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Online therapist

Alicia Betancourt

Warm, practical support for family challenges

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Alicia

Alicia Betancourt is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical support for everyday struggles. She uses straightforward conversation and planning to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues. Her style is simple and direct.

Sessions aim to identify strengths and make clear steps forward. She has practiced since 2011 and holds a Florida LCSW, license number FL LCSW SW20198. That experience informs how she structures sessions and develops plans that fit each person’s situation.

Background and approach

Alicia draws on evidence-based techniques to address mood changes, coping with life transitions, and compassion fatigue. Alicia also brings experience working with people facing ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, career stress, and relationship challenges. She pays attention to multicultural issues, hearing impairment needs, and supports those affected by trauma or medical events such as traumatic brain injury.

Her work includes addressing blended family issues, fatherhood topics, and aging or geriatric concerns when relevant. Appointments can include different formats such as video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit busy schedules. Sessions are organized around clear goals and steps, and she helps clients track progress over time.

People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. Alicia focuses on listening first, then building a practical, achievable plan together.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Alicia uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One common approach is cognitive-behavioral style work, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different responses to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. It teaches concrete skills for day-to-day coping.

She also uses problem-solving and behavioral activation strategies to address low mood and life transitions. These techniques help clients break tasks into manageable steps, build routines, and increase activities that bring a sense of progress and purpose. For stress and compassion fatigue, she applies pacing and coping skills to manage overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, what has and hasn’t worked, and then tailor methods to fit those needs and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps the client make steady progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage childcare or work constraints, and stay connected between sessions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver focused, structured care and to follow up on goals between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, anger, relationship and career issues, plus ADHD and bipolar mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is straightforward and goal oriented, focusing on listening, identifying strengths, and creating a clear plan for change.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has practiced therapy since 2011, bringing over 11 years of experience to sessions and applying evidence-based techniques to client concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with credential FL LCSW SW20198.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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