Last edited 12/15/2021

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Joel Bernstein
LMHC

Accepting New Clients
Headshot of Joel Bernstein Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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Get To Know Me

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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemMedical Professionals' Mental Health
General Expertise
DepressionWork StressRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemCodependencyFamily issuesIdentity developmentLife transitionsMedical Professionals' Mental HealthMen's healthMood disordersPhysical wellnessStressSubstance abuseTraumaMarriage issuesCoping SkillsInfidelityCouples
Treatment Approaches
Person-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Positive PsychologyRational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual TherapyMarriage & Couples Counseling
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaCignaUMRUnitedHealthCare (UHC)All Savers InsuranceHarvard Pilgrim HealthcareNippon Life Insurance Company of AmericaOscar HealthOxford Health Plans
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$150
Individual Therapy:$150
Marriage & Couples Counseling:$150
Professional Background
LicensureFlorida, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MH11715
Training/CertificationsSarasota County Technical Institute (1994) • LPN Graduate • PCA/HHA Patient Care Assistant/Home Health Aid/Psychiatric Technician • State University of New York, Oneonta, NY 1979 • Bachelor of Science/Food & Nutrition
Education
University of South Florida, M. A. (2010) • Licensed Mental Health Counselor • Rehabilitation Health Counseling •
Work HistoryJoel shares his knowledge and experience in dealing with anxiety issues, depressed moods, motivation, positive self-talk, rehabilitative health and wellness models. Joel has successfully run restaurants counseling employees, he has worked in Sarasota Memorial Hospital as a director of food service and as a Hospital Nurse. He worked with First Step of Sarasota and CenterPlace Health as a therapist for 5 years in addition to maintaining his Private Practice helping individuals and couples to understand their part in relationships. Living and being challenged by multiple situations in Sarasota for 43 years we have accepted change as part of our lives. By accepting change, retooling and consciously shifting our attitudes we survived and prospered in most areas of our lives. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Depression, Anxiety, Family Therapy/Relationship Issues, Positive Psychology, Energy preservation Techniques, and Wellness Models in my practice
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Joel Bernstein, LMHC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.