Berline Lapomarede , LCSW

Berline Lapomarede is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University and has provided psychotherapy across the lifespan, working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Throughout her career she has worked in residential, outpatient, and detention settings, supporting people with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, communication and relationship challenges, and many other issues. She applies clinical knowledge and practical skills to help clients develop tools, strategies, and greater insight to address their presenting problems and life transitions.

Berline’s counseling approach is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and emphasizes the courage it takes to seek professional support. Her practice also includes focused work on caregiver stress, family problems, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, coping with change, and young adult issues.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Berline is committed to empowering individuals and families as they work toward clearer communication, improved coping, and personal growth. She looks forward to supporting those ready to take steps toward healing and change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Berline draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy in her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and helps the client explore their own goals and values - it is useful for improving self-esteem, building trust, and navigating life changes.

CBT is a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, coping with stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy involves learning to observe thoughts and feelings with openness and curiosity, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation for issues like anxiety, anger, and trauma reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Berline works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and together they determine which methods or combination of methods will be most helpful for the individual's situation.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access support from home. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care through life transitions, and enable therapists to tailor session styles to each client's communication preferences.