Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC (she, her)
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Do you feel stuck in painful patterns with your partner—or alone in your struggles? I help couples and individuals move out of reactivity and into more connected, intentional ways of relating, heal old wounds, and restore hope. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and relationship conflict.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, grounded in Imago Relationship Therapy and enriched by mindfulness, somatic practices, and positive psychology. Together, we focus not just on understanding patterns, but on shifting how you experience yourself and your relationships.
I offer a warm, inclusive space—LGBTQ+ allied, sex-positive, and committed to equity and respect. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, I work with individuals and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds.
My focus is helping you feel safe enough to be seen, and supported enough to grow.
Alongside my clinical work, I train and supervise therapists in Imago Therapy in the U.S. and internationally.
If you’re ready for a safe, supportive space to move toward the life and relationships you want, I invite you to reach out.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- TRICARE
- Out of Network
Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC7549 Caroline Bernhardt-LanierLicense state differs from primary location state.
- Attended Loyola University of Maryland, Graduated 2011
- License: Virginia Board of Health 0701016039. / 2026
- License: DC Board of Health PRC200001929 / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
I also speak
French ,
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
I also speak
French ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Imago
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Groups
Start Right, Stay Connected Workshop
A one-day interactive workshop that prepares couples who are engaged, newly married, or in a long-term relationship to lay the groundwork for a conscious, fulfilling and life-long commitment. Couples learn tools to deal with conflict, communication skills, and ways to nurture intimacy and connection.
Expertise
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Relationship Issues
Types of Therapy
Imago
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$350
Location
Bethesda, MD 20817
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Mom Matters
For mothers who seek to manage stress and anxiety better, feel more grounded amidst life's daily chaos, and discover new confidence, balance, and self-care tools, in a confidential, supportive group setting.
Expertise
Anxiety
Parenting
Stress
Types of Therapy
Integrative
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$70-$100
Group Meets
Every Tue 9:30 A.M. - 11:99 A.M.
Location
Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church
6601 Bradley Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20817
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Getting The Love You Want Workshop
This 2-day weekend workshop is for couples at any stage, whether they want to reenergize their connection, resolve painful conflict, learn better communication skills, deepen intimacy, or decide if their relationship can be saved.
Expertise
Life Coaching
Marital and Premarital
Relationship Issues
Types of Therapy
Imago
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$500
Location
Bethesda, MD 20817
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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC