Stacy Bernard , LCSW

Stacy Bernard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 36 years of experience providing therapy to adults. She specializes in supporting people who are coping with depression, anxiety, job stress, parenting challenges, grief and loss, and the many transitions life brings such as marriage, divorce, retirement, and caring for aging parents. Her practice also addresses issues related to addictions, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, and concerns about intimacy, eating, and sleeping.

Her counseling style is warm and approachable, often laced with a bit of humor to help clients feel at ease. She practices from a client-centered perspective, beginning treatment where each person is and tailoring the plan to their unique needs. Stacy draws on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a skill-focused approach that helps people change unhelpful thinking and behavior - as well as psychodynamic methods that explore patterns shaped by past experiences.

She places emphasis on teaching practical skills to manage symptoms, improve communication, and shift thinking patterns. Change can be challenging, and Stacy positions herself as a guide who will work collaboratively with clients who are ready to do the work toward meaningful progress.

Approach-Based Care and Flexible Online Sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are, offering empathy and support while allowing each person to lead the pace and goals of treatment. This approach is helpful for people navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, or when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical tools and exercises. CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, stress, and coping with day-to-day challenges.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and improved coping with chronic worries or persistent negative thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Stacy will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate techniques from multiple approaches to create an individualized plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, continue care during transitions, and maintain consistent contact with a therapist in ways that suit different comfort levels and schedules.