John Betancourt

LCSW16 years of experienceNext available
4.7 (49)
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Authentic

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 - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Ambetter Health

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Blue Shield

  • Cash - $100 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • 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 (49)7 reviews
August 17, 2026

I related to John very much and what he had to say. I like his approach of teaching men to fish versus providing him or her with a fish. Looking forward to gaining the skills I know to be independent with regards to stress and anxiety. I would highly recommend John to men and women who have recently approached retirement and trying to work out the next steps in life.

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 1 with John
March 20, 2026

I really like how candid John was as well as his straight shooter approach. It was a helpful appointment and I look forward to the next one.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with John
February 25, 2026

I am very grateful for my therapist John, he is solution oriented and always helped me focus on practical steps . His approach felt authentic and genuine , which made it easy to trust him . thank you !!

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