- Focus on thoughts and behavior
- Helps improve sleep
- 30 years experience
About Arthur
Dr. Arthur Betancourt uses a practical, problem-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and other life strains. He is a Florida psychologist with three decades of clinical experience. He aims to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so daily life feels more manageable.
He spent much of his career on the faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. In that role he worked with a wide range of patients who came with anxiety and depression tied to many different stressors. That experience shaped a direct style that focuses on what people can do differently day to day.
In sessions he helps people look at how their thoughts and actions affect their mood and behavior. Then he guides them to try alternatives that can lead to steadier functioning. The emphasis is on clear steps people can use between meetings to cope better with upsetting situations.
Dr. Betancourt has also supported people facing grief, relationship strain, career stress, caregiving burdens, aging and medical concerns, and complicated life transitions. He works with issues around eating and sleep, anger and self-esteem, as well as longer-term mood concerns such as bipolar disorder.
His work stresses collaboration and practical change. He invites clients to set goals and to test new ways of thinking and acting that fit their daily routines. The focus is on what helps someone move forward in ordinary life.
CBT and practical approaches for online care
Dr. Betancourt practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change them. CBT focuses on concrete skills you can try between sessions and can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related issues.He also emphasizes learning new behaviors to replace patterns that make symptoms worse. That means working together to test small changes, track how they feel, and adjust plans that fit daily routines and responsibilities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences, and will adapt techniques as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around caregiving, work, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice skills, set manageable goals, and support changes that matter in everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Betancourt address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, relationship and communication problems, grief, parenting and career stress, bipolar disorder, and other life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a practical, problem-focused approach that helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then try new ways of responding.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience, including many years on the faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is located in Florida and is listed as FL Psychologist PY5072.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.