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Dr. Bernadine Knittel, LPC

  • Experience27 years
  • LocationColorado
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Bernadine

Dr. Bernadine Knittel offers focused, collaborative care for people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship strains, ADHD-related concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With attention to practical goals and compassionate listening, she helps clients identify and work toward meaningful change while honoring each person's story and priorities. Her style emphasizes partnership and empathy as clients clarify what they want to achieve and develop steps to reach those aims.

Dr. Knittel draws on nearly three decades of professional experience in educational and clinical settings, including extensive work with middle and high school populations and ongoing academic roles.

She holds a Master’s degree in School Counseling and a PhD in Education and Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University, and remains active as a part-time adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado.

Licensed in Colorado as an LPC, she blends solution-focused ideas with cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and brief, client-centered techniques to tailor care to each situation.

Therapeutic approaches suited for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most and learn practical ways to act in line with those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings; it often supports people facing anxiety, life transitions, or chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental relationship to help clients explore their experiences and build self-directed change.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client's goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and recommend strategies from these approaches as appropriate, adjusting methods over time to fit what is most helpful for the individual.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling and for maintaining momentum between meetings. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals while fitting therapy into busy or changing routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, depression, grief, career and workplace problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and empathic, combining client-centered listening with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and brief solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 27 years of experience, including long-term roles in school counseling and ongoing teaching and supervision at the university level.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with license CO LPC LPC.0017316.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English