Therapist profile
Berekat Petros , LPC, LMHC
LPC and LMHC - family and parenting concerns
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- Anxiety and depression
- Parenting stress
- CBT and mindfulness
About Berekat
Berekat Petros is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of clinical experience. He is licensed in Texas as an LPC and in Florida as an LMHC and works with adults on a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief, parenting stress, and relationship and family issues.
He focuses on clear, practical work in sessions. That can mean sorting through what feels most urgent, building small skills to reduce anxiety, or mapping steps to manage mood and substance use. He also helps people who are coping with life changes, chronic illness, or caregiving stress.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Berekat draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. He uses these tools to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and track small changes over time.
He works in English and Amharic and brings experience from longer-term and more persistent mental health concerns as well as short-term problem solving. People looking for support with parenting stress, family dynamics, or emotional regulation may find his style straightforward and practical.
To begin, a short intake helps clarify immediate goals and the next steps. From there he and the client choose what to focus on and how to pace the work together.
How sessions work
Practical approaches and online sessions
Berekat commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and the client’s goals, and motivational interviewing to support change when motivation feels mixed. Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. He will help the client identify priorities and choose strategies that match their goals and everyday demands in a collaborative way.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the context of their daily routine and bring real-life situations into sessions for discussion.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English, Amharic
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, parenting issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and related problems.
What is his therapy style like?
His sessions are conversational and goal oriented, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working with both short-term problems and more persistent mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed as an LPC in Texas and an LMHC in Florida. His practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Amharic.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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