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Sandra Berna M.A., L.C.M.H.C

berna.jpgSandra Berna M.A., L.C.M.H.C, Is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in VT and NH, is EMDR Certified and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and EMDR HAP (Humanitarian Assistance Program) Facilitator. Sandra has expertise in treating Trauma and a variety of other challenges

Sandra has been practicing psychotherapy for 12 years before joining the Adams Center in April 2009.In addition to being a clinician at the Adams Center she has a private practice in St. Albans Vt. She has expertise in treating a variety of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety and eating disorders believing that underlying trauma often “drives” these challenges

Sandra utilizes an integrated mind, body, spirit approach to facilitate recovering from trauma believing in the souls “impulse” towards healing as the most powerful tool, honoring the individuals unique pathway to healing. She also has advanced training in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Brief Solution Focused Therapy approaches. She treats both Adults and Children in individual and group settings and utilizes a strengths based therapeutic team approach.

Sandra has a BA in Russian Studies and received her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School. In addition she is an Artist enjoying working in Watercolor and she is an accomplished Stained Glass Artist.