Therapist profile
Hannah Bernard, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
Continue with HannahWhere Hannah stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, California / 107800
- NPI
- 1699410449
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Hannah
Hannah Bernard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Hannah also supports people facing medical and caregiving challenges, grief, chronic illness, and concerns about codependency and commitment.
She focuses on practical skills and clearer thinking. Sessions often include learning coping tools, practicing new communication patterns, and identifying personal values that guide decision-making. Hannah aims to help people notice the patterns that leave them putting others first and to build steps that feel manageable.
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She listens for what matters most and then introduces evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to test small changes. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when clients want targeted shifts or short-term plans.
Hannah has experience supporting adults through life transitions such as aging, fertility and cancer-related stress, and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses caregiver strain, chronic pain and illness, loneliness, and mood concerns. She works statewide from California by telehealth under her LCSW credential.
People can expect straightforward conversation and practical steps rather than jargon. Hannah invites active involvement in sessions and emphasizes collaboration on goals and homework. To begin, viewers are asked to use the site's online therapy options to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. The therapist reflects what matters to the client and helps name goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety going and teaches practical exercises to test new ways of thinking. Mindfulness Therapy offers attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit the client’s comfort and schedule. If something doesn’t fit, adjustments are made together rather than sticking with one fixed plan.
The original biography indicates she offers telehealth statewide in California. Confirm the current session formats and scheduling options before booking so you know what is provided. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, and remove the need to travel. These practical benefits can help people maintain momentum with exercises and skills between appointments.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to codependency patterns?
She helps people who repeatedly put others first by looking at relationship patterns, communication problems, commitment worries, and related stress or low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered. She pairs listening with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her work includes helping adults with mood issues, caregiving stress, and medical-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA LCSW) and provides services from California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile lists telehealth work statewide in California. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and location.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.