Therapist profile
Bernadette Holyoke, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and trauma
Continue with BernadetteAbout
- Client-centered care
- CBT and ACT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Bernadette
Bernadette Holyoke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with seven years of clinical experience. She works with a wide range of concerns, including family and parenting stress, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, anxiety, and addiction. Sessions are aimed at practical problems adults face at home and in relationships.
She uses client-centered methods and cognitive approaches to help people sort what matters most. That can mean learning new ways to respond to strong emotions. It can also mean practicing different habits for communication and daily routines. Bernadette draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside CBT when helpful.
Her work often involves addressing attachment issues, grief, abandonment, and blended family tensions. She also supports adults dealing with caregiver stress, codependency, substance use, and the fallout from domestic violence or separation. She names problems plainly and helps people try realistic steps forward.
Sessions focus on concrete skills and on clarifying values and goals. That might include short skills practice, problem-solving for parenting demands, or learning ways to manage overwhelming feelings. She encourages small changes that fit everyday life.
She offers services in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How Bernadette's approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small, meaningful actions. It is useful when life changes or parenting demands make values feel out of reach. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps adults understand how early ties influence current family dynamics and parenting responses.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, current struggles, and what feels workable. Together they will try strategies, track what helps, and adjust the plan as needed.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy home schedule and to continue care after relocation. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or for working without being on camera if that helps reduce stress. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions practical and focused on everyday changes that matter at home.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She works with adults on family and parenting stress, blended family issues, caregiver strain, communication problems, and separation-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed work to teach skills and clarify goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with mood disorders, trauma, personality concerns, ADHD, substance use, and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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