- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and mindfulness">CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
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 based in Florida and works with adults facing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, stress, anger, addictions, relationship and family strain, grief, parenting worries, career stress, and ADHD.
He describes helping people at different points - those trying to improve everyday functioning and others managing longer-term mental health challenges. Sessions focus on clear goals. Conversations are practical and direct, aimed at making small, usable changes between visits.
Petros uses several approaches that fit common problems young adults face: looking at unhelpful thought patterns, practicing present-moment awareness, and setting short-term steps toward change. He also draws on motivational interviewing to help with substance use or habit changes, and solution-focused ideas to build immediate coping strategies.
His work often centers on stressful life transitions like leaving home, starting college or a first job, relationship shifts, and the pressure of comparing oneself to peers. He can help people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about next steps and wants to prioritize practical skills for daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English and Amharic. He is licensed in Texas as an LPC and in Florida as an LMHC. People interested in working with him are asked to follow the site's booking steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads the conversation. This helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings about big life shifts like starting a job or moving out.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behavior. It offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and handle stress with practical tasks to try between meetings.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can be useful for people dealing with racing thoughts or trouble concentrating.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which approaches to try and when to adjust them. That collaborative process helps shape sessions to what actually helps the person most.
Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time around college or work commitments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English, Amharic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, career stress, ADHD, and related problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-oriented talk with techniques from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working with individuals facing both everyday challenges and chronic mental health conditions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Florida; his licenses include TX LPC and FL LMHC.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Amharic.
Can people outside the United States sign up?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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