- Years in practice
- 27
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Bernadine
Dr. Bernadine Knittel helps parents and adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She uses a calm, straightforward style to listen, reflect, and set practical goals with each person.
Her approach is steady and empathic, aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable. Dr. Knittel is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with 27 years of experience in education and counseling.
Much of her background comes from working in high schools, helping students with academic and social-emotional needs.
Background and approach
She also taught and supervised counseling students as an adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado. In sessions she focuses on clear problem-solving and achievable steps. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of her.
She also uses evidence-based tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing to address unhelpful thoughts and boost motivation. Parents often seek her out for help with parenting concerns, relationship stress, grief, career shifts, and managing chronic life pressures. Her style is practical: identify a goal, try small changes, then adjust based on what works.
She brings decades of experience in schools and higher education to conversations about life stage questions, midlife and career transitions, and challenges tied to health or caregiving. She prioritizes clear communication and respect for each person's story. Dr.
Knittel practices from Colorado and offers sessions geared toward helping people take concrete next steps toward a more balanced life.
What Bernadine works with
Everything Bernadine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Bernadine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Bernadine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online care
Dr. Knittel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action even when feelings are hard to change, which can help with parenting stress and life transitions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood.She aims to find the right mix of approaches together with each person. That means talking about a client's goals and preferences, trying techniques, and adjusting based on what helps. The process is collaborative and paced to the person's needs rather than a fixed plan.
Online therapy with her is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions let you work face to face when helpful. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a tight schedule. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or when written reflection feels easier. These formats help people fit consistent support into busy family and work routines.
Questions people ask about Bernadine
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, career and life transitions, grief, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is empathic and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and uses short-term strategies to make steady progress.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience, including extensive work in school counseling and roles in higher education.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule.
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