- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- CBT and mindfulness
About Hannah
Hannah Bernard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three years of experience. She works with adults across a range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Hannah also addresses issues connected to aging, caregiving, chronic illness, fertility and end-of-life concerns, and questions about life purpose.
She offers a straightforward, collaborative style that focuses on practical skills and clearer thinking. Hannah uses conversation and feedback to help people identify what matters to them and to develop steps they can try between sessions. Sessions tend to center on problem solving, building coping strategies, and improving communication with others.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. That means she listens for each person’s perspective, helps reframe unhelpful thinking, brings attention to present-moment habits, and supports small, doable changes that lead to clearer choices.
Hannah has worked with adults facing medical and caregiving stress, grief, chronic pain or illness, and mood concerns. She helps people navigate transitions such as changes in health, relationships, or work so they can make decisions that fit their values.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about goals, concrete tools to try between sessions, and regular check-ins on what is or isn’t working. Hannah works statewide in California via telehealth.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to your perspective and reflecting it back so you can clarify what matters. It helps when you feel unsure about your goals or when you need someone to help organize your thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes noticing present-moment habits and simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and support better coping.Choosing the right approach happens together. Hannah will work with each person to decide which methods fit their situation, goals, and comfort level. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions, then adjusting based on what helps most. Collaboration and regular check-ins guide that process so adjustments are driven by your experience and preferences.
The biography indicates she practices via telehealth in California, but does not list specific session formats here. Confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling around work or caregiving more practical. They can also suit people managing chronic illness or treatment who find attending in person difficult. Licensed professionals can help match session length and frequency to your daily routine so therapy fits into what you already do.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include caregiving stress, chronic illness, grief, and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses collaborative, practical methods such as solution-focused work and motivational interviewing to identify small steps forward. Sessions emphasize clearer thinking and experiments you can try between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of practice. Her work has included supporting adults through health challenges, caregiving, grief, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
Her credential is CA LCSW and she practices in California. She works with clients statewide using telehealth services.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Please check the platform or contact the intake process to learn available session types.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the matching process for exact subscription details and rates.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.