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Meet Dr. Bernasha (she/her)
My identities intersect at the crossing of Black + Woman + Psychologist, and my passion lies in strengthening the mental well-being of Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), along with others whose identities exist within the margins. My therapeutic approach is both affirming and empowering, rooted in acknowledging the impact of systemic oppression while also creating a space for joy, restoration, and radical healing.
I identify as a somatic therapist, grounding my practice in the mind-body connection. I help folks recognize how emotional pain can surface as physical sensations in the body. Together, we use breathwork, movement, and other body-based practices to gently explore those experiences and support healing.
Social Justice Mission
Dr. Bernasha has a passion for strengthening the mental well-being of Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and folx whose identities live in the margins. For clients seeking support for experiences of oppression and discrimination (e.g. race-based stress and/or trauma), Dr. Bernasha’s approach both affirms and empowers. Her work acknowledges and explores the impact of systemic oppression while creating a space that cultivates joy and radical healing.
Experience
Prior to completing her doctoral degree, Dr. Bernasha worked as an elementary school teacher and school counselor. Dr. Bernasha graduated with her Ph.D in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. She completed her APA accredited internship at the University of Texas at Austin and her post-doctoral training at American University. Dr. Bernasha has over a decade of clinical experience working in community centers, schools, and college counseling centers with clients diverse in age, race, ethnicity, and sexual identity.