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Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Photo of Bernice Brief, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD

Bernice Brief

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
71-36 110 Street, Suite 1K, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Let's Connect (347) 442-7846
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Healing comes in many guises. We can heal from a cut hand with a band aid, we can heal from a broken bone by setting it and isolating it in a cast, but when we heal from hurting feelings and trauma, we're not as savvy on how to heal this. Sometimes, when we're traumatized, we don't know what to do to feel better.
By using an eclectic approach of mindfulness, humanistic, cognitive and spiritual perspectives, I hope to help you lead a purposeful and satisfactory life by helping you modulate behaviors that have gotten in the way of your success. I utilize both short and long-term therapies in a place that is safe to explore your feelings.
If the feelings are too overwhelming, we may talk about doing something called EMDR, which is a trauma-focused intervention and protocol to help you gain your equilibrium in a more concrete manner.
Call or Bernice Brief now for a free 15 minute consultation - (347) 442-7846

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Gregory House

71-36 110 Street

Suite 1K

Forest Hills, NY 11375 map

(347) 442-7846
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Women's Issues 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (347) 442-7846
Photo of Bernice Brief, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Gregory House

71-36 110 Street

Suite 1K

Forest Hills, NY 11375 map

(347) 442-7846
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders and Women's Issues 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthFirst
  • HIP | Health Plan of New York
  • Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network with those insurances listed. However, I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions you may have. I'm happy to work with you to make sure that therapy is affordable.
Photo of Bernice Brief, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 442-7846
"
I am in-network with those insurances listed. However, I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions you may have. I'm happy to work with you to make sure that therapy is affordable.
Photo of Bernice Brief, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 442-7846

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 054581 Bernice Brief
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Fordham University, Graduated 1996
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Board Certified Diplomate 59213 / 2016
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Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (347) 442-7846
Photo of Bernice Brief, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (347) 442-7846

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Mood Disorders
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (347) 442-7846
Photo of Bernice Brief, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (347) 442-7846

6 Endorsements

Holly Stuart-Caines
Holly Stuart-Caines
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-R
Bernice is a warm and engaging therapist who is especially skilled at helping people process traumatic histories.
Eleonora Labun
Eleonora Labun
CounselorLMHC
Bernice is a passionate and high professional clinician. Being authentic and empathic therapist as well as a person, she helps her clients return to hope and recover from emotional trauma.
Gloria Sanchez
Gloria Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Bernice Brief is a warm, caring and empathic therapist who provides support, understanding and guidance to her patient's. Her treatment style provides the nurture and direction that one needs to reach their goals with a patient centered approach.
Deborah A. Lopez
Deborah A. Lopez
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWMPA
I recommend Bernice because she is a great Clinician and she cares deeply about her clients, which results in a very high success rate. Bernice is very supportive and excels in her ability to assist her clients during times of deep distress.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Reality Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Bernice Brief, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (347) 442-7846
Photo of Bernice Brief, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (347) 442-7846

Location

Primary Location

Gregory House

71-36 110 Street

Suite 1K

Forest Hills, NY 11375

(347) 442-7846
Photo of Bernice Brief, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Call for a free consultation now - (347) 442-7846
Photo of Bernice Brief, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Bernice Brief
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Call for a free consultation now - (347) 442-7846