About Bernadette
Bernadette Smith is a licensed clinician in Utah who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports people working on self-esteem, motivation, communication problems, and social anxiety. She approaches therapy with a practical, down-to-earth style and aims to make steps toward change feel doable.
She views each person as the expert on their own life and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and small actions that add up over time.
How Bernadette works
She uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and to teach emotion regulation and coping skills. Her way of working is collaborative. She listens first, then offers tools and strategies that fit the person’s situation.
Therapy sessions often include skill practice, thought work, and planning for real-life challenges. Across 14 years of practice she has worked with a range of common problems related to mood, stress, and addictive behaviors. That experience informs straightforward interventions and step-by-step plans rather than vague advice.
People who come to therapy with a mix of worries and practical obstacles will find a focus on skill building and problem solving. The goal is to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase confidence in daily life. Bernadette aims to support each person as they try new ways of coping and reach clearer goals.
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What Bernadette works with
The areas below are the ones Bernadette selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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Training and background
| Register | LCMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Utah |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Bernadette commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps people break cycles of worry, low mood, and avoidance through practical exercises and homework.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal skills. DBT-style tools can help when strong emotions lead to impulsive actions or relationship conflict.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and therapist decide together which skills and routines to prioritize.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can suit quick updates, ongoing support, or practice between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep working on skills between meetings.
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