Bernard Douglas
Bernard Douglas
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Bernard Douglas

Bernard Douglas

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, MA
California Accepting Online
Pasadena, Fairfax/Mid-Wilshire Waitlist In-person
Updated January 28, 2021

Specialties & Expertise

  • Loss and grief
  • Life transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Self-esteem
  • Relationships
  • LGBTQIA topics

Professional statement

Bérnard is a psychotherapist in private practice with offices in Pasadena and Los Angeles (Beverly Hills adjacent) and has over thirty-five years of counseling experience working with individuals, and couples. Bérnard earned a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Spiritual & Depth Psychology with an additional specialization in Loss & Grief.

During the mid 1990’s Bérnard lived for a year in a closed monastic community in upstate New York after which he returned to New York City and served as Intake Coordinator and case manager for an Upper East Side serving dual and triple diagnosed homeless adults.  In 1998 he moved to Northern California where he worked with Homeless Children & Families until late 2001 when he was recruited by Kaiser Permanente Hospice to become the Director of Bereavement & Director of Clinical Volunteers.  In 2010 he moved to Los Angeles in Southern California to earn his Masters Degree and enter into private practice.

Bérnard is also a speaker, trainer and workshop presenter, and has received several awards and recognitions for his service.

Message to clients

Reclaim Your Life Today: Live the Life You Want to Live

I have deep regard for everyone's unique story and am absolutely confident that my clients can have the life they want to live and I am grateful to be invited to do the work with them to get them there.

The principles of curiosity, availability and permission frame the dialog which is our work together.  I also encourage a practice of gratitude, “Gratitude is not a denial that life is sometimes hard, Gratitude is an admission that life isn’t hard all of the time.”

Understanding how our past has influenced our life enables us to recognize that we have choices today; the past is a window into what has already happened, the future is formed out of the present that we live today.  Through our dialog clients are able to reclaim their life from the past so they can be free to be the person they want to be, living the life they want to have. 

Specialties

Loss and grief - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

LGBTQIA topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Bernard Douglas is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Ongoing sessions: $200 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $150 - $200
  • Initial session: $200 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • As needed

Location(s)

Pasadena practice
1055 East Colorado Boulevard, 5th Floor, Pasadena, CA 91106
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Fairfax/Mid-Wilshire practice
6535 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed 1:00pm-7:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Therapy (CA)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Wed 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Thu 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Fri 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private practice, 2014 - Present
Airport Marina Counseling Services, 2013 - 2014

Antioch University, MAP, 2013
S.U.N.Y. College, BA

Languages

English