Berenice Dougherty, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Berenice!

I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) LCSW who helps individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I will strive to meet my client's needs. Life tends to take us on various journeys. Not all clients are the same, and everyone has the right to their healing process. We will work as a team to overcome challenges. My goal is to

My focus

I will strive to meet my client's needs. Life tends to take us on various journeys. Not all clients are the same, and everyone has the right to their healing process. We will work as a team to overcome challenges. My goal is to maintain a safe and confidential environment to help overcome adversity.

My approach

I maintain a holistic approach and a strength-based perspective when working with clients. I also use a warm, practical, and evidence-based approach grounded in CBT. I empower clients to build coping skills, gain insight, and create lasting change in a supportive and culturally responsive environment.

My communication style

I believe therapy works best when you feel heard, understood, and never judged. I take a warm, supportive, and practical approach, using active listening and thoughtful feedback to help you reflect on your experiences. When life feels overwhelming, I will be a calm, patient, and steady source of support as we work through challenges together.

My goals for you

Goals are created collaboratively! I will ensure there is a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck and develop practical tools to manage stress, improve coping, and build healthier ways of thinking.

Our first session

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. It is normal to feel worried or scared. This is your therapeutic journey, and you can set the pace. I will be here to guide you through this process.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Berenice Dougherty