Berline Lapomarede, LCSW

Berline Lapomarede is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work. She earned a Master of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and has provided psychotherapy across residential, outpatient, and detention settings, supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, grief, communication and relationship difficulties. Over ten years she has combined clinical knowledge, practical skills, and professional compassion to help people develop tools and strategies that address their presenting needs and improve daily functioning.

Berline’s counseling style is warm and interactive. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion and does not rely on stigmatizing labels. She values the courage it takes to seek help and aims to empower clients with the information and skills needed to move forward.

She offers support to individuals and families with an emphasis on collaborative problem solving and skill building. Berline is bilingual in English and Spanish and holds licensure to practice clinical social work in Florida as an LCSW. She looks forward to working with people who are ready to take steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Berline integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the individual’s goals guide the work and the therapist offers support and understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills to shift those patterns for improved mood and functioning. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which many people find helpful for stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Berline works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy with Berline is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules, make ongoing care more accessible regardless of location within Florida, and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.