- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- Career and relationships
About Pauline
Pauline Bernard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and career questions. She also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and life purpose. Pauline uses initial sessions to understand what someone is carrying and what they hope to change.
Pauline trained at Smith College where she completed a master’s degree that combined clinical work with psychodynamic ideas and attention to social context. She also holds a PhD in history and social sciences and a master’s in history, and she has lived and worked in the U.S., France, and Italy. That background shapes how she notices cultural and life transitions.
In sessions she begins with an introductory meeting to map concerns and set goals. Conversations focus on what lies beneath symptoms like anxiety or persistent shame. She helps people name patterns, test new ways of relating, and practice skills that reduce daily stress.
Pauline emphasizes practical steps alongside reflective work. She pays attention to how past experiences and current roles feed into career doubts, relationship weariness, or a sense of being stuck. Sessions aim to increase resilience and clearer decision making rather than promise a specific outcome.
She offers therapy in English, French, and Italian and accepts international clients. People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if this approach fits their needs.
Approaches that explore meaning and manage stress
Pauline draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that blend reflective work with practical tools. One approach she uses is psychodynamic-informed work, which looks at how past relationships and life events shape present feelings and patterns; this can help when old wounds drive current anxiety or relationship strain. She also uses brief problem-focused strategies to address immediate stress and decision-making, such as identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors that reduce day-to-day distress.Finding the right fit is collaborative. Pauline starts by mapping your concerns and goals, then tests approaches that match your needs and preferences. She checks in as therapy progresses and adjusts methods based on what helps you feel clearer about next steps.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not detailed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can be scheduled during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or reduce the need to take a long commute. Phone or video appointments may be chosen based on your comfort with being on camera, bandwidth limits, or the length of check-ins you prefer. Licensed professionals can use online formats to maintain momentum between sessions and help you apply changes in everyday settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English, French, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and career uncertainty. She also focuses on forgiveness, guilt, shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She starts with an introductory session to hear your story and set goals. Sessions mix reflective conversations about past patterns with practical steps to reduce daily stress and improve decisions.
What is her experience and academic background?
She has eight years of clinical practice and holds a master’s from Smith College plus a PhD in history and social sciences and an additional master’s in history.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW and CSW, and practices from Colorado.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French, and Italian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm any regional considerations when you schedule.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.