Therapist in Brooklyn, New York Shirley Bernard, Therapist
License: LCSW
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Shirley Bernard, LCSW
She graduated with honors in 2004 with her Master‘s degree in Social Work; In 2002 her Master’s Degree in Public Policy and in 2001 her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.
Shirley is a devoted mother of two, a volunteer on her children’s PTA board, a volunteer at her church, and an activist for school reform. In her free time, she enjoys a good vacation, a kickboxing class at the YMCA, and cooking various cuisines for her family and friends.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Fidelis
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Family Therapy
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
Education
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Stony Brook University
Graduate School | 2004
Stony Brook, NY, United States
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Stony Brook University
Undergraduate | 2001
Stony Brook, NY, United States
Languages
- English
- Creole
- Haitian
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Shirley Bernard. You can also call 347-304-9465 to have someone assist you.
Shirley Bernard generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 347-304-9465 to find out Shirley Bernard's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Shirley Bernard:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Fidelis
- MagnaCare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 347-304-9465 to see how we can help.
Shirley Bernard is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Shirley Bernard does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Shirley Bernard is currently offering in-office visits.
- English
- Creole
- Haitian