- CBT techniques
- Values focused work
- School counseling background
About Bernadine
Dr. Bernadine Knittel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 27 years of clinical and school-based experience. She spent much of her career supporting high school and middle school students with academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary planning while also teaching and supervising counseling students at the University of Northern Colorado.
Knittel uses straightforward, goal-focused work. She listens to each person’s story and helps set concrete, achievable goals. The focus is on practical steps for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, and common life transitions.
Her background includes a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Colorado State University and a PhD in Education and Human Resource Studies. She is a Colorado native and a retired educator who continues to teach part time at the university level.
In session she draws on a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered ideas. That means she offers structured tools for thinking and behavior, alongside space to clarify values and next steps.
People often consult her for a wide range of concerns including grief, career transitions, parenting challenges, intimacy-related worries, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues linked to aging, chronic illness, or financial stress. She also works with issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame, and rebuilding connection after infidelity.
Therapeutic approaches and remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about clarifying what matters to the client and taking values-driven steps even when difficult feelings appear. It can help with guilt, shame, and decisions that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on building a person’s own motivation to change and can support readiness for career moves, habit shifts, or relationship choices.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. The process is shared rather than one-size-fits-all.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit counseling into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular check-ins. Shorter phone check-ins can work when bandwidth is limited, and video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. When you complete the initial matching questionnaire you can confirm which formats are offered and choose what fits your schedule.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, career questions, grief, parenting issues, and related life changes. Guilt and shame are listed among her additional focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines practical tools and reflective conversation, using methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered techniques. The work centers on clear goals and step-by-step strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 27 years of experience working in counseling and education, including many years in school settings and as a university adjunct professor.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and is based in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. The site notes that pricing varies with location.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.