A: I specialize in treating women, couples, and families. Typical areas of focus include stress, people pleasing, relationships, life transitions, and decision-making; anxiety and perfectionism; challenging family dynamics; depression; difficulty with assertiveness/communication; poor productivity and feeling stuck; loss and grief. 

A: I specialize in working with individuals in all stages of life: ages 16+, college students, young adults, and throughout midlife.

In addition, I work with families and couples.

A: Probably. I live in PA and the only in-person clients I can see need to live in PA. However, due to a PSYPACT authorization, I am able to see individuals for online therapy in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CT, CO, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY

A: Both and even more! I can see you in person or via video using a secure platform. In addition, I offer walk & talk therapy. Research has shown how effective blending nature and therapy can be and you can even bring your dog or stroller along, too!

*Currently my office is in Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA.

A: I do not accept insurance at this time. I DO accept HSA/FSA payments.

Session fees are $175 for a 55-minute session or $90/30 minute session.

Couples sessions are $200 per 60 minute session.

Sessions can be scheduled to fit your needs: weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

If you have out-of-network mental health benefits through your insurance company, you are welcome to submit my monthly statements to your insurer to seek partial reimbursement for sessions.

A: The fit between therapist and client is remarkably important! Research shows that the most powerful predictor of therapeutic success is the quality of the therapeutic relationship. For this reason, I offer a free 15 minute phone meeting. During your complimentary phone consultation, you’ll begin to develop a sense of whether I am a good match for you in terms of your goals, concerns, personality, and preferences. If you determine that it feels like a good fit, we’ll continue discussing these matters in an initial session. 

A: I work very interactively with my clients. Therapy centers around a relationship, and like all relationships, the therapeutic one requires give and take. A stereotype of therapists is that we are “blank slates” and respond to questions about ourselves with answers such as “What do you think?” Although the focus of therapy certainly does center on you, I may disclose suggestions, alternative perspectives, or recommendations if I believe they would be therapeutic or helpful. I communicate with clients in a down-to-earth and relatable way. I have worked with a number of individuals who have had negative previous experiences in therapy, and have been heartened when they express that working with me is a considerably different experience. My goal is to get you out of therapy as soon and work to empower you to feel comfortable to do so.

Training. All four degrees allow therapists to deliver psychotherapy. Therapists with an LPC, LCSW or LMHC degree attended a master’s program for 2 years following undergraduate studies and then accrued supervised hours for licensure. Psychologists with a Psy.D. or Ph.D. doctoral degrees attended a doctoral program for 5-7 years after undergraduate work and completed a year-long internship and year-long postdoctoral fellowship.  I have my Psy.D., completed a year of training at a state psychiatric hospital, and a year of residency working with children, adolescents, and families. In addition, I am required to complete continuing education hours each year to maintain my license. In addition, I am part of a special agreement that allows me to see clients in most states.

If you still have questions email me: hello@drnataliebernstein.com or schedule a free discovery call. For a better sense of who I am and my work, check out my Instagram and Facebook videos and posts.