- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
About Arthur
Dr. Arthur Betancourt is a Florida psychologist (FL Psychologist PY5072) with 30 years of clinical experience. He has spent decades helping people who come in with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trouble sleeping, anger, and parenting concerns. He uses straightforward methods to help people notice what they think and do, and how those patterns affect how they feel.
Dr. Betancourt previously served on the faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for many years. There he worked with a wide range of people who had anxiety and depression linked to life stressors. That work shaped his practical style of focusing on thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
In sessions he guides people to examine unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits. Then he helps them try different ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress and improve functioning. The process is step-by-step and aimed at making small, manageable changes.
His approach suits people dealing with grief, career pressure, family problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, and life transitions. He also addresses issues such as anger, bipolar mood concerns, and caregiving strain. He draws on decades of clinical practice when offering suggestions and exercises.
People meet him in Florida and work through practical strategies that apply to daily life. He speaks English and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to structure sessions and track progress. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
How CBT supports online work and practical coping
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It uses clear steps: identify unhelpful thoughts, test them, and try new actions that change feelings and results. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, and stress-related issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether CBT techniques fit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps, what hasn’t, and adjust tasks and strategies as therapy progresses.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins that reinforce practice between meetings. Some formats require less bandwidth or let people join without video, which can help when a short check-in is needed or when fitting a session into a work break. Ask about the available session types when scheduling to choose what best matches your day-to-day needs.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating concerns, and parenting challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behaviors and to teach practical alternatives people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience, including many years on the faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Florida Psychologist listed as FL Psychologist PY5072 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.