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Carol Bernstein

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

39 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Carol

My therapeutic approach is infused with a passion for creating and providing open and interactive dialogue, empowering adults of all ages to meet life’s problems, transitions, and tough decisions with greater confidence and awareness. Utilizing techniques from evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral, short-term problem-solving therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices, I will assist you in identifying challenges and unhelpful patterns, learn new ways of coping, and increase your capabilities to move out of unhealthy habits and empower you to make clear and meaningful choices and changes you desire. I recognize that each individual can benefit from a unique blend of best practices and enjoy engaging effectively and energetically with clients to find that mix. My strong belief in the mind-body connection and the power of supportive relationships and networks will help you uncover new talents and inner resources to focus forward on what matters most.

I will assist you in identifying challenges and unhelpful patterns, learn new ways of coping, and increase your capabilities to move out of unhealthy habits.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Direct
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Mindful

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Neurodivergence
  • Blended families
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Traveling, spending time with family and friends, working out with my Peloton, hiking, reading

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#12814 • California • LCSW

Education

MPH - Masters in Public Health, Specialization in Health Education/Administration, Columbia School of Public Health LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Columbia School of Social Work

Carol Bernstein, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #12814 (exp February 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Carol Bernstein accepts Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Centivo, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Carol Bernstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Carol is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Carol’s California license number is 12814, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Carol Bernstein has been practicing therapy for 39 years. Carol’s education and training include MPH - Masters in Public Health, Specialization in Health Education/Administration, Columbia School of Public Health; LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Columbia School of Social Work. Over that time, Carol has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Carol is part of that group.

Carol Bernstein works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Carol spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Carol is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Carol Bernstein draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Carol’s style is action-oriented, direct, empowering, engaging, and mindful. In Carol’s words: “I will assist you in identifying challenges and unhelpful patterns, learn new ways of coping, and increase your capabilities to move out of unhealthy habits.”

Carol Bernstein (she/her) offers therapy in English. Carol identifies as White. Carol provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Carol Bernstein offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Carol is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Carol Bernstein is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Carol will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Carol’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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