Shari Bernstein, LPC, MI | Psychotherapist

About Shari Bernstein

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Autism

Drug Addiction

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Behavioral Problems

Dual Diagnosis

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shari Bernstein

Hi there, I'm Shari! My name is Shari Bernstein, a Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C.) based in Traverse City. I provide telehealth services to adult clients, addressing depression, anxiety, life transitions, and trauma through an approach that incorporates Cognitive Behavioral, Emotion-Focused, and Psychodynamic Therapies. My approach My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and emotion-focused therapies. I believe you have the answers within you, and my role is to support you in uncovering them and empowering you to create change. I tend to avoid stigmatizing labels, as I find them restricting. My focus I have experience addressing various issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, career difficulties, emotional abuse, and trauma. Early in my career, I focused on substance abuse, which helped me develop a holistic and eclectic counseling style. This journey taught me that everyone is fundamentally good and has a unique story that deserves to be heard. My communication style My therapy style is warm and interactive, emphasizing authenticity, intuition, and self-actualization. I prioritize respect, sensitivity, and compassion in my approach, while also believing in gentle confrontation when necessary. My journey to mental healthcare My journey as a therapist began in childhood, fueled by a desire for deeper connections and a wish to help those in pain. In my early 20s, I moved to Northern California and worked with abused and neglected children in a group home before transitioning to the high-functioning developmentally disabled population, which still remains my favorite role. California broadened my perspective as I learned from the diverse social and cultural backgrounds around me. After returning to Ohio, I pursued a Master's Degree in Counseling at the University of Toledo.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Michigan

Education and training

The University of Toledo, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1053783555

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Shari Bernstein work with?

Shari Bernstein works with Rula Health - Michigan.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shari Bernstein?

Shari Bernstein frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shari Bernstein on their profile.