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- Grief support
- CBT methods
- Solution focused
About Abigail
LMSW Abigail Berlin is a licensed master social worker in Michigan with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on grief, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also attends to concerns related to aging and geriatric issues, family problems, forgiveness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety.
Abigail views each person as the expert on their own story. She works collaboratively and asks questions that clarify what matters most to the client. Sessions aim to identify existing strengths and practical steps the client can try between meetings. She stresses clear, concrete goals rather than abstract talk.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions often include examining unhelpful thought patterns, finding practical small changes that build momentum, and focusing on actionable solutions to current problems. Homework or short experiments may be suggested to test what helps in daily life.
Abigail has particular experience with grief and end-of-life concerns, helping people manage difficult emotions and practical transitions. She also supports people facing life-stage shifts related to aging and caregiving. In sessions she balances direct questioning with supportive reflection to keep conversations focused and useful.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment details vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
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How Abigail uses evidence-based approaches in online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In practice this can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral experiments to see what changes how someone feels. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and uses open questions to build motivation and commitment. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Abigail treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. That process includes adjusting techniques if something is not helpful and setting short, practical goals together. Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific online options are not stated here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy routines, like taking a break from work or arranging a check-in between appointments. It also allows focus on brief skill practice or talking through recent events without the need to travel, which can make consistent care simpler to maintain.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with grief, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional areas include aging issues, family problems, forgiveness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works collaboratively and focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Sessions emphasize identifying strengths and testing small changes outside sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience includes work around grief and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she is licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.