LCSW, 20 years of experience
My name is Berthovena (Bertha for short) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in South Florida. I originally received my Masters in Social Work from Hunter College and have been professionally working in the field for over 23 years now. Since I was a child I loved serving others, and this passion is a large part of what has maintained my deep drive and love for Social Work not only as a career, but as a way of life.
In our first session together clients can expect us to start with a brief introduction, followed by a review of standard procedures, and then a deep dive into the specific challenges that they are facing and have come to resolve. All of these steps will help us to create a measurable and attainable treatment plan that will help us to gain positive results.
My greatest strengths as a provider rest in the levels of compassion, empathy, and insight that I am capable of exercising and displaying for a client. I also work from a strength based approach that helps my clients to become more resilient by seeing the cup half full.
I am best positioned to work with teenagers and adults processing trauma. I have years of experience in providing these groups the support they need to navigate their post-traumatic stress and help them in their journey towards healing.
7 ratings with written reviews
June 26, 2025
I already feel so grateful to have found Bertha. I was really nervous about starting therapy, but she made me feel completely at ease from the moment we began. Her warmth, compassion, and calm presence created a safe space where I felt comfortable opening up about what brought me in. Even in just one session, she helped me feel more grounded and empowered to start taking back control of my life and left feeling hopeful and supported; something I honestly wasn’t expecting so soon.
June 4, 2025
She’s very open minded. Secure solution oriented.
May 7, 2025
Had a great first session, excited to work with Bertha.
I am experienced in using this treatment method to help clients identify and change negative patterns of thought/behavior. I implement a comprehensive approach designed to help clients overcome their challenges through skill building, crisis intervention, collaboration, support networks, and medicine if necessary.