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Berline Lapomarede

Berline Lapomarede

LCSW

Florida

Compassionate, practical therapy for real life

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW16283
Experience
10 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Florida

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Bilingual English Spanish
    • Goal oriented

    About Berline

    Berline Lapomarede is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. She speaks English and Spanish and brings ten years of clinical experience to sessions. Berline aims to create a respectful, warm space where people feel heard and can work toward practical change.

    She uses straightforward, collaborative methods to identify small, manageable steps that move someone toward their goals. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person in front of her, whether that is coping with grief, managing ADHD symptoms, or rebuilding self-esteem after loss. Sessions are gentle but goal-oriented, with attention to daily routines and real-life challenges.

    Berline trained at Florida Atlantic University and holds a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW. Her background includes work in residential, outpatient, and detention settings, which shaped a flexible approach to different life circumstances. She draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone.

    In practice she combines listening with practical tools such as mindfulness exercises and problem-solving techniques. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she helps clients clarify their reasons for change and find internal motivation. The aim is steady progress through clear, achievable steps and regular check-ins on what is working.

    Berline emphasizes respect and nonjudgment in every session. She encourages people to reach out when they are ready and to take therapy at a pace that feels safe.

  2. Approaches that guide online work and change

    Berline draws on a few practical approaches to help clients set goals and take action. Motivational Interviewing focuses on clarifying a person's own reasons for change and building motivation one step at a time. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so people feel understood and can decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and offers concrete exercises to break unhelpful cycles.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Berline will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. That collaborative process shapes which methods are used and how sessions are organized to meet real needs.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove travel time so therapy fits during a lunch break or between errands. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness exercises, motivational conversations, and CBT techniques to remote sessions so people keep progressing in practical ways.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

    Berline works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respect and sensitivity. She combines listening with practical tools to help people make small, steady changes.

    What is her background and clinical experience?

    She has ten years of clinical experience and has worked in residential, outpatient, and detention settings, gaining exposure to many types of presenting problems.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds a Masters of Social Work and is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Are international clients supported?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How do sessions and costs work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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