Carley Bernardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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My therapy style is warm, direct, and compassionate, combining trauma-informed care with a focus on anxiety, guilt, shame, and negative core beliefs. I help patients build insight and resilience by addressing difficult emotions with honesty and empathy (at times using humor to create connection and ease when appropriate). I aim to create a therapeutic environment based on trust, mutual respect, and collaboration. I believe in empowering my patients and will work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your goals.
Patients would describe me as direct and straightforward while still maintaining warmth and compassion. I use humor when appropriate to create a sense of connection and to make difficult topics feel more approachable. Together, we will work toward identifying and restructuring harmful thought patterns and core beliefs that may be causing distress.
They also appreciate that I frequently provide psychoeducation to explain the "why" behind thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors, which helps them better understand their experiences. Patients often express a strong sense of pride in the progress they've made and the personal growth they've experienced.
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Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Curative
- Employers Health Network
- Partner's Direct Health
- Sana
- Scott & White Health Plan
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- VA Community Care Network (CCN)
Carley Bernardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 67889 Carley Bernardo
Carley Bernardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (972) 348-0194
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Attachment Trauma
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Abuse/Neglect
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Veterans
Carley Bernardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (972) 348-0194
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)
Carley Bernardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (972) 348-0194
Location
Primary Location
Dallas Counseling & Treatment Center-Plano
5445 Legacy Drive
Ste 270
Plano, TX 75024
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Additional Location
Dallas Counseling & Treatment Center - McKinney
2600 Eldorado Parkway
Ste 240
McKinney, TX 75072
(972) 348-0194Nearby Areas
Carley Bernardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (972) 348-0194