Stacy Bernard
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Stacy
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the field for over 35 years. I work primarily with adults who present with depression, anxiety, job stress, parenting stress, struggling with grief and loss. I also have experience in working with people who are dealing with the many transitions of life: marriage, divorce, retirement, aging parents and nearing end of life.
My counseling style is warm, friendly, with a bit of humor. I am client centered/focused. We will begin with where you are. Seeking help can be a difficult decision to make. You have made that first difficult step in exploring and seeking help. My training/approach is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psycho-dynamic. I tend to focus on teaching you skills to help you manage your symptoms, thinking process, and communication style. Your treatment plan will be individualized to meet your needs.
Change is difficult. Nobody likes change. But, if you are ready and willing to do the work, I am willing to be your guide and help you during this process. I look forward to working with you.
What Stacy helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Stacy works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Stacy is awesome, she makes me feel comfortable sharing with her. She always makes sure I am okay before we get done with our session. I recommend Stacy!!”
- “The most down to earth therapist I’ve ever had. She is approachable during sessions and during message exchanges. Has helped me come a long way in a relatively short time. Definitely recommend.”
- “Excellent therapist! She is gentle and understanding . I come away from appointments with helpful coping skills and a better understanding my childhood trauma and how it affects me now.”
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- “Stacy is an incredible therapist. Very active and knowledgeable. Shes very helpful and has a great open schedule. I would recommend her to any and everyone”
- “Stacy and I have been working together for the past few years and her openness and commitment to me as her patient has helped me a great deal. We have a friendship and respect for each other and I am grateful for her expertise and experience to my issues.”
- “Love Stacy she has been so wonderful to a first time person in therapy, it’s been very hard to start and she has made it so easy”
- “Such an outstanding individual highly recommend her to any of y'all out there looking for the best mental health support”
- “I went to therapy as a child and had a traumatic experience. I decided to try again a decade later and I couldn’t be more thankful that I was matched with Stacy. She has been everything I could have asked for in a therapist, and more. I cannot recommend Stacy and BetterHelp enough. I’m finally starting to get back on track!”
- “Stacy and I have been working together the past three years. She and I have developed the relationship that has been helpful to get me through the anxiety and depression when it hits hard… she knows me and I know her. She knows how to speak to me when I need the tough love and it is appreciated in the long run… cause we have the client/ patient relationship that has been built off of trust, love and mutual respect. Stacy is a phenomenal therapist and I would recommend her to anyone who has the needs that are within her expertise.”
- “Stacy is a caring, professional, and knowledgeable resource for anyone going through any kind of struggle. She has helped me navigate grief, anxiety, and challenges with parenting young children. I would reccomend her to anyone going through similar challenges. Such a range of knowledge, she would be a great guide through many of life's challenges and I am very grateful to have been matched with her!”
- “Stacy is very welcoming, friendly, and creates a safe and comfortable environment to open up and talk. She has a lot of experience and strong advice, backed up by statistics, research, worksheets and skills to offer clients to use. She gives the feeling that she cares and is actually interested in helping the people she has as clients. I love the vibe and way she works through therapy sessions. She is overall great!”
- “I have really enjoyed my sessions with Stacy. She has been very helpful. I now feel so much more equipped to manage my anxiety. I had a rough few months last year and having Stacy there to talk to made it it so much easier to handle.”
- “Stacy is one of the most empathetic, understanding and kind therapists I have ever had. I have been working with her for about 2 years and she has been patient and offers advice and help when necessary. She is professional and supportive. Anyone who has Stacy as a therapist is blessed.”
- “Stacy is kind, caring and easy to talk to. I was very nervous with what to expect since this is my first time in therapy. Stacy’s personality and humor makes me feel more comfortable and safe confiding in her I truly feel that she wants to help me reach my goals. I highly recommend have her as a therapist.”
- “Wonderful. Prompt. Warm.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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