Bernice Hardman , LMSW

Bernice Hardman is a Michigan-based social worker licensed at the LMSW level, a designation that indicates a master-level social work license. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and brings a broad base of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her practice addresses common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication difficulties, life transitions, parenting challenges, and matters related to cultural identity.

Bernice emphasizes a collaborative partnership with each person she works with, cultivating a welcoming, judgment-free space where clients can share and explore their life experiences with honesty and courage. She draws on best-informed practices that attend to the mind-body-spirit connection to support clients seeking to create or restore balance in their lives. Whether working with family dynamics, grief, self-esteem, workplace issues, or trauma-related concerns, she adapts interventions to the needs and goals of the individual or family.

Her approach blends practical skill-building with reflective work, helping clients develop coping strategies, improve communication, and navigate meaningful change. Bernice aims to empower people to identify strengths, set realistic goals, and make sustainable progress toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Bernice commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors by teaching practical coping skills, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing and reducing the lingering effects of traumatic experiences, using strategies that help people regain a sense of safety and control.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bernice works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the chosen approach fits the client and their circumstances.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional without the need to travel, and they allow sessions to fit into work, family, and caregiving routines.