Meet your Therapist

Hi, I’m Daiana Bernard, LMHC. (Pronounced “Diana”) 

I’m glad you found your way here.

I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals through their most pivotal and challenging transitions. My experience is deeply rooted in the trenches of human resilience. 

From helping teens aging out of foster care and teaching special education in an inpatient psychiatric unit, to community mental health and private practice, my goal has always been the same: getting to know the person behind the struggle and helping them uncover the strengths they already carry. 

Over time, I realized that support alone wasn't enough for true transformation. I went back for a second Master’s degree because I wanted to offer more than just concepts and coping strategies. I wanted to facilitate the deeper inner work required to heal both the mind and the body. 

You can have all the insight in the world and still feel your nervous system reacting as if the danger never left. My mission is to help you bridge that gap. I specialize in navigating the heavy, unspoken layers of generational trauma and the complex, non-death grief of life transitions, the endings and identity shifts that society often expects you to just power through. 

I bring a blend of compassion and clarity to our sessions. I will challenge you gently yet directly, always with deep empathy. 

Together, we’ll work toward a place where you can hold onto your story without the pain holding onto you, allowing you to finally live with true internal freedom. 

Generational Healing

I believe in practicing the same balance and boundaries I help my clients build. 

As a first-generation professional, I intimately understand the heavy, unspoken expectations of navigating multiple worlds. I know the unique weight of generational pressure, the reality of being the one your family leans on, and the complex journey of breaking old cycles to forge your own path. 

When I’m offline, I am navigating the beautiful, everyday juggle of being a wife and a mom.

To recharge, I intentionally lean into the things that bring me joy. I love spending days at the beach, sitting down to play the piano, and finding a good excuse to indulge my sweet tooth. 

And if there is an on-2 salsa class happening anywhere nearby, you will absolutely find me on the dance floor. 

My Education & Clinical Credentials 

Because you are driven and value expertise, I know you care about the foundation of the person you are trusting with your journey. Here is my professional background: 

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) | Licensed by State of Florida / MH26341 
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy Trained
  • M.S.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | St. Bonaventure University 
  • M.S.Ed in Special Education | College of Staten Island (CUNY) 
  • B.A. in Psychology & Education
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