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Online therapist

John Berst

Practical, person-centered therapy for parents and adults

Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About John

John Berst is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who centers therapy on each person's lived experience. He begins by listening to a client's story and then builds a practical plan that fits their needs. Sessions focus on clear steps, not jargon, so parents and caregivers can use what they learn right away.

He has held his Michigan LPC for ten years and earned a master's degree from Western Michigan University in 2010.

Background and approach

John also draws on decades of life experience that inform his work with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. He uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques and keeps learning through ongoing training. John often helps people handle relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, sleeping and eating difficulties, and challenges with anger or self-esteem.

He also supports those coping with trauma, addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue and major life changes. He speaks English and practices from Michigan. In sessions he stays person-centered and solution-focused.

That means John takes cues from each person's goals and tries approaches that fit their day-to-day life. Parents can expect concrete strategies to try between meetings and calm, direct discussion during sessions. John invites people who want balance, clearer routines, or healthier connections to explore therapy together.

He aims to turn small steps into steady progress and encourages clients to shape the pace and focus as they go.

Approaches that translate to online care

John favors person-centered work that starts with listening to what matters most to the client. This approach focuses on building therapy around each person's goals and daily routines, which can be especially useful for parents juggling busy schedules. He also uses solution-focused techniques that identify small, practical steps to try between sessions; these tools help address stress, sleep issues, eating concerns, and parenting challenges in concrete ways.

Both approaches are collaborative. John works with clients to figure out which methods fit their needs and preferences. He adjusts plans as progress is made, and clients help guide the pace and focus of therapy so it stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats offer flexibility for caregivers and busy adults by making it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine. They also allow follow-up and check-ins between meetings via messaging, which can support practicing new skills and staying connected to the work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can John help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues as well as grief, depression and addictions. Other focus areas include parenting, ADHD, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
What is John’s therapeutic style?
John uses a person-centered approach grounded in practical, solution-focused techniques. He aims to develop strategies that fit a client's everyday life and goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He holds ten years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Michigan and draws on decades of broader life experience in his work.
What credentials and location are listed?
John is an LPC with the Michigan license number MI LPC 6401017362 and practices in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently working with international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can be done through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with John?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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