Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Pauline Bernard, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09931933
- NPI
- 1669161881
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Pauline 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career and purpose
About Pauline
Pauline Bernard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and career questions. She also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and life purpose.
Pauline begins with an introductory session where clients tell their story and say what they want from therapy. She listens for the patterns that keep causing distress. Then she helps identify practical steps to reduce overwhelming emotions and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes a master’s degree from Smith College and doctoral work in history and social sciences. She has lived and worked in the United States, France, and Italy, and speaks English, French, and Italian. That experience informs how she notices cultural and life-transition stresses.
In sessions she focuses on clear, manageable goals. Conversations address what is happening now and what is driving those difficulties. Sessions can include talking through painful memories, practicing ways to handle anxiety, and planning changes in work or relationships.
Pauline describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps identify what is getting in the way, and then works with each person to practice different ways of responding. The early sessions are used to set priorities and try approaches that fit the client’s daily life.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches inform online sessions
Pauline uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes understanding how past experiences shape present reactions - talking through those links can reduce repeated patterns and help with relationship and trauma-related concerns. Another approach teaches concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety or overwhelming stress, such as breathing or grounding practices and step-by-step behavioral changes that aim to improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That process usually begins in the first session and can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep continuity of care when living or working across regions. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and technique so sessions match real-life constraints like work breaks, travel, or caregiving duties.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English, French, Italian
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and career questions. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and life purpose.
What is her approach and style in sessions?
She begins with an introductory session to hear your story and goals, then uses practical, goal-focused conversations to address patterns that cause distress. Sessions mix talking about current problems and learning new ways to respond.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with people on the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado. She has educational degrees including a master’s from Smith College and doctoral work in history and social sciences.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French, and Italian.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start with an introductory meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers