I’m a licensed clinical social worker and have been a psychotherapist for over 15 years. I’ve worked with adults of all ages and backgrounds to address issues ranging from relationship struggles, family of origin issues, difficulties with food and body image, challenges with life transitions, depression and anxiety.

This life has been a gift and an adventure. For me that’s included Peace Corps service, travel, marriage, being a step mom, sister, social activist, artist, friend, dog lover and nomad. I’m currently settled in Gulfport, Florida and spend summers in Minnesota.

No mud, no lotus. ~Thich Nhat Hanh

“Symptoms” are our way to communicate that current ways of coping, while getting us through life challenges, are no longer working. Often when we’re suffering we can feel as though we’re completely alone and stuck in the mud. While life is messy at times, therapy can help change our view so that we can see we’re not the only one and that help and support are available. Humans are wired for connection and yet it can sometimes be difficult to risk connecting. Ultimately the most important relationship is the connection we have to our core self. I like to think of this as an internal higher power.

Approach

Kat Bernhoft, MSW, LICSW

Strengths Perspective

I use an integrative approach drawing from research-based modalities including, Mindfulness, Ego State Therapy, DBT and CBT. I am an EMDR practitioner. Therapy can help develop a more adaptive understanding of the past which in turn can help a person feel better physically and emotionally, in the present.