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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier

Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC (she, her)

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1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20012
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Are you struggling to resolve conflicts or build joyful connections in your relationships? I am dedicated to helping couples, individuals, and families create lasting change. My specialties include working with adults on a wide variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, self-esteem, grief and loss, sexuality, multicultural issues, and spirituality. My integrative, trauma-informed approach combines Imago Relationship Therapy with positive psychology, somatic techniques, and mindfulness-based modalities, providing a holistic and personalized healing experience.
At the Imago Center DC, I oversee education and supervision, ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of care. As a faculty member of the Imago International Training Institute, I also train therapists in Imago Relationship Therapy, offering a unique 96-hour training program and ongoing supervision.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, I am a multicultural global citizen who embraces diversity. I hold a Masters in Counseling from Loyola, a Masters in Education from Harvard, and a PhD from Daybreak University. Let’s work together to create the joyful, connected life you deserve. Please reach out today!
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Imago Center of Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC 20012

I am currently seeing all clients through video-conferencing via the HIPAA-compliant Zoom portal.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Spirituality 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Connect with Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Imago Center of Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC 20012

I am currently seeing all clients through video-conferencing via the HIPAA-compliant Zoom portal.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Spirituality 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage.
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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC7549 Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
    License state differs from primary location state.
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Loyola University of Maryland, Graduated 2011
  • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of Maryland / LC7549
    License state differs from primary location state.
  • Certificate from American Counseling Association 6278711 / 2012
  • Certificate from Harvard University Masters in Education / 1994
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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

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
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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs?

Endorsement

Dr. Kerley Most
Dr. Kerley Most
Pastoral CounselorPhDLPC
I highly recommend Caroline! As a member of the Imago Relationships faculty, she excels in conflict resolution and relationship building. Working with her was a joy; her warm demeanor and dedication foster a welcoming environment for her clients.

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
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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Groups

Location

Primary Location

The Imago Center of Washington, D.C.

Washington, DC 20012

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I am currently seeing all clients through video-conferencing via the HIPAA-compliant Zoom portal.
Photo of Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier, Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
"
I am currently seeing all clients through video-conferencing via the HIPAA-compliant Zoom portal.
Photo of Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier, Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Dr. Caroline Bernhardt-Lanier
Counselor, PhD, MEd, LCPC, NCC