Alicia Hawley-Bernardez (she/her)

PhD, LMSW
Accepting Clients

Life can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Let’s create a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. Together, we’ll build a path.

Social Worker in Texas
Supervised by Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, PhD, LCSW-S

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family

About My Clients

I help clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. I also support survivors of domestic violence at any stage, offering tools for safety, healing, and empowerment. Together, we'll explore your concerns and create a plan to help you feel more confident and in control of your life.

My Background and Approach

In addition to my LMSW, I hold a PhD with a dissertation on intimate partner violence and survivors who have left abusive relationships. My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and tailored to individual needs. I use evidence-based methods like CBT to reframe negative thoughts, Solution-Focused Therapy to build strengths, and Mindfulness Techniques to foster grounding and self-awareness. I value trust, open communication, and inclusivity, ensuring clients feel seen, heard, and supported as they work toward their goals. Passionate about supporting BIPOC women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women in high-stress professions, I offer a safe space to navigate identity, mental health, stress, and burnout. I focus on maternal mental health, trauma recovery, and life transitions, helping survivors of domestic violence and childhood trauma heal and move forward with strength.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am passionate about helping women navigate life transitions, identity challenges, and mental health concerns. I specialize in working with women across diverse life stages and backgrounds, providing culturally attuned and empowering therapy. In my work, I emphasize self-esteem, resilience, and personal growth, focusing on issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and work-life balance. My work is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey. I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where clients feel empowered to explore their identities, navigate life transitions, and foster personal growth. Healing begins with connection, and my goal is to walk alongside clients as they build resilience and reclaim their strength.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 15 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $100 - 200/session

Reach out to Alicia