Abigail Berlin , LMSW

Abigail Berlin is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with seven years of professional experience supporting people through major life transitions and loss. She brings focused experience working with grief and bereavement, stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and the challenges that come with change. Abigail also addresses concerns related to aging and geriatric issues, family dynamics, forgiveness work, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety, and questions of life purpose.

Abigail approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on individual strengths to navigate difficult moments and pursue a more fulfilling life. Her style emphasizes practical, evidence-informed methods while honoring the client s goals and values. Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Abigail offers steady professional support throughout that process. She is licensed in Michigan - MI LMSW 6801107842 - and uses her training to create collaborative, goal-oriented care tailored to each client s needs.

Whether someone is coping with recent loss, managing long-term stress, or adjusting to new life circumstances, Abigail aims to provide compassionate guidance and concrete tools to help them move forward.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Abigail integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing into her online practice. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and introduces practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a client s own motivation for change, supporting decisions around life transitions, coping, and sustained behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Abigail works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to be active partners in shaping their care.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, Abigail s online practice emphasizes flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can deliver effective support through these formats, allowing clients to focus on progress from the setting that works best for them.