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Bernice Diop, LMFT, LMSW
Michigan
LMFT and LMSW - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Work with grief
About Bernice
Bernice Diop is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan with 40 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and depression. She also addresses aging and geriatric issues, hoarding, jealousy, and veteran and armed forces issues.
Diop has worked in outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as with homebound clients and community programs. That variety means she is used to different rhythms of care and practical problems that come up outside the therapy office. Sessions focus on clear, understandable steps rather than jargon.
Her practice combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with psychodynamic perspectives. In concrete terms she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, try different responses, and look at how past experiences influence current reactions. Conversations often include specific strategies to manage symptoms and short exercises to practice between meetings.
She is attentive to the first step of asking for help and aims to make that step easier. Appointments can address immediate concerns like panic or grief and longer-standing patterns such as repeated conflict or persistent low mood. Progress is tracked by practical changes in thinking and behavior.
Bernice uses a mix of techniques chosen to fit the problem at hand. People who want structured, practical work on thoughts and habits, alongside attention to underlying life patterns, will find this style straightforward and direct.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Bernice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behavior. CBT is practical and focuses on skills you can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or change problematic routines.She also uses Psychodynamic Therapy to look at patterns that come from past experiences and relationships. This approach helps people understand why they react in familiar ways and how those patterns affect current stress or relationship problems.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide whether to emphasize CBT skills, psychodynamic reflection, or a combination. This happens over the first few sessions as needs and goals become clearer.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time so sessions fit into a busy week. Many people find that practical CBT exercises translate well to remote sessions, while psychodynamic conversations adapt to regular virtual meetings.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, hoarding, jealousy, and veteran and armed forces issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, structured approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions include noticing thoughts and testing different responses with simple exercises to practice between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 40 years of experience working in outpatient, inpatient, homebound, and community settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LMFT and LMSW credentials and is based in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for or billed?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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