- Guilt and shame
- ACT and CBT
- Speaks Bosnian
About Bernina
Bernina Alagic is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and related concerns such as guilt and shame. Bernina speaks English and Bosnian and accepts international clients.
Her style centers on clear conversations and practical steps. She uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose valued actions. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches guide how she talks about relationships and the impact of early bonds.
Sessions focus on concrete things a person can do between meetings. That might mean experimenting with small behavioral changes, practicing a mindfulness exercise, or tracking patterns of thought that keep guilt and shame active. Bernina frames these exercises as tools to test what helps in daily life.
She pays attention to relationship patterns such as abandonment, attachment issues, and avoidant tendencies. She also addresses concerns linked to identity and role stress - for example fatherhood issues, caregiver strain, body image, or codependency. Clinical work may cover dissociation, chronic pain or illness, and difficult transitions like divorce and separation.
People who choose her often want straightforward support for specific problems. The work tends to be collaborative - identifying what matters to the client, trying manageable changes, and checking what shifts. To begin, clients use the site matching steps and schedule a first session.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences dictate choices. It emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can be useful for guilt and shame related struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that lead to unhelpful behavior and testing different ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often practical and goal oriented, useful for anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in current relationships. It can help when abandonment, attachment issues, or avoidant tendencies are part of the problem. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that may combine elements from more than one method. Confirm the session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these practical advantages to keep therapy consistent with everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Bosnian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small, practical changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bosnian.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling or licensing details during booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.