Bernice Hardman , LMSW

Bernice Hardman is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan who brings a decade of clinical experience to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Michigan and applies a broad clinical lens to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication challenges, parenting concerns, life transitions, and matters tied to cultural identity.

Bernice emphasizes a collaborative partnership with each person she sees, cultivating a safe and courageous space where individuals and families can share and explore their life experiences without judgment. With a focus on rebuilding or creating balance, she draws on best-informed practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit connection to tailor care to each client’s needs.

Her practice includes work on trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self esteem, career and workplace issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and blended family dynamics, among other concerns. Bernice integrates multiple therapeutic approaches to address both immediate coping needs and longer-term growth, meeting people where they are and supporting practical steps toward change.

Therapeutic approaches for online care with Bernice Hardman

Bernice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy when working online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to support practical problem solving. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and coping with the effects of past traumatic events, offering tools to manage triggers and rebuild a sense of safety and agency.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bernice works collaboratively with each person to explore what fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses so clients receive a tailored plan that reflects their priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to access regular sessions, maintain continuity during life transitions, and integrate therapeutic work into busy routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.