Rhonda Bernstein

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I earned my Master's in Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work and have over 30 years of clinical experience assisting clients with a variety of issues including relational problems, trauma, depression, stress and anxiety disorders, life transitions, low self-esteem, partner betrayal, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, and compulsive behaviors.

My therapy is client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused. I provide both individual and couples therapy. If you choose to work with me you can expect a combination of traditional "talk therapy" informed by emotionally-focused interventions and attachment theory along with cognitive-behavioral strategies, problem-solving techniques, and psychoeducation, tailored to each client's individual needs and goals.

I'm committed to providing an affirming and safe space for individuals from all walks of life and self-identification, with special sensitivity to those who embrace non-traditional lifestyles and marginalized racial, sexual, and gender identities. I help clients become aware of alternative perspectives and self-limiting beliefs, empowering them to make informed choices and effectively navigate and address both internal and external obstacles to their short and long-term goals.