About Dr. Sam D Bernard
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Biofeedback
Adlerian
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Sam D Bernard
“Helping to turn personal, group, and business crises into calm and hope for 28 years.” Specializing in acute traumatic stress management for individuals, groups, businesses, schools, and universities before, during, and after an event. Addressing scary events like suicide, homicide, active shooter, human trafficking, death-dying-bereavement, natural disasters, etc, and advocating, training, consulting, preparing, responding, supporting, and helping to recover by offering calm psychological crisis services with a sense of urgency.
Sam is the Principal and Owner of Bernard & Associates, P.C., a Chattanooga-based practice and consulting firm focusing on various forms of trauma and crisis intervention and disaster mental/behavioral health. Originally licensed to practice psychology in Tennessee in 1988, Sam developed his own private practice in 1997 to provide psychological services including assessment, crisis response & intervention, psychoeducation, training, and consultations to individuals, groups, companies, and corporations. He also provides both individual and group therapy, support groups, and employee assistance program (EAP) services via telehealth worldwide.
Sam is a founding member and President of the Board of Directors for the PAR Foundation, a registered non-profit that provides Preparation, Assessment, and Response consultation, response, and training for various psychological crises from a nationwide cadre of multidisciplinary partners. PAR provides national and international education and consultation concerning various aspects of psychological/behavioral crisis, trauma, suicide, psychological autopsies, organizational consultations, training, and public speaking.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Each prospective client has an initial "chat" session for approximately 30 minutes for us to get to know each other before making a decision about moving forward with services.
If the decision is to move forward, I ask new clients to provide their current and historical life situations that have led them to seek assistance. I will meet with them to review their responses and comments via my assessment forms (not formal tests).
Each client has 90 minutes during each session. All sessions are provided via Zoom (HIPAA-compliant edition)
Clients get to self-determine what amount they can pay after each session. There is no minimum (nor maximum) fee. Any amount is acceptable. If my services are wanted, I will provide them without demanding a specific amount because the ability to pay should not prohibit acquiring services. There is no making payments over time. Simply a one-and-done payment via credit card.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Each session begins with a "check-in" of life's current situations, followed by a discussion of client-generated treatment issues and goals.
Homework is frequently offered/requested.
Diagnosis is not a primary focus, as I believe people have issues/problems adjusting, not diagnoses. People are humans, not a diagnosis.
I encourage clients to allow me to consult with their primary medical care provider and a trusted family member of friend/significant other/spouse to assist me in understanding the client more thoroughly, but this is not mandatory.
Dr. Sam D Bernard is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Popular visit reasons
Agoraphobia
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
Pain Management Consultation
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Erlanger Baroness
Education and training
- Columbia State Consortium, Doctor of Philosophy
NPI number
1689737181
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Sam D Bernard?
Generally, Dr. Sam D Bernard has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Bernard's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Sam D Bernard accepting new patients?
Dr. Sam D Bernard generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Bernard's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Sam D Bernard accept my insurance?
Choose your insurance plan to verify if Dr. Bernard is in-network.
Can I make an appointment with Dr. Sam D Bernard online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Bernard using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
Which hospital is Dr. Sam D Bernard affiliated with?
Dr. Sam D Bernard is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness.
What practice does Dr. Sam D Bernard work with?
Dr. Sam D Bernard works with Bernard & Associates, P.C..
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sam D Bernard?
Dr. Sam D Bernard frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sam D Bernard on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Sam D Bernard speak?
Dr. Sam D Bernard speaks English.