Hi there, I'm Bernedette!

I want to help those who have lost their way in life. I believe therapy is a collaborative process between the client and the therapist. There is strength and resolve within all of us. However, there are times when we need assistance to put us back on the road to resilience.

My focus

I specialize in working with individuals, including minors aged 13-17. My areas of focus include anxiety, behavioral issues, cultural stress, depression, eating disorders, family conflict, OCD, personality disorders, schizophrenia, sexual abuse, women's issues, trauma and PTSD, and perinatal mental health.

My approach

I believe therapy is a collaborative process between the client and the therapist. I want to work with you by asking you what you want and what your goals are in treatment. My therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Techniques.

My communication style

My communication style is active listening and acceptance. I encourage active communication where the client and therapist are engaging in effective and honest communication.

My journey to mental healthcare

I specialize in crisis work and the severely mentally ill. I was drawn to this field to help those needing assistance to put them back on the road to resilience, especially in times of crisis.

My goals for you

My goal is to collaborate with you to identify what you want to achieve through therapy and establish clear treatment goals. I aim to provide the support and guidance needed to help you tap into your inner strength and resolve to overcome challenges and build resilience.

Our first session

In our first session, I will focus on understanding your current situation, listening to your concerns, and learning about your hopes for therapy. We will begin to develop a collaborative relationship and discuss initial goals. I offer evening and weekend appointments to accommodate your schedule.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Personality Disorders

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Walden University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

3528 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

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Bernedette Collins