Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Hannah Bernard, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 107800
- NPI
- 1699410449
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Hannah supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Hannah
Hannah Bernard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Sessions address practical problems and emotional struggles in clear, everyday language.
Hannah aims to help people gain new insight and learn skills they can use day to day. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies rather than abstract explanations. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about next steps and coping techniques.
Her work often focuses on life transitions, medical and caregiving challenges, grief, and shifts in identity that follow illness or loss. She also helps people manage mood symptoms, sleep problems, and persistent worry. These concerns are commonly linked, so she addresses them together when needed.
Hannah uses a flexible mix of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. She draws on Client-Centered methods to follow the client’s lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and Mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused tools help with decision points and practical goals.
Sessions are practical and grounded. Hannah focuses on skills people can try between meetings and on small, achievable goals. She encourages active collaboration so clients know the how and why of the strategies they use.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options. The LCSW credential is listed as CA LCSW, and Hannah conducts work with adults across a range of life and health-related concerns.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches shape online sessions
Hannah commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, which helps clarify values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems running, offering practical exercises to reduce anxiety and lift mood.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice automatic reactions and build calm. Mindfulness practices can be brief exercises to lower reactivity and improve sleep or concentration. Together these methods support problem-solving, clearer decision making, and day-to-day coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hannah treats this as a collaborative process and will help figure out which methods match the client’s goals and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques over a few sessions and focusing on what produces helpful change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and may reduce travel time. They also allow for quick check-ins or focused skills practice when that fits someone’s schedule.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiving, chronic illness, grief, and end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices a collaborative, practical style that emphasizes skill-building and clear next steps. Techniques come from client-centered work, CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and life-transition concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker listed as CA LCSW and is based in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through that process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers