Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
How John works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Berst is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who centers his work on each person's story. He invites people to talk about what matters and to find balance, joy, and calmer days through practical, focused steps. His style is grounded and straightforward, aimed at making therapy useful in day-to-day life.
He has ten years as an LPC in Michigan and a longer history of helping people across many settings.
Background and approach
John earned a master’s degree from Western Michigan University in 2010 and keeps up ongoing education to refine his practice. That mix of formal training and years of real-world experience shapes how he approaches common life struggles. John begins by listening closely and building a plan around the individual.
He uses a person-centered stance and prefers practical, solution-focused work that ties directly to a client’s goals. Sessions tend to focus on steps that can be tried between meetings and adjusted as needed. He has supported people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and anger.
He also helps with relationship strains, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Conversations with John aim to be respectful and rooted in the client’s real experiences. He emphasizes collaboration, clear goals, and workable strategies so people can notice change in everyday routines and relationships.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
Practical therapy approaches for online care
John often combines a person-centered stance with solution-focused techniques to keep online sessions grounded and goal-directed. Person-centered work emphasizes listening and building a plan around what matters most to the individual, which helps when sorting priorities and strengths. Solution-focused work zeroes in on small, concrete steps and changes to try between sessions, useful for stress, anger, or coping with life transitions.He also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that target emotions and behavior with clear strategies. These techniques help people manage anxiety, improve sleep and eating patterns, and tackle addictive behaviors by practicing new responses and testing what works in daily life. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick approaches that match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing one method upfront.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: video calls let people use visual cues and mirrors a typical in-person session, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on the go, live chat is good for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while still focusing on meaningful change.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, and related issues like sleep, eating, and self-esteem.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a person-centered approach and focuses on practical, solution-focused steps tailored to each person’s situation.
How much experience does he have?
He holds ten years as a licensed professional counselor in Michigan and draws on prior life experience helping people over several decades.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with a master’s degree from Western Michigan University earned in 2010.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.