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Bernice Hardman, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - anxiety and family support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Trauma-focused work
About Bernice
Bernice Hardman is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationships and communication, and cultural identity-related issues. Bernice also helps those facing grief, trauma, workplace strains, and changes in family structure.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of responding. Bernice favors practical steps that can be used between meetings to build skills and manage symptoms.
Her work includes attention to blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with pregnancy and childbirth concerns, prejudice and discrimination, self-love, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges. She frames these topics in concrete, problem-solving terms rather than abstract labels.
Bernice aims to work in partnership with clients so they can speak openly and try different strategies. She integrates mind and body considerations into the plan when relevant. The approach is structured and goal-oriented, with space for personal narrative and meaning.
People who choose her often want clear tools, measurable steps, and a combination of thought-focused and skills-based methods. She invites clients to set goals and track progress over time.
How CBT and related methods are used in online sessions
Bernice uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people track thoughts and behaviors and test new ways of responding to common problems like anxiety and depression. CBT sessions often include clear exercises, thought records, and practical homework to try between meetings.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. DBT skills focus on managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and building moment-to-moment coping strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Bernice will work collaboratively to decide whether CBT, DBT, trauma-focused work, or narrative techniques best match a person’s goals and needs. That plan can change over time based on how a person responds to different methods.
Specific session formats are not listed in her biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. When choosing an option, consider things like whether you prefer a video conversation, a quicker phone check-in, or a format that fits a busy schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, trauma and cultural identity concerns among others listed in her specialties.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses in daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She has 10 years of experience and works as a Licensed Master Social Worker.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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