Berekat Petros

Experienced counselor blending CBT and mindfulness

LPC, LMHC Florida

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Amharic

About Berekat

Berekat Petros is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 12 years of clinical experience across Texas and Florida.

Background and approach

He has supported people facing a broad range of concerns, from life transitions and stress to long-term mood and substance-related conditions, and draws on that background to tailor practical, goal-oriented care. His approach blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and client-centered work to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change.

Petros emphasizes collaboration and aims to create an approachable therapeutic relationship in which clients can explore anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, and a variety of other difficulties. Fluent in English and Amharic, he offers sessions to people located in Florida and uses multiple remote formats to increase access.

Licenses include TX LPC 71956 and FL LMHC MH26828. Those interested in beginning work are invited to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Approaches for Online Growth and Symptom Relief

Berekat integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered work into online sessions to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop concrete coping strategies. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing mood symptoms. Client-centered therapy places emphasis on the therapist-client relationship, listening, and supporting clients as they discover their own solutions.

He also uses mindfulness-based strategies to teach present-moment awareness and emotion regulation skills that can reduce reactivity and improve stress management. Finding the right combination of these approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to tailor methods according to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single technique from the outset.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while still allowing licensed professionals to guide practical skill-building and ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, career matters, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Therapy draws from client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practice, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients set goals and build practical skills.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 12 years of experience working with individuals across a spectrum of concerns, from improving day-to-day functioning to managing chronic mental health conditions.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

He holds professional licenses in Texas and Florida and currently provides services to clients located in Florida. License details are TX LPC 71956 and FL LMHC MH26828.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Amharic. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered for therapy?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes ADHD

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 issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harm Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Texas, Florida

Languages

English, Amharic