Mariela Betancourt

Have you been trying to move forward, but something keep holding you back? Maybe it's something from the past, anxiety, grief, or simply the demands of daily life. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 19 years of experience supporting infants, children, adolescents, adults, and families through some of life’s most difficult seasons. I work with clients navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, family challenges, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you’re experiencing without judgment. I believe you already have strengths worth building on, and therapy can help you reconnect with them.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to the person sitting in front of me. I believe meaningful therapy starts with a trusting relationship, so I take time to understand your story, your relationships, your strengths, and what you need from the process. Depending on your goals, I may draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and person-centered approaches. These tools can help you understand patterns, work through difficult experiences, manage emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build greater confidence in how you respond to life’s challenges. I won’t assume that one approach works for everyone. We’ll find what makes sense for you.

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. Our first session is a chance to slow things down and have a real conversation about what brought you here, what has been difficult, and what you hope could change. I’ll ask questions, listen to your experiences, and learn more about your history, relationships, strengths, and current needs. From there, we’ll identify goals that feel meaningful and create a plan that fits you.

You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. You can start wherever you are, and we’ll take it from there. If you’re ready to have some support with what you’ve been carrying, choose a time on my calendar that works for you and let’s begin with a conversation.