About Pauline
Pauline Bernard helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and career uncertainty. She also focuses on forgiveness, shame and guilt, loneliness, and finding life purpose. Pauline is based in Colorado and brings eight years of clinical experience to her work.
She holds a master’s degree from Smith College and maintains licenses as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Social Worker (CSW). Pauline uses a practical, conversational approach.
Background and approach
Sessions begin with an introductory meeting to hear the client’s story and goals. She then tailors the work to address the underlying issues that keep people stuck. Conversations are straightforward and collaborative, with an emphasis on small, usable changes between sessions.
Her background includes living and working in the United States, France, and Italy. That international experience informs how she talks about cultural adjustment, isolation, and the strain of moving between places. She speaks English, French, and Italian, which can help when language or cultural perspective matters.
Pauline frames therapy as a partnership. She aims to help clients integrate different parts of themselves and build practical skills for everyday life. Expect honest feedback, steady support, and a focus on what will make daily life feel better.
The first sessions focus on setting clear, achievable goals. Over time the work moves toward resolving patterns that cause distress and building more resilience for future challenges.
How therapeutic approaches translate online
Pauline draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building practical skills. One common approach she uses helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. Another approach emphasizes exploring past wounds and their present impact, which can help people who have experienced trauma or longstanding relationship pain.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Pauline begins with an introductory session to learn your goals and preferences, then adjusts methods as you go. She works with clients to test what feels helpful and changes course when something isn’t working, so the plan fits your life and needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when longer sessions don’t fit the day. These options help people fit therapy into work, travel, or busy family routines while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical results.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also works with
- Career difficulties
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self esteem
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Colorado
- Languages
- English, French, Italian