- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
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 facing stress, anxiety, shifts in relationships, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Hannah also addresses concerns tied to medical issues, caregiving, chronic illness, and feelings like guilt and shame.
She aims to help people gain clear insights and build practical skills. Sessions focus on identifying emotional and behavioral patterns, trying new coping strategies, and making decisions that reflect a client's values. Hannah describes her work as collaborative and adaptable to what a person brings to the room.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thought patterns and change unhelpful behaviors. She also uses Mindfulness techniques to help with grounding and Solution-Focused ideas to set short-term goals. Motivational Interviewing can appear when someone is considering change and needs help finding their own reasons to move forward.
Hannah has worked with adults across the lifespan and frequently supports people dealing with grief, life changes, caregiving strain, and the emotional impact of illness. She helps individuals manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep disruption by combining practical strategies with attention to values and strengths.
Her stated style is open and genuine, with a non-judgmental attitude during sessions. People who want straightforward, skill-based work alongside reflective conversation may find this approach fits their needs.
How Hannah blends approaches for online work
Hannah draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on a person’s perspective and goals. This approach involves listening closely and helping clients name what matters to them, which can be useful for decisions, values work, and self-worth concerns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is practical and skill-based, often useful for anxiety, depression, and repetitive self-critical thinking that fuels shame or guilt.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Hannah describes her practice as collaborative and will work with clients to try approaches that fit their goals and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan over time.
The biography indicates she works statewide via telehealth, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Talk with her during the matching questionnaire and first session about the session length and format that will best fit daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Hannah works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also lists issues like caregiving strain, chronic illness, grief, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses a mix of practical skill building and reflective conversation to notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep shame and guilt active. Techniques from CBT and mindfulness are used to change patterns and practice new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience is focused on adults across a range of life transitions and medical-related stressors.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the credential LCSW, listed as CA LCSW, and practices in California. Sessions are offered statewide via telehealth according to her biography.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription details and regional factors.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.