Hi, I’m Bernadette.
I believe healing happens where safety and courage meet. With me, you’ll have a space where you feel respected and understood, but also gently encouraged to face the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding. That’s where real growth begins.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Over the years, I’ve worked in inpatient, outpatient, faith-based, and private practice settings. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, depression, and OCD, using proven methods like ERP, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
As Lou Cozolino says: “Sharing our hardest truths with someone who is calm and compassionate doesn’t just feel healing—it literally rewires the brain.”
I love the work I do. I also enjoy after-dinner walks with my family, value the power of community, and have come to accept that caring for plants might never be my strong suit.
If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d be glad to walk with you.
Bernadette Russo
LMHC