Amy Bernstein, M.A.T., L.C.S.W., Psychotherapist
Amy Bernstein, M.A.T., L.C.S.W., Psychotherapist has more than 20 years experience helping treat psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, anger management, low self-esteem, and other issues that can impair an individual’s ability to cope with everyday living.
She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a methodology developed by Aaron T. Beck, M.D., and favored by other leading practitioners. CBT helps identify thoughts that produce negative or painful feelings, and it employs proven techniques to effect changes in thinking and behavior in a relatively short time period. Using CBT techniques, Ms. Bernstein successfully helps her clients identify distortions in thinking, problematic core beliefs, and self-defeating patterns of behavior. She is able to help devise relevant strategies to alleviate painful feelings and enhance the quality of life. This includes:
- Identifying the problem
- Developing a strategy
- Reaping the rewards
- Setting a goal
- Putting the plan into action