John Berst is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with ten years of official practice.
01About John
John Berst is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with ten years of official practice. He invites people to begin from their own strengths and courage and to take small, practical steps toward feeling more balanced and calm. He asks questions to understand each person's story before proposing a plan.
Sessions focus on what will actually help the individual in day-to-day life. John favors a person-centered stance and keeps work practical and solution-focused so therapy stays grounded in the client's real needs.
Background and approach
His academic training includes a Master’s degree from Western Michigan University earned in 2010, and he describes ongoing learning as part of his practice. That background informs his use of common evidence-based techniques while keeping the conversation centered on the person in front of him.
John reports many years of informal helping experience before licensure and says those years shaped his approach to being direct, respectful, and attentive. He emphasizes adapting to each person rather than following a rigid protocol.
Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He works in English and meets with people through a variety of online formats.
He encourages a steady, practical pace and looks to collaborate with clients to find changes that fit their lives and routines.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401017362 · expires May 2027
- NPI
- 1538797584 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
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04Online support
Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life
John draws from person-centered work which focuses on understanding your story and priorities before making a plan. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes therapy around what matters most to them.He also uses solution-focused techniques that help identify small, practical steps you can try between sessions. Those steps are aimed at reducing stress, improving sleep and eating patterns, managing anxiety, and addressing relationship or parenting challenges. Together these approaches help target present problems with concrete actions that can be tested and adjusted.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting as progress and circumstances change. Clients take an active role in deciding what to try and when to change course.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is good when face-to-face conversation matters, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins or when written reflection helps, and all options can fit around work, school, or family time.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered approach and emphasizes practical, solution-focused work that targets real-life changes the client can try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He holds a Master’s degree from Western Michigan University and has been a licensed professional counselor for ten years, with helping experience that extends further back.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He practices in Michigan as a licensed professional counselor, identified by the LPC credential listed in his profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
He meets with people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
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 him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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