Website
https://www.adventgm.org/
Mari Betosip
MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist)
About
My faith is the foundation of both my life and my work as a therapist. I come from a Christian family that experienced persecution for our faith while living in Iran, which led us to leave our home and seek safety. This journey shaped my understanding of suffering, resilience, and God’s faithfulness. Even today, I remain connected in ministry, supporting individuals and families in the Middle East through online services.
Scriptures that guide my work include Jeremiah 29:11, reminding me of God’s hopeful plans, Psalm 34:18, which speaks of His nearness to the brokenhearted, and 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, which calls us to comfort others as we have been comforted.
In therapy, I integrate Biblical principles in a respectful and client-centered way. For those who desire it, this may include prayer, scripture reflection, and exploring how faith can bring healing, identity, and hope. I also combine this with evidence-based approaches such as Brainspotting and DBT to support emotional and spiritual growth.
My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where clients can experience both healing and restoration through truth and grace.
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Female
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- Santa Clara
Counties
- Santa Clara
ZIPs
- 95111
Teleheath
No
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Couples Sessions
- Family Sessions
- Telehealth
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Child (6-11)
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
- Senior (70+)
Talk Therapies
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experiential Therapies
- Play Therapy
Strengths
- Addiction Process (Behavioral)
- Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Grief
- Family Struggles
- Depression
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
Yes
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Patient led approach
- Problem focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I allow the patient to come up with their own interpretations and solutions
Payment Methods Accepted
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Check
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Kaiser
- Cigna
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:Hope international University
- Degree:Masters Degree
- School:William Jessup University
- Degree:Graduate School
Years In Practice
2
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:161402
- State:
- CA
Professional Associations
- AACC
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
