Your therapist

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For support with

Relationship issues

  • Persistent doubts or conflict

  • Feelings of isolation or loneliness

  • Issues with communication and connection

  • Sexual challenges

  • Navigating structure (poly, open, monogamous, etc.)

Life transitions

  • Coming out to friends & family about sexuality or gender

  • Career changes

  • Adjustment to or from family life

  • Lost connection with values & vision

Depression

  • Loss of motivation, joy, direction, purpose

  • Irritability, persistent negativity

  • Sense of disempowerment

Anxiety

  • Incessant worry

  • Perfectionism

  • Social anxiety

  • Debilitating concerns about how others see you

Gabriel Bernier, MA, LPC, NCC

My approach to counseling

We are wired for connection; a lot of the work of therapy is done through the relationship between the client and counselor. With a solid relationship in place, we can safely explore the beliefs and narratives that drive your interpretations of events in your life. We’ll look at the way those beliefs impact your emotions and mood, and the function (often indirect, always unconscious) that these beliefs hold in your life. Once you’re aware of the stories, you can begin to choose whether or not you want to believe them, and begin to shape your stories around beliefs that support you moving forward.

“A wiser view requires a wider lens.” - Gabor Maté, MD

If you choose to work with me, you can count on me to support you in uncovering obstacles, zeroing in on what you want, and staying true to yourself in seeing them through. I mostly use a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Reality Therapy in a client-centered approach.

What does this look like?

  • You’ll get clear, honest feedback delivered with kindness and caring

  • We’ll explore your underlying beliefs about yourself, the world, and your place in it

  • We’ll look at the needs you’re meeting and those you’re not meeting and how you go about getting your needs met

  • We might do some visioning and set some goals

  • I’ll support you in writing a new narrative about your life

My interpersonal style tends to be “folksy,” as opposed to a more “clinical” style you might find in some therapists. My style won’t work for everyone, but neither will a clinical style. Your fit with your therapist is critical. The best place to begin is with a phone call.

I encourage you to call me at 970-426-5859 and we can see if there’s a fit.

Gabriel Bernier, counselor in his office.