John Berst

John Berst is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. He invites people to begin therapy from a place of strength and courage, and he focuses on practical steps to help them find more balance, joy, and calm. John draws on a long history of helping others alongside a decade of formal counseling experience to guide short- and longer-term work.

He earned a Master’s degree from Western Michigan University in 2010 and maintains ongoing education to stay current with ethical practice. John’s primary orientation is person-centered, so he begins by listening and learning each person’s story before shaping a plan. He emphasizes what will actually work for the individual rather than pushing a single method.

In sessions he leans toward practical, solution-focused exploration. That means setting clear goals, trying approaches that fit a person’s life, and adjusting based on what helps. He frames therapy as collaborative work where the client’s experience steers the process.

John has worked with people from many backgrounds and ages, which has informed his adaptable approach. He addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, and issues related to relationships and parenting.

He welcomes questions about how therapy might fit into everyday life and what starting steps look like. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

John describes his work as person-centered and solution-focused. Person-centered work focuses on listening closely to a person’s story and shaping therapy around their needs and goals. This approach helps with issues like grief, relationship struggles, and low self esteem by putting the client’s priorities first.

Solution-focused techniques concentrate on clear, practical steps and short-term goals. These methods are useful for managing stress, anxiety, anger, and the daily impacts of ADHD because they emphasize changes people can try between sessions and build on small successes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, test what fits, and change course when something does not help. Clients and therapist set goals together and review progress to make sure the work stays relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce time lost to travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose what feels most practical for their day while still working with licensed professionals to address concerns like anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes.