Sara Betancourt
MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist)
About
Sara Betancourt, LAMFT, is a Christian bilingual therapist who brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and pastoral care to her practice in New Jersey. With degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University and Pastoral Care and Counseling from Ohio Christian University, she combines therapeutic techniques with a faith-based perspective. Her clinical work is informed by her deep commitment to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges, including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and marital or family crises. She focuses on fostering communication, self-understanding, and growth, using culturally sensitive approaches that honor each individual’s background and experiences.
From a Christian faith-based perspective, Sara’s work emphasizes healing through both practical therapy and spiritual guidance. She creates a safe space for clients to explore their emotional and relational struggles while integrating faith principles to encourage long-term well-being and positive change. Sara believes in the power of hope, compassion, and divine grace, which she infuses into her therapeutic practice. Her holistic approach aligns with her Christian values, ensuring that clients not only experience emotional growth but also deepen their relationship with themselves and God. Through her dedication to serving diverse communities, she offers support that is both spiritually and emotionally transformative.
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Handicap Accessible
Cities
- Saddle Brook
- Bogota
- Fort Lee
- Teaneck
- Tenafly
Counties
- Bergen County
- Hudson County
- Passaic
- Burlington
- Camden
ZIPs
- 07663
Teleheath
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- NJ
Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)
- 75-90 min
- 60 min
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Couples Sessions
- Family Sessions
- Telehealth
Psychological Testing
Ages
- Adult (18-70)
Special Populations
- Ministry Leaders
- Ethnic Minorities
- Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
- Other
- Pregnant
Talk Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Strengths
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Women’s issues
- Spiritual struggles
- Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Solution focused approach
- Patient led approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I allow the patient to come up with their own interpretations and solutions
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient even though they might be contrary to what the patient is thinking
Cost Per Session
15 min Free Consultation
50-60 min (973) 944-0446
15 min Free Consultation
50-60 min $60
50-60 min $80
Payment Methods Accepted
- Zelle
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
Do you accept payment plans
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
Educational History
- School:Northcentral University,
- Degree:Masters Degree
- School:Ohio Christian University
- Degree:Masters Degree
Years In Practice
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:37FA00034100
- State:
- NJ
Professional Associations
- AACC
Professional Associations Other
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
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?
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?
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