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Berekat Petros , LPC, LMHC

Compassionate LPC and LMHC for life challenges
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Addiction and trauma
  • English and Amharic

About Berekat Petros

Berekat Petros is a licensed counselor with more than 12 years of experience helping people navigate a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. He holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and maintains licensure in both Texas and Florida. His practice encompasses support for clients who want to enhance their quality of life as well as those coping with chronic or persistent mental health conditions.

Petros brings practical knowledge and a calming, solution-focused approach to work with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use concerns, among other issues. He aims to combine clinical expertise with an understanding of each person s unique background so that treatment fits the individual rather than the other way around.

He has particular experience guiding people through relationship and family struggles, grief and loss, stress and anger management, and life transitions. Petros welcomes the opportunity to build a therapeutic relationship and to help clients and their families move toward clearer coping strategies and improved day-to-day functioning.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Berekat Petros have?

Berekat Petros has 12 years of professional experience.

Is Berekat Petros a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credentials LPC and LMHC. His license details are TX LPC 71956 and FL LMHC MH26828.

In which languages does Berekat Petros provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English and Amharic.

Where is Berekat Petros located?

He is located in Florida.

How can I work with Berekat Petros as my therapist?

You can work with Berekat Petros through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Berekat Petros work with international clients?

He does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Berekat Petros cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and his availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with the therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Berekat Petros draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, and integrates mindfulness techniques to support work done online. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the client s goals lead the pace of work; it helps people build self-awareness, self-esteem, and a stronger sense of agency. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which often supports coping with stress, grief, and trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. Petros works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommends or blends methods that best fit the situation so that therapy feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging that make it easier to attend appointments from home or during busy schedules. These formats allow continuity of care across life changes and can expand access to licensed professionals and therapists for people who need adaptable scheduling and different modes of communication.

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