Amanda Bernard
Registered Psychotherapist · Master's (Yorkville University, 2022)
Member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Psychotherapy Provider (Registered Psychotherapist)
Credentials Verified by PM
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals ages 11 and up, offering support through a variety of life challenges. My main areas of focus include anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and trauma.
My work is grounded in a psychodynamic framework, with an emphasis on understanding how early experiences shape current patterns and relationships. I also take an eclectic and individualized approach, integrating elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, and somatic approaches to best meet each client’s unique needs.
I hold a double Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Justice Studies and Forensic Psychology from Ontario Tech University, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build insight, and move toward lasting change.
Primary Practice Location
Chasing Resilience Psychotherapy and Wellness Centre
160 Baseline Road East
Bowmanville, Ontario L1C1A2
Phone: (905) 903-4461
Website: https://www.chasingresilience.ca/ (opens in new tab)
Years of Experience
3
Certifications
Trainings:
Healing the Wounds of Trauma with Gabor Mate
DBT Workshop
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) for Attachment Trauma: Transforming Psychological
Brainspotting with David Grand, Ph.D.: The Brain-Body Based Therapy for Treating Trauma
Root-Cause Therapy – The Centre for Healing
Play Therapy
