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Dr. Bernadine Knittel, LPC
Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT practices
- School counseling experience
About Bernadine
Dr. Bernadine Knittel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 27 years of experience. She most often helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, career questions, grief, parenting issues, and life changes. She also addresses ADHD, compassion fatigue, depression, and intimacy-related concerns.
She spent much of her career working in school settings, supporting high school and middle school students with academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary planning. She also teaches as a part-time adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado and supervises students in school and clinical placements.
Dr. Knittel uses straightforward, goal-oriented methods in sessions. She listens to each person's story, helps set realistic goals, and works on concrete steps to move forward. Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and brief, solution-focused techniques.
In practical terms she focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, testing small behavior changes, and strengthening everyday coping skills. She brings experience with aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, workplace concerns, money and financial stress, divorce and separation, and midlife questions.
Sessions are offered in English and are based in Colorado. Dr. Knittel's background in schools and higher education shapes her approach to coaching and counseling, especially when clients want clear, structured steps and measurable progress.
How her CBT and ACT work in online sessions
Dr. Knittel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors in small steps. CBT is practical and focused on changing the thinking and habits that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult feelings and choose actions that reflect their values instead of getting stuck avoiding discomfort. Client-centered methods emphasize clear listening and building a collaborative plan together.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. The client and therapist decide together which techniques to emphasize as work progresses.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for focused, regular check-ins. Some formats may be better when someone needs a brief phone check-in or prefers not to use video, while others are better for longer skills practice that benefits from face-to-face interaction. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule so arrangements match your daily routine and goals.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions, grief, parenting topics, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns of behavior through practical experiments and skill building.
What is her background and experience?
She has 27 years of experience, much of it as a school counselor, and she also teaches and supervises students at the University of Northern Colorado.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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