Stacy Bernard , LCSW

Stacy Bernard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a professional credential that authorizes clinical social work practice, who has worked in the field for over 35 years. She works primarily with adults presenting with depression, anxiety, job-related stress, parenting stress, and grief and loss, and she also supports people coping with major life transitions such as marriage, divorce, retirement, caring for aging parents, and approaching end-of-life concerns.

Her counseling style is warm and approachable with a touch of humor, and she practices in a client-centered way that begins with where each person is in the moment. Stacy's training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches, and she emphasizes teaching practical skills to help manage symptoms, thought patterns, and communication. Treatment plans are tailored to the individual, combining skill-building with attention to underlying patterns and relational dynamics.

Stacy recognizes that change can be difficult and that deciding to seek help is often the first hard step. She offers guidance and collaborative support to clients who are ready to work toward meaningful change and looks forward to helping them navigate the process.

Could remote sessions be a good fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist remotely can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can choose the format that works best for them, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different settings.

Each therapist involved in online care is a licensed professional, and clients may switch therapists at any time if they want a different fit. For many people, remote therapy offers a practical way to engage with skilled therapists while balancing the demands of daily life.