- Goal focused
- Skill building
- Collaborative
About Berthina
Berthina McGill, LMHC, meets people where they are and helps them find practical tools to manage life’s stresses. She frames therapy as a shared process and focuses on helping clients notice what already works while building new skills. Her style is straightforward and encouraging, aimed at people who want usable strategies for day-to-day struggles.
Berthina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that worsen anxiety and depression. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and grounding practices. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide short-term goal setting and steps toward change.
With three years of clinical experience as a licensed mental health counselor in Florida, she brings a balance of practical techniques and a collaborative attitude. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include addiction concerns, parenting strain, body image, caregiver stress, grief from divorce and separation, and issues related to gender and sexual identity.
Sessions center on clear goals and measurable steps. Berthina helps clients create small plans they can use between meetings. She works with clients who want coaching-style support as well as those wanting traditional therapy tools.
Clients should expect direct conversation, brief skills practice, and check-ins on what’s changing. People interested in working together can confirm session options and scheduling before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Berthina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood through concrete exercises and homework. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices that can be done in short moments during the day to reduce stress and increase focus.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals, try techniques together, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and therapist set manageable steps and check progress regularly.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote work helps fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule short check-ins, and allowing practice of skills in real daily contexts. Online sessions can support coaching-style work, CBT exercises, and mindfulness practice while keeping the focus on practical, everyday change.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Berthina commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, and addiction-related issues, among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and goal oriented, focusing on practical tools, brief skill practice, and short-term steps toward change.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Berthina has three years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor and uses hands-on techniques to help clients make small, steady changes.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a Florida LMHC license and provides services from Florida for clients who connect with her there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people living outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.