Bernadette's Story
A grounded, depth-oriented approach to psychotherapy shaped by over 35 years of work in the field, advanced training, and inner work.
I am deeply committed to my own ongoing transformation and to supporting others along their unique paths of healing and growth. Over the course of my life and work, I have come to understand that lasting change does not come from being fixed or corrected, but from being met—steadily, respectfully, and with an understanding of how the nervous system, psyche, and soul actually heal.
I am deeply committed to my own ongoing work and to supporting others in the process of meaningful change. Over the course of my life and career, I have come to understand that lasting healing does not come from being fixed or corrected, but from being met—steadily, respectfully, and with an understanding of how the nervous system and psyche heal.
I am often described as warm, grounded, and down-to-earth. My way of working has been shaped by extensive professional training, lived experience, and sustained inner work. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that feels safe, attuned, and without pressure, because it is from that kind of space that people begin to reconnect with their resilience, clarity, and self-trust.
My Values
I hold the belief that life’s challenges are not here to punish us, but to awaken us.
When painful or disruptive experiences are understood within a larger context of growth and integration, they can become gateways rather than obstacles. From this perspective, symptoms are not problems to eliminate, but signals inviting deeper listening, care, and re-alignment.
My role is not to impose answers or direct outcomes, but to walk alongside you as your own process unfolds. I offer a therapeutic space rooted in presence, integrity, and authenticity, informed by both professional expertise and personal experience. I respect the intelligence of the nervous system and the wisdom that emerges when we slow down enough to listen.
If you feel drawn to work with me, you can expect an environment that is steady, compassionate, and attuned to your pace. Together, we will support healing that is embodied, meaningful, and aligned with who you are becoming.
My Training
For more than thirty-five years, I have devoted myself to understanding the complexities of healing across the lifespan. I have spent thousands of hours in advanced training, consultation, and clinical practice, integrating trauma-informed, somatic, attachment-based, and depth-oriented approaches. This breadth of training allows me to work flexibly and thoughtfully, tailoring the therapeutic process to the unique needs of each person rather than applying a single framework.
• Jungian Certificate – Zur Institute 2024
• Integral Somatic Psychology – Certified Practitioner, Raja Selvam (2022–2023)
• Somatic Resilience and Regulation – Steve Terrell & Kathy Kain (2021)
• Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARe) – Patty Elledge & Diane Poole-Heller (2018–2021)
• Somatic Experiencing® – Three-year professional training plus extensive consultation (2014–2018)
• Jungian-Oriented Study and Dream Work (2005–2013)
• Grief Work and Bereavement – Multiple advanced trainings (2012–2017)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy – Couples therapy training (2016)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2011)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (2008)
• Motivational Interviewing and Addiction Treatment Approaches (2006)
• Imago Therapy for Couples (2006)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2005)
• EMDR & Trauma-Focused Certification Trainings (2001)
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