- Goal focused
- Mindfulness informed
- English and Amharic
About Berekat
Berekat Petros is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 12 years of practice experience. He works in Florida and brings steady, practical support to people dealing with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addiction, and life transitions. He aims to help people navigate hard moments and rebuild routines that feel manageable again.
He meets each person where they are and focuses on clear goals. Sessions are conversational and centered on what matters most to the client. He uses straightforward techniques to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and track progress over time.
His background includes long-term work with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, adjustment concerns, and substance use challenges. This range gives him experience with both short-term problem solving and longer-term coping strategies. He draws on several approaches to match a person’s needs rather than sticking to a single method.
In sessions he often combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. He also uses motivational interviewing to support change and solution-focused strategies to set practical next steps. These methods are explained and chosen together with each client.
Berekat speaks English and Amharic. People who want to start can follow the site’s matching process to schedule an initial session and discuss what practical steps feel most useful.
He meets each person where they are and focuses on clear goals. Sessions are conversational and centered on what matters most to the client. He uses straightforward techniques to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and track progress over time.
His background includes long-term work with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, adjustment concerns, and substance use challenges. This range gives him experience with both short-term problem solving and longer-term coping strategies. He draws on several approaches to match a person’s needs rather than sticking to a single method.
In sessions he often combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. He also uses motivational interviewing to support change and solution-focused strategies to set practical next steps. These methods are explained and chosen together with each client.
Berekat speaks English and Amharic. People who want to start can follow the site’s matching process to schedule an initial session and discuss what practical steps feel most useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Texas, Florida
Languages
English, Amharic
How Berekat Uses Practical Therapies Online
Berekat commonly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s priorities so they feel heard and can set their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches doable skills to change patterns that increase stress or anxiety.He also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help people notice the present moment and reduce reactivity. These tools can be useful for managing anxiety, mood swings, and stress-related symptoms. He will discuss these options and help decide which approach fits your needs and goals.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will ask about your situation, what has helped before, and what you want to achieve. From there you both choose methods and practical steps to try between sessions, adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or enabling meetings when leaving home would be difficult. Licensed professionals can use the same therapeutic tools online as they do in person, while tailoring pace and exercises to the session length and your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Berekat address?
He works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and career pressures, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. He blends client-centered listening with practical tools so clients can try new behaviors between meetings.
What is his experience with these issues?
He has 12 years of experience supporting people with both short-term and long-term challenges, including mood disorders and substance-related concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida. His listed licenses include TX LPC and FL LMHC.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Amharic.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.