calm, and collaborative environment where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to develop meaningful skills and achieve positive change.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Private Therapy

Education and training

CAU, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1043154487

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Mariela Betancourt?

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Is Mariela Betancourt accepting new patients?

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What practice does Mariela Betancourt work with?

Mariela Betancourt works with Private Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mariela Betancourt?

Mariela Betancourt frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Mariela Betancourt on their profile.