John Betancourt

LCSW16 years of experienceNext available
4.7 (79)
Intelligent
Direct
Solution oriented

Starting therapy can feel empowering, confusing, or even intimidating—and it’s worth taking a moment to recognize the courage it takes to take this first step toward caring for your mental health. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where you can explore challenges related to anxiety, depression, self-care, and more.

Together, we’ll clarify your goals and identify strategies to help you move toward them, whether that means change over the next month, six months, or a year.

My goal is to help you strengthen communication and boundaries with yourself and others so that you can improve your quality of life and move toward the future you envision. Therapy is not just about overcoming obstacles—it’s also about personal growth. Together, we’ll clarify your goals and identify strategies to help you move toward them, whether that means change over the next month, six months, or a year. You’ll leave our sessions with practical insights and “next steps” you can put into action right away. I believe life’s purpose isn’t simply to be happy, but to find meaning—and within that meaning, joy emerges. While the journey isn’t always easy, it can be transformative. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Addictions Professional, Internationally Certified Drug Counselor, and Behavior Analyst. I take a strength-based approach, helping you use your unique abilities to address challenges. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to empower you in creating lasting change. Most importantly, I bring a relaxed, compassionate, and trustworthy presence, fostering a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and supported.

First session

The first session will work on creating rapport and exploring strengths and weaknesses to address.

Strengths

my biggest strength is my wide range of experiences and education, expanding disciplines like Sociology, Mental health, Education and Addiction.

Ideal clients

my ideal client is someone who is ready to stop making excuses and ready to take responsibility and move forward. my idea client is ready to put the work in to change they're trajectory looking forward. in addition, my program is unique combining cbt, dbt and takes into account that the client must explore they're core beliefs before creating SMART goals looking forward.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

if you can understand how your thoughts affect your emotions , physical sensation and then your behavior you can identify and challenge this dysfunctional thought patterns and improve you trajectory and behavior.

Interpersonal

exploring how interpersonal; relations and dynamics influence our behaviors and mood.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Man

Top specialties

  • Addiction

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

Other specialties

  • ADHD

  • Anger Management

  • Autism

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Career Counseling

  • Child or Adolescent

  • Coping Skills

  • Grief

  • Life Transitions

  • Men's Issues

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 135283

  • FloridaLicense SW14279

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Meritain

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Ambetter Health

  • Ambetter from Health Net

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Blue Shield

  • Cash - $100 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • Devoted Health - Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • Devoted Health - Medicare

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Florida Blue

  • Anthem

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Florida Blue - Medicare

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Humana - Medicare

  • Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare

  • Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

  • Independence Keystone 65 HMO

  • L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

  • L.A. Care Covered

  • L.A. Care Covered Direct

  • Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Sharp Health Plan

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

  • Sutter Health Plan

  • IHSS Healthy Workers

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

4.7 rating (79)15 reviews
November 4, 2026

John was attentive and engaged, well educated and professional. I shared my story and I want to continue to work with John to progress forward, picking up more tools to walk through difficult situations with.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with John
October 30, 2026

John is very insightful authentic and it’s helping me tremendously. I look forward to our next session.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 2 with John
October 30, 2026

I enjoyed my session with John and we touched on many subjects. He gave me some good advice about treating myself like I was responsible for someone else. I intend to keep up with my therapy with him.

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 1 with John
Schedule 60 min