Mariah Betancourt , LMFT

Mariah Betancourt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 11 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide each person through difficult moments.

Mariah approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and brings strengths that can be mobilized to address life challenges. She emphasizes building on those strengths while offering structure and clinical guidance when navigating painful memories, overwhelming emotions, or periods of transition.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life often requires courage, and Mariah positions herself as a steady, compassionate ally throughout that process. Her work is aimed at helping clients explore goals, develop practical coping skills, and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels manageable.

Throughout her practice she centers collaboration and respect for each client’s values and experiences, offering support that honors individuality while applying approaches grounded in clinical training and experience.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Remote Care

Mariah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns a person brings. Skills-based approaches focus on practical tools for managing stress and anxiety - teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase daily functioning. Trauma-informed therapy concentrates on safety and gradual processing for people affected by trauma and abuse - helping them build stability, tolerate difficult memories, and reclaim a sense of control. Grief-focused support offers space to mourn losses and develop ways to integrate change while honoring what was lost.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mariah works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most helpful and adjust the plan over time as healing and insight unfold.

Online therapy offers flexible, accessible options through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow people to connect from home or other convenient locations, schedule sessions more easily around work and caregiving responsibilities, and continue care during life transitions or periods of limited mobility. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide structured, ongoing support that aligns with each person’s daily life.