Hi! I'm Bernard Duvivier a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. I have a wealth of experience in various fields of mental health. I've worked in university settings, hospitals, forensics settings, community service board, assertive community treatment team (ACT) and corporate employee assistance program (EAP). I have a passion for helping that has taken me to many places. I'm eager to use my education and experience to help you grow.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief administrative formalities, introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. Closer to the end of the session I will ask you to give me some goals you wish to accomplish. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength is giving my clients the experience of truly being heard. I am a great listener with voracious curiosity. I sincerely want to know my clients. I want to hear their story.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
If you are ready for change talk that will lead to change behavior, together we can begin to get you into a new chapter of a more fulfilling and peaceful life. If you want to connect with a therapist that also has a deep understanding of how to integrate counseling psychology and the christian perspective I can assist with that.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. In many studies, CBT has been demonstrated to be as effective as, or more effective than, other forms of psychological therapy or psychiatric medications.
Christian Counseling
If the client desires and is comfortable with discussing how their faith plays a role with how they process thoughts and emotions I am ready and capable to help them in that part of their journey.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
There are times were interpersonal conflict exists between generations within a family because a parent or family member migrated to the US raised with different values and norms but is now engaging younger members of that family that are more Americanized. This can often cause conflict. I am able to assist with better navigating those experiences.
Motivational Interviewing
One of the best ways to partner with a client is helping them with asking the right questions that will lead them to their healing.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Sometimes it only takes a few sessions to get clients on the right path to change and healing when we help them identify strengths, what has worked before and new solutions.