- Stress and anxiety
- Career and transition
- Relationship concerns
About Bernadine
Dr. Bernadine Knittel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 27 years of experience. She has long worked in school settings and with students, and she lists young adult issues among her focus areas. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, career questions, relationship concerns, and life changes.
Dr. Knittel spent most of her career as a high school counselor, helping students with academics, social and emotional concerns, and plans after graduation. She also worked with middle school students and remains connected to education as a part-time adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado. Her academic background includes a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Colorado State University and a PhD in Education and Human Resource Studies.
Her work style is straightforward and goal-oriented. She listens to a person’s story, identifies practical steps, and helps set achievable goals. She uses a mix of counseling methods to address problems rather than relying on a single technique.
Among the approaches she uses are cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to help someone break down problems into workable steps. She also draws on brief therapy methods when shorter-term focus is useful, and on techniques that promote acceptance and values-based action.
People who are navigating the transition into adulthood - leaving home, starting work, handling relationships, or feeling behind their peers - may find her background relevant. Her experience in schools and in teaching brings a practical understanding of education and career pressures faced by young adults.
How Dr. Knittel’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with them. It can help with feeling stuck, life changes, and anxiety by shifting attention toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Motivational Interviewing centers on the client’s own reasons for change and helps build motivation and commitment to new behaviors. Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which approaches to try. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new challenges appear. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a tight schedule, allow a shorter check-in on a busy day, or remove the need to travel to an office. Licensed professionals adapt methods like CBT and motivational interviewing to remote conversations, focusing on clear goals, practical exercises, and regular review of progress rather than promising a particular outcome.Areas of expertise
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career questions, grief, depression, ADHD, and young adult issues among others.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of practical counseling methods like cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to set clear goals and steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience, including many years working in school counseling and higher education.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and works from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. see her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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