Hena Ali-Bernard LCSW, M.S.Ed

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I offer a safe, supportive space where you can build confidence, heal, and move forward.

Clinical Social Worker in Forrest Hills, NY

Free Initial Consultation

Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

My approach is client-centered, compassionate, and integrative. I work to create a warm, non-judgmental environment where you feel safe and supported as we navigate your challenges. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to collaborate with you, helping you tap into your strengths and insights to achieve your goals.

My Background and Approach

I work with individuals, couples, families, and children to address anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions. With expertise in trauma-informed care, CBT, family systems therapy, and strength-based approaches, I offer culturally sensitive, personalized treatment that is tailored to meet your unique needs.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Together, we’ll form a partnership with you at the center as the expert in your life. My role is to support your growth, helping you use your strengths and insights to achieve your goals and thrive.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Qualifications

License
LCSW, M.S.Ed, State of New York · #086486
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
13 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

Location

Primary Location

Forrest Hills, NY 11375
6463871968

Access & Transport

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 40.7245678°, -73.8457658°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 13 years of practice
  • Rate: $160/session

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