- Family of origin patterns
- Mood and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
About Berekat
Berekat Petros is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience. He is licensed in Texas as an LPC and in Florida as an LMHC. He works with adults who face stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and family-of-origin issues that still affect day-to-day life.
He focuses on practical, talk-based work. Sessions look at the patterns that developed in childhood and how those roles and expectations show up now. He helps people notice recurring reactions, make different choices, and build clearer communication with others. He uses everyday language and straightforward steps rather than clinical jargon.
In session he may draw on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses client-centered work to follow the concerns the client brings, and mindfulness strategies to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are available to support change and to set concrete goals.
Petros has experience with grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, attachment issues, and concerns around blended family dynamics. He also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and job or life transitions. His approach is intended for adults wanting to address how early family patterns still shape relationships, work, and self-worth.
Sessions are offered in English and Amharic. He practices from Florida and maintains the TX LPC and FL LMHC credentials listed above. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and follows the topics they bring. In practice this means sessions start with what feels most urgent to the client and the therapist reflects and clarifies concerns to help people find their own direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small changes that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention skills to lower reactivity and manage stress and anxiety.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans as progress and preferences become clearer. That conversation continues across sessions rather than being decided up front.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy day, makes shorter check-ins possible, and lets quieter conversations happen without travel. Discuss scheduling needs and preferred ways of meeting when you complete the matching questionnaire so the format can fit everyday life and commitments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English, Amharic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, grief, and related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, talk-based style that looks at current patterns rooted in family experience and focuses on clear steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns from life adjustment to persistent mental health conditions.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds LPC and LMHC credentials and practices in Florida; he is also licensed as an LPC in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Amharic.
Does he accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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