- Person-centered approach
- Solution-focused work
- Family and parenting focus
About John
John Berst is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. He invites people to share their story and begins by learning what matters to them. His work aims to help clients find more balance, joy, and calm in everyday life.
He earned a Master of Arts degree from Western Michigan University in 2010 and has held his LPC for over ten years in Michigan. He also notes more than 30 years of informal experience helping people in different settings prior to licensure. He keeps learning through ongoing education to stay current with ethical and professional practice.
John uses a person-centered starting point to build a plan around each client’s needs. He favors practical, solution-focused exploration so sessions are tied to real-life changes people can try between meetings. He will listen for what feels useful and adapt the work to the individual's pace and goals.
He has worked with people across a wide range of life situations and concerns. Areas he addresses include stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, sleep and eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
John approaches sessions with straightforward, down-to-earth language and a focus on what helps in daily life. He welcomes a conversation about your goals and what a helpful first step might look like.
Practical approaches for online work
John describes his work as person-centered and solution-focused. Person-centered work means the therapist listens closely and builds the plan from the client's own goals and strengths. This approach helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to clarify what matters to them.Solution-focused work emphasizes small, concrete steps that can change daily routines or reactions. It is useful for stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, sleep or eating habits, and coping with life transitions because it targets specific actions and adjustments rather than only long conversations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which techniques fit their needs and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This joint process helps match goals to practical methods that feel doable.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and support steady check-ins during life changes. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight or for phone conversations when video is not practical.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He starts from a person-centered stance and builds a plan around each person’s story. He prefers practical, solution-focused exploration that leads to real-life steps clients can try between sessions.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He holds an LPC with over ten years of licensed practice in Michigan and notes more than 30 years of helping people in various roles before licensure.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Michigan and is a licensed professional counselor, LPC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.