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Kenald Bernard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
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Garden City, NY 11530
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I am a genuine, empathetic and passionate therapist. I work with all genders and races with acknowledgment to cultural competence and sensitivity. For adolescent clients I incorporate the parents/guardians to assure effective change. I believe that we all have the ability to change or improve in any situation. I utilize strength based approaches providing validation towards empowerment and positive change. My principle focus is "Changing the way you see things and the things you see will change". Counseling is a significant step towards self-actualization which can benefit a person with increase self-awareness, self-care and future endeavors.
My diverse blend of experience and professional guidance has led specializing with treating clients facing low motivation, depression/grieving, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, substance abuse/addiction and less severe forms of psychosis. In addition I help with managing adolescence with oppositional defiance, parent guidance & family and couples conflict resolution.
My style of treatment is custom to each client individual needs. Which we will collaboratively discuss ways to work towards a measurable goal for clients to visual their progress. I also continue to educate myself on all forms of psychotherapy as they continue to evolve and interrelate.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Kenald Bernard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 091183-01 Kenald Bernard
- Attended Stony Brook University, Graduated 2012
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Life Coaching
- Behavioral Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Creole
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Creole
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Humor Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychoanalytic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (516) 874-2153
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Kenald Bernard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSW