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Berthina McGill

Practical, collaborative therapy for clearer coping

LMHC Florida

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Berthina

Berthina McGill is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who offers practical, skills-focused support for people navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, life changes, and addiction-related concerns.

Background and approach

She centers her work on helping clients uncover and use personal tools that promote clearer thinking and healthier coping. Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-informed methods to help clients reframe unhelpful patterns and build workable strategies.

With three years of experience as an LMHC, she blends structured techniques with a collaborative, motivating stance so clients can set meaningful goals and track progress. Berthina also addresses a wide range of related issues such as body image, caregiver stress, codependency, fertility and family-of-origin concerns, domestic violence and substance use, gender dysphoria, and compassion fatigue.

She accepts international clients and provides services in English, offering multiple session formats to fit different schedules and preferences. Her approach is goal-oriented and client-centered, aiming to equip people with practical skills and a clearer sense of direction rather than relying on one-size-fits-all solutions.

Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing a short matching questionnaire to find a good fit and schedule sessions according to availability.

Online approaches that focus on skills and clarity

Berthina commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through structured exercises and practical skill building. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges.

She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to cultivate moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices can support emotional regulation, reduce rumination, and improve present-focused coping when facing life transitions or chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She collaborates with each person to determine which methods best align with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, and she adapts techniques as therapy progresses to find the most useful fit.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access therapeutic support from different locations while working together on concrete tools and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?
Berthina works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, and compassion fatigue, among others listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, skills-based approach that emphasizes practical tools and goal setting, integrating techniques that help reframe thoughts and build adaptive coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Berthina holds the LMHC credential and has three years of experience practicing as a licensed mental health counselor.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential FL LMHC MH13413 as indicated in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients according to the information provided.
What session formats are available?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging for a range of online formats to suit different needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English