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Dr. Arthur Betancourt

Therapist · Florida

Dr. Arthur Betancourt

FL Psychologist PY5072

Practical, thought-focused therapy for everyday life

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  • CBT based
  • Career and stress
  • 30 years experience

About Arthur

Dr. Arthur Betancourt is a clinical psychologist based in Florida. He brings three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and career concerns. He uses straightforward talk and practical tools to help people change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life.

Before moving into private practice he spent many years on the faculty at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. There he worked with a wide range of patients who often came for anxiety or depression linked to life stressors. That work shaped his focus on clear, evidence-informed methods that address current problems.

In sessions he asks people to look at how thoughts and actions affect mood and functioning. Then he supports learning and practicing new, more helpful ways of thinking and behaving. The aim is to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping rather than rely on abstract theory.

Dr. Betancourt also helps with relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, and caregiving stress. He works with people facing major life changes, chronic illness, aging issues, and career crossroads. His approach stays practical and goal-focused to help clients make steady progress.

He is licensed as a Florida Psychologist, FL Psychologist PY5072, and offers services in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Using CBT Online to Tackle Stress and Goals

Dr. Betancourt practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that keep problems going. CBT often involves short experiments, homework, and clear steps to reduce anxiety, improve mood, or address sleep and eating patterns.

He focuses on concrete skills that people can use right away, such as changing thought patterns and practicing different behaviors. Finding the right approach is part of the work - the therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adjust methods together in a collaborative way.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow follow-ups without taking long breaks from work. Some formats may also suit shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the clinician about scheduling, session length, and any practical needs so the format fits your life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, career concerns, relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating issues, anger, and coping with life changes among other topics.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a practical, talk-and-skill approach focused on examining thoughts and behaviors and trying new ways of coping to improve daily functioning.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 30 years of clinical experience, including long-term faculty work at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Florida Psychologist, FL Psychologist PY5072, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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