Shari Bernstein, LPC — Therapist in Michigan

Hi there, I'm Shari!

I provide services to adults addressing depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma. My approach incorporates cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused, and psychodynamic therapies to help you uncover your own answers and create meaningful change.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, career difficulties, emotional abuse, and trauma. My holistic and eclectic counseling style is rooted in the belief that everyone is fundamentally good and has a unique story that deserves to be heard.

My approach

I combine cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and emotion-focused therapies. I believe you have the answers within you, and my role is to support you in uncovering them and empowering you to create change. I avoid stigmatizing labels, as I find them restricting.

My communication style

My therapy style is warm and interactive, emphasizing authenticity, intuition, and self-actualization. I prioritize respect, sensitivity, and compassion in my approach, while also believing in gentle confrontation when necessary.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey as a therapist began in childhood, fueled by a desire for deeper connections and a wish to help those in pain. My education, personal experiences, and introspective growth have all shaped my work today.

My goals for you

I want to understand your therapy goals. Between sessions, I may ask you to complete tasks such as reading, practicing guided meditation, taking a tech-free walk, drawing with your non-dominant hand, or reflecting on your inner dialogue. We'll discuss your experiences and progress toward your goals.

Our first session

In the first session, we focus on gathering information about you, your goals, history, and previous experiences with therapy. This helps us get to know each other and develop a game plan. I aim to provide hope for change and ensure you leave with something to think about or work on.

I identify as...

Female, Gender fluid
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Mindfulness-Based

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 42 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Education (MED) in Guidance and Counselor Education from University of Toledo.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Shari Bernstein