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About Bernice
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 10 years of clinical experience, Bernice Hardman focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, family concerns, trauma and parenting. She works with people who are managing life changes, relationship struggles, workplace stress, and questions about identity and cultural influences. Sessions use practical therapy methods rather than abstract theory.
Bernice often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and develop concrete coping skills. She also draws on Narrative Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past experiences and painful memories affect daily life. In sessions she prefers a collaborative style where goals are set together.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and a decade of practice across age groups. The LMSW credential indicates clinical social work training and supervised practice. That experience includes working with parenting challenges, blended family issues, and pregnancy or childbirth concerns.
Typical topics brought to sessions include grief, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related struggles, codependency, communication problems, and workplace issues. Bernice frames these as practical problems to work through with concrete skills and story-based techniques rather than only talk.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Bernice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors; CBT is practical and often includes homework like tracking thoughts or testing small changes. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; DBT exercises are useful for handling intense feelings and communication challenges.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Bernice will review your concerns and goals and suggest methods that fit what you want to work on. Together you can adjust the plan as sessions progress so the work stays relevant to daily life.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy schedules by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or making it easier to join from different locations. Discussing approach, frequency, and practical arrangements happens early so sessions can be scheduled to match routines and needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, and work-related issues.
What therapy approaches does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Methods are chosen to fit the client’s goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.