I am a licensed clinical social worker in Pennsylvania with 24 years of professional experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have assisted clients in learning stress management skills, how to cope and manage anxiety symptoms & manage depression symptoms as well as tools to better communicate in relationships, defuse anger, and further developing positive coping skills. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I also like to infuse some humor in the sessions as well. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Isolation / loneliness, Military and veterans issues, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
PA LCSW CW015109
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Bernadine Santai McNamara. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
The best!
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Bernadine for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
I appreciate your support in navigating both everyday challenges and tough times
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Bernadine for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very kind and patient. Very grateful to have found her and for this application
Written on Oct 16, 2023 after therapy with Bernadine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She is a wonderful therapist
Written on Sep 04, 2023 after therapy with Bernadine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
Bernie has been super amazing and I love how she checks in on me and makes sure to provide great advice for me and my situations. She is the BEST!!!
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Bernadine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Bernadine is an angel sent from heaven. I impulsively downloaded Better Help and filled out the survey just because I knew therapy was something I needed and I genuinely look forward to every week with her.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Bernadine for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue