Meet Your Clinician

JENNY V. BETANCOURT, M.S

LMHC • LCMHC • LPC 

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Telemental Health Provider (FL, NC & AZ)
Bilingual: English & Spanish

“Clarity. Compassion. Clinical Expertise.”

An Invitation To Work Together

What I Bring to the Work

My professional background includes direct psychotherapy, trauma treatment, crisis intervention, behavioral-health program development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and training within medical and behavioral-health settings.

This range of experience allows me to see more than a diagnosis. I consider how emotional symptoms interact with relationships, responsibilities, identity, physical health, work, and the systems surrounding a person’s life.

My clinical work is grounded, direct, and compassionate. I bring structure when circumstances feel overwhelming while respecting each client’s autonomy, privacy, culture, and individual pace.

My Approach Is Designed for People Who Value

✓ Meaningful clinical experience and sound professional judgment

✓ Clear, practical guidance alongside genuine human connection

✓ Discreet care that respects complex responsibilities and public-facing roles

✓ Specialized support for trauma, PTSD, OCD, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation

✓ Bilingual, culturally responsive services in English and Spanish

✓ Thoughtful collaboration with authorized providers and support systems when appropriate

✓ Clear boundaries between confidential therapy, clinical evaluation, and organizational consultation

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Clinical Experience

& Leadership

  • My approach is:

    • Warm but direct — you will feel supported, and we will also work toward meaningful change

    • Structured yet flexible — treatment is guided by clear goals while remaining responsive to your needs

    • Trauma-informed and culturally responsive — your experiences, identity, culture, and context matter

    • Practical — sessions include strategies you can apply outside the therapy room

    • Nonjudgmental — your story is treated with privacy, dignity, and respect

    • Clinically grounded — recommendations are guided by professional judgment, evidence-based practices, and your individual presentation

    My role is to help you understand what is happening emotionally, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop grounded coping skills, and restore a greater sense of stability and control.

    • M.S. in Mental Health Counseling — Nova Southeastern University

    • B.A. in Psychology — Florida International University

    • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — Florida

    • Qualified Supervisor — Florida

    • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) — North Carolina

    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — Arizona

    • National Certified Counselor (NCC)

    • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

    • Bilingual services — English and Spanish

    • Telehealth services available to clients located in Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona

    • Additional training in forensic behavioral-health practice and psycholegal assessment

  • My professional experience extends across multiple levels of behavioral healthcare, including:

    • Providing psychotherapy in inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, PHP and IOP programs, community-based clinics, justice-involved programs, and telehealth

    • Serving in clinical leadership roles, including Clinical Coordinator, Lead Therapist & Assistant Clinical Director

    • Leading crisis interventions and clinical de-escalation within behavioral-health settings

    • Collaborating with interdisciplinary medical, psychiatric, and behavioral-health teams

    • Supporting clinical education and training involving healthcare professionals and psychiatry residents

    • Developing telehealth programs, clinical policies, and operational processes

    • Supporting organizational readiness for AHCA, DCF, CMS, and Joint Commission requirements

    • Conducting psychosocial evaluations related to bariatric procedures, spinal cord stimulator candidacy, and other clinically appropriate needs

    This combination of direct clinical care, leadership experience, program development, and systems-level understanding allows me to support both individuals and organizations with clinical depth and practical perspective.

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