01 · Who Pauline works with

Pauline works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and trauma and abuse

Pauline lists 5 specialisms and 4 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Pauline chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Pauline's own words

What Pauline says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

I offer therapy that helps you move forward. Whether you’re transitioning to a new phase of life, wanting more joy and meaning in relationships, or looking for more resilience in the face of everyday challenges, we work together to understand what’s lying beneath the stress you’re carrying-and then work to resolve it. My education includes a master’s from Smith College, renowned for its integration of rigorous clinical training with psychodynamic therapy and a social justice lens, a PhD in history and social sciences, and a masters in history.

Having lived and worked in the U.S, France, and Italy, I am particularly aware of the challenges of finding connection and stability in unfamiliar places. I am excited to accompany you on this fascinating, if challenging, journey, as we work together to integrate the many parts of yourself so you can feel whole again. I believe working with a wise, professional partner is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in yourself.

I always start with an introductory session, where you’ll start to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure. From there, we’ll work together in the sessions that follow to make these goals a reality for you.

Pauline Bernard, on the BetterHelp listing · read 10 Oct 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Pauline practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Pauline's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Pauline at this point.

2. Naming Pauline specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Pauline is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Pauline.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

04 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Pauline

Built from what Pauline actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Pauline's - Pauline has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

• “You offer sessions in English, French and Italian. Does the work change depending on which we use?”

  People often reach different material in a first language than in a second. Worth naming before you choose.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LCSW

Licensed in

Colorado

Licence

CO LCSW CSW.09931933

Licence number

CSW.09931933

Licence expires

31 Aug 2027

NPI

1669161881

Years in practice

8

Gender

Female

Languages

English, French, Italian

International clients

Accepted

Listed since

12 Jun 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Pauline's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 10 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Pauline. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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