Berekat Petros is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings over 12 years of clinical experience to his work.
01About Berekat
Berekat Petros is a Licensed Professional Counselor who brings over 12 years of clinical experience to his work. He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Florida while supporting people facing a range of mental health and life challenges. Berekat aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Berekat focuses on common and complex concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, and trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
He also helps people manage stress, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and major life changes. His background includes work with attachment issues, ADHD, and a variety of medical and caregiving stresses. In sessions he uses clear, practical approaches.
He draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Mindfulness-based tools support emotional regulation and grounding when feelings become intense.
Berekat favors brief, goal-focused work when that fits the person’s needs, and he shifts to deeper exploration when issues call for it. He uses motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change and solution-focused ideas to identify small steps that move them forward. Berekat speaks English and Amharic, and he tailors his style to each person’s culture and life situation.
People who reach out can expect a respectful, direct approach that balances practical skills with attention to feelings. Berekat emphasizes collaboration so clients set the pace and goals for therapy. If someone wants clear steps, steady support, and honest feedback, he can be a practical choice in their search for help.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 71956 · expires May 2027
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH26828 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1336664556 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Berekat lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Berekat names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Berekat names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches and practical online therapy options
Berekat commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his online practice. Client-centered therapy means he follows the person's priorities and creates space for them to describe what matters most, which works well for people who need empathy and open listening. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that cause distress and then building concrete skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood challenges.He also integrates mindfulness techniques to help people manage intense emotions and stay grounded in the moment. Choosing an approach is a team effort - the therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the plan as progress is made or needs shift.
Online therapy with Berekat includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations, while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a personal face-to-face feel isn't needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or people who prefer writing. These formats make scheduling easier and let therapy fit into work, caregiving, or other busy routines.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, and ADHD among others.
What is his therapy style like?
Berekat combines a straightforward, collaborative style with practical techniques. He balances short-term, goal-focused work with deeper therapeutic exploration when needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working with individuals facing both everyday struggles and longer-term mental health conditions.
What credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Florida, with prior licensure in Texas noted in his background.
In which languages can I speak with him?
Sessions are offered in English and Amharic.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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