Coping with personal struggles can feel incredibly isolating, making the path to recovery seem lonely and overwhelming. But you deserve to be truly seen and heard. I am dedicated to providing a compassionate, accepting space where you can safely navigate life transitions, trauma, and identity challenges. We will work together to build emotional resilience and empower you to heal on your own terms.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
Approach Description: I offer an open-minded, client-centered approach that is intentionally tailored to your specific lived experiences. By blending EMDR, DBT, CBT, and parts-work, I guide clients through a journey of self-discovery, ensuring that the therapeutic process feels supportive, affirming, and authentic to who you are.
Education & Credentials
Ashtyn Bernard LPC
- Female
- License # LPC-24538
- Licensed in Arizona
- Practicing Since 2022
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $150
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare (Student Resources & UHC/UBH), UMR, Optum, Wellfleet.
Ashtyn Bernard Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Tempe, AZ 85282 and Mesa, AZ 85206
- Available Online for residents of Arizona
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth sessions are conducted through our secure SimplePractice platform. Before your appointment, you will receive a link to join your session and can simply click it at the scheduled time to connect with me.
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling for adults navigating gender diversity, complex trauma (CPTSD), anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Using an open-minded, client-centered approach, I integrate EMDR, parts-work, DBT, CBT, and mindfulness into our sessions. My goal is to help you develop the necessary tools to grow through your personal struggles so you can heal at your own pace, on your own terms, and build a path toward lasting empowerment.