I have 13 years of clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2018.
Educational Background includes attending Marymount University in Arlington, VA, obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Psychology (2013) and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2015).
I have extensive experience working in Private Practices, local Community Services Board, Residential Settings and Substance Abuse Clinics, providing a variety of clinical services to multiple populations; children, adolescents, adults, families and couples.
My clinical background includes training in administering and interpreting Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessments under the Supervision of a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, running Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Substance Abuse Groups, and developing partnerships with outside Medical Providers, Therapists, School Collateral Contacts and Providers within the Virginia Judicial System to provide the top ethical services to Clients.
I specialize in working with Clients that experience personality symptomology impacting their day-to-day functioning, in addition to Client’s dealing with burn-out and managing work-life balance.
Individual, Group, Family and Couples therapy are provided.
I have worked at In Luck Counseling, LLC since 2019. In Luck Counseling, LLC is owned by Natalia Lueck, LPC, EMDRIA EMDR Certified Therapist.
Additional Services
- Assistance with Social Security Disability Application
- Coordination with Department of Family Services
- Applying for Medicaid Services
- Coordinating Court-Ordered Therapy Treatment and Probation Officer Requirements
- Assistance with long-term care planning including those inquiring of Assisted Living Facilities and Group Homes
- Referrals for additional providers including Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Attorneys and Primary Care Physicians
Bernadette is currently an active Board Approved Supervisor for Residents (LPC & LMFT) in the State of Virginia. Please see the Supervision tab for more information.
My approach is to meet you where you are and work collaboratively to identify strengths and self-awareness in order to meet goals and increase positive modifications in life.
What I Offer
Services are offered in-person in Fairfax or online through a HIPAA compliant video platform.
Utilizing an integrated modern approach in therapy, I meet you where you are and provide tools, resources, and psychoeducation to meet your goals.
I am an Approved Supervisor for the Virginia Department of Health Professionals Board of Counseling for both LPC and LMFT Therapists.
