Services

I offer a complimentary 15 minute consultation call.

I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots. If paying my full fee makes therapy inaccessible, please inquire about a reduced fee.

I am considered an out of network provider and do not accept insurance directly. I can provide a monthly super bill that some insurance providers will accept for full or partial reimbursement. I recommend inquiring directly with your insurance provider regarding reimbursement.

Individual Therapy

50 minute session

Support for adult individuals.

Relationship Therapy

50 or 75 minute session

Therapy with more than one client. I work with a variety of configurations including romantic partners, friends, and family units.

Adolescent Therapy

45 or 50 minute session

Therapy for adolescents 10-18 years old.

Approach

My work is grounded in a relational, and trauma-informed approach. I bring warmth, authenticity, curiosity, and a bit of humor into the therapy room, and I believe that the relationship we build together is one of the most important parts of the process.

I’m interested in understanding the experiences that have shaped you, how your early relationships, life experiences, and environment continue to influence the way you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world today. Together, we’ll make sense of those patterns while exploring new ways of responding that feel more aligned with who you are.

When it feels helpful, I also integrate mindfulness, body awareness, and practical tools for understanding and regulating your nervous system. My goal is to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, and build a life that feels more connected to your values.

Specialties

  • Helping clients navigate anxiety and depression with warmth and curiosity, building self-understanding and emotional resilience.

  • Supporting people in deepening and strengthening their relationships- romantic, platonic, familial, or professional- while exploring patterns and fostering deeper connection.

  • Walking alongside individuals and couples through major life transitions, whether chosen (career shifts, parenthood, identity exploration) or unexpected (loss, relationship changes, uncertainty).

  • Providing an affirming space for clients exploring gender and sexuality.

  • Making meaning of past experiences and life’s complexities, holding space for grief, trauma, and transformation.

  • Helping clients untangle self-doubt, and move towards authenticity and self trust.

  • Supporting mindfulness, presence, and embodiment to cultivate a deeper sense of self awareness and peace.

  • Offering nonjudgemental space for couples to navigate challenges, deepen intimacy, and communicate with clarity and care. I am Poly and ENM informed.

  • Supporting teens as they explore identity, relationships, emotions, and the pressures of growing up.

  • Supporting families through relational trauma, attachment wounds, and major life transitions. I have experience working with families involved in the family law system navigating divorce and custody challenges.

Get In Touch

Interested in working together? Please reach out, and I will be in touch soon. I look forward to connecting!

sbernstentherapy@gmail.com

(415)-857-4189