Asres Getanek, LPC

Asres Getanek is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Professional Psychology from Roosevelt University and about 10 years of experience. She offers direct, down-to-earth support for people facing stress and anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, grief, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English, Amharic, and Hebrew.

She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations and plans are adapted to each person's needs. The focus is on practical steps and clearer perspectives rather than lengthy jargon.

Asres leans on client-centered methods to help people identify strengths and set goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try different, small behavior changes. Mindfulness techniques can help when stress and strong emotions feel overwhelming.

She pays attention to cultural background and personal context when shaping sessions. The goal is to uncover or strengthen abilities that lead to a more satisfying daily life. She works with clients to create realistic steps they can try between meetings.

Getting started is framed as a courageous step. Asres invites people to share what matters most and then builds a plan that fits their situation. She personalizes the pace and approach so therapy stays relevant and practical.

How her approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding from the client's point of view. It helps people feel heard and helps clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. These approaches can be useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that match goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is made or circumstances change.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue work on skills between sessions and to use mindfulness or CBT exercises in daily life. Licensed professionals typically help clients choose a rhythm and format that fits work, family, and other responsibilities.