I am a licensed clinical social worker with three years of experience working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, and developing solutions to difficult problems. These are emotions that we have all encountered, and I hope to have the opportunity to provide ongoing support for you.
My therapy focuses on helping clients overcome challenges by developing the necessary tools needed to move forward in life. My goal is for clients to feel that they have improved self-esteem, improved mood, motivation to participate in daily responsibilities, achieve their goals, form and strengthen their relationships, and integrate the past into the present. I have experience working with children and adolescents, families in need of a change or a new set of skills, chronic mental illness inclusive of mood disorders, persistent anxiety and depression, and substance abuse disorders.
We will evaluate coping mechanisms, family, school, work, how subscribers see themselves, leisure time, and the role of the community in their lives. Different therapy solutions work for each subscriber. This could include person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed therapy, substance abuse treatment, and solution-oriented therapy.
My goal is to provide an avenue to help subscribers create their own positive change in their lives and in their worlds.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes
MO LCSW 2019001783
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michael DiBernardo. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Talking with Michael has been extremely helpful. He is patient and listens closely. He provides a safe, non-judgment space to share, express, and process things. I get so much out of talks with him and usually finish our talks feeling empowered and hopeful from new insights. Thank you, Michael.
Written on May 29, 2020 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Michael was a tremendous help in calming my anxieties and helping me to focus on my goals and on making decisions that were important to me. He gave very practical and useful advice and I would definitely recommend him.
Written on Dec 29, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Michael listens to concerns and issues I am dealing with, and pushes me to explain myself and to explore why I feel that way, but doesn't push me farther than what I'm willing to talk about. Hes very open and listens well.
Written on Aug 19, 2019 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and anger management