Beverly Wilkerson, LMSW

Beverly Wilkerson is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 32 years of professional experience supporting people facing relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns, confidence building, and depression. She partners with clients to understand each person’s story and to identify strengths that can be used to address current challenges.

Her approach emphasizes respect for the client’s expertise about their own life and a focus on practical steps that build on existing resources. Beverly recognizes that beginning therapy can feel daunting and offers steady encouragement to those who take that first step toward change.

Beverly holds the LMSW credential, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker and indicates state licensure to practice social work in Michigan. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and support progress over time, adapting her support to each person’s needs and pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach is helpful for people seeking greater self-understanding, confidence, and clearer direction in relationships or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used to address depression, anxiety, motivation challenges, and stress by developing concrete strategies for change.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of difficult emotions, which can support coping with stress, trauma-related symptoms, and low mood. Beverly works with clients to determine which combination of approaches fits best, and she treats finding the right method as a collaborative process. Together the client and therapist explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain regular contact during transitions, and to access support from home or other convenient locations.