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Dr. Sam Bernard, PhD

Dr. Sam Bernard, PhD

Psychologist
TN
Sam is founder, owner, and President of Bernard & Associates, P.C., his Chattanooga-based private practice focusing on trauma, crisis intervention, and disaster mental/behavioral health. He is also founder and President of the Board of Directors for the PAR Foundation, an IRS-registered non-profit that provides Preparation, Assessment, and Response for various crises. Sam is a national and international educator, consultant, and program developer specializing in psychological and behavioral crisis, trauma, suicide, employee assistance program (EAP) services, psychological autopsies, organizational consultations, and public speaking. Since 2008, he has served as a curriculum consultant and instructor with FEMA at both the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) and the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). Sam researched, consulted, and presented on various psychological aspects of COVID-19. He develops special projects to address psychological trauma prevention and recovery in unique and underserved populations. His education includes a PhD in Counseling Psychology, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Austin Peay State University, and training through Erlanger Medical Center (Residency) and Crisis Management International (Internship). He also attended Columbia State Community College.

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About Dr. Sam Bernard

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Sam Bernard

Sam is founder, owner, and President of Bernard & Associates, P.C., his Chattanooga-based private practice focusing on trauma, crisis intervention, and disaster mental/behavioral health. He is also founder and President of the Board of Directors for the PAR Foundation, an IRS-registered non-profit that provides Preparation, Assessment, and Response for various crises. Sam is a national and international educator, consultant, and program developer specializing in psychological and behavioral crisis, trauma, suicide, employee assistance program (EAP) services, psychological autopsies, organizational consultations, and public speaking. Since 2008, he has served as a curriculum consultant and instructor with FEMA at both the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) and the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). Sam researched, consulted, and presented on various psychological aspects of COVID-19. He develops special projects to address psychological trauma prevention and recovery in unique and underserved populations. His education includes a PhD in Counseling Psychology, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Austin Peay State University, and training through Erlanger Medical Center (Residency) and Crisis Management International (Internship). He also attended Columbia State Community College.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $0 for 15 minutes
  • Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Depression
Group Therapy
Low Self Esteem
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Worry
Depression
Group Therapy
Low Self Esteem
Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • National Board for Certified Counselors

Education and training

  • Columbia State Community College, PhD in Counseling Psychology
  • Erlanger Medical Center (Residency)
  • Crisis Management International (Internship)
  • Austin Peay State University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
  • East Tennessee State University (Behavioral Medicine)
  • Emory & Henry College (Bachelor’s)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
  • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
  • International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Awards and publications

  • Substance Use Checklist published in Innovations in Clinical Practice Volume 10, p.381-386
  • Excellence in Teaching Award: American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
  • A study of the relationship between the Defense Mechanisms Inventory (DMI) and the Coping Operations Preference Enquiry (COPE). A correctional study that shows no significant correlation between the DMI and COPE. Final hypothesis that the DMI may be measuring defense mechanisms in the traditional sense, and the COPE may be measuring coping mechanisms. Published in Psychological Reports.1988, 62, p. 464-466

NPI number

1689737181

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Dr. Sam Bernard is certified by National Board for Certified Counselors.

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Dr. Sam Bernard frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sam Bernard on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Sam Bernard speak?

Dr. Sam Bernard speaks English.

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