LPC
John Berst, LPC
- Experience10 years
- LocationMichigan
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- LanguagesEnglish
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About John
John Berst is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who draws on ten years of formal clinical practice in Michigan and more than three decades of life experience supporting others.
Background and approach
He centers his work on the person - listening first to understand each client's story before shaping a plan that fits their needs. This patient, strengths-based attitude aims to help clients find greater balance, joy, and calm as they explore change.
He emphasizes practical, solution-focused work that remains grounded in the client’s own experience, whether concerns are short-term or more persistent.
John has worked with people across the lifespan and many backgrounds, and he treats common challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, addiction, ADHD, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
His education includes a master’s degree from Western Michigan University earned in 2010, and he continues ongoing training to refine his practice and maintain professional standards. John invites clients into a collaborative process that begins with their strengths and courage, building practical strategies that resonate with each individual's priorities and goals.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
John practices from a person-centered base combined with solution-focused techniques, emphasizing collaboration and practical steps. Person-centered work involves attentive listening and building on a client's strengths to shape goals and priorities, which can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Solution-focused methods concentrate on small, achievable shifts and concrete strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, often supporting clients dealing with anxiety, stress, or behavioral challenges.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; John works together with clients to identify which techniques suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration may blend methods over time so the plan evolves as progress is made and priorities change.
Online therapy offers practical advantages through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make scheduling more flexible and allow clients to access care from home or other convenient locations, supporting continuity when life or work demands change. Licensed professionals can adapt treatment to each format so sessions remain focused and effective while accommodating varying communication styles and day-to-day constraints.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English
What John can help with
John Berst works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and depression.
Experience and training
John is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Michigan, with 10 years of clinical experience.