- Practical tools
- Goal focused
- Gentle mindfulness
About Berthina
Berthina McGill, LMHC, focuses on helping people untangle overwhelming stress, difficult relationships, and low self-esteem. She uses straightforward talk and practical tools so people can manage anxiety, cope with life changes, and address substance or behavioral patterns that get in the way of everyday life. Her approach aims to make progress feel possible and clear, one step at a time.
Berthina draws on three years as a licensed mental health counselor in Florida. She emphasizes skill-building during sessions so clients leave with steps they can try between meetings. Sessions cover topics such as depression, parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, and codependency concerns. She also supports people facing fertility struggles, family-of-origin issues, and recovery from domestic violence or addiction.
In session, she often mixes practical problem-solving with awareness practices. That can mean setting small, measurable goals and practicing calming attention techniques. She uses motivational conversation to help people find energy for change and solution-focused work to identify immediate next steps.
Berthina works with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients and those navigating gender dysphoria. She also assists people dealing with anger, bipolar mood challenges, and caregiver stress. Her aim is to help each person notice small shifts that add up to real change.
People who choose to work with her typically begin by clarifying what matters most to them. From there she helps build a plan that fits day-to-day life and personal values. She guides clients toward tools they can use long after sessions end.
How her approaches translate to online work
Berthina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and help people notice choices in stressful moments.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to draw out what matters most to a person and to support readiness for change. That approach helps when someone feels unsure about starting or sticking with a new habit or recovery step. These methods together make room for both short-term goals and shifts in daily habits.
Finding the right mix is part of the process, and she will work with each person to choose approaches that match goals and preferences. The therapist and client decide together which tools to try and adjust them over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, cut travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises and mindfulness practices to remote sessions so work continues between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Berthina help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and codependency concerns, among other issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining goal-focused problem solving with mindfulness and motivational conversation.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with three years of professional experience working in Florida.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LMHC, which denotes Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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