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Darren Bernal

Psychologist
Last Updated 30+ days ago

If you are considering therapy, somewhere inside of you there is hope. Perhaps this is a faint hope that life could be better, to figure out how to respond to a loss, or maybe just to get a break from suffering. Many things probably contributed to where you are today. To work on multipart problems, I use a multipart approach to reconnect you with the things that help you such as nature, nutrition, physical activity, and the embers of hope inside you. Together, we can find a way to adapt to the loss of who you were, the life you had, or the people you loved and counted on.
It's important to me that you have clarity about the work we do. My approach is grounded in acceptance, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and strengths-based approaches, but the key component is to find what works for you. This approach of accepting and adapting is well suited to people accustomed to finding solutions but right now are struggling.


Specialties

Anxiety Athletic Performance College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Grief and Loss Housing Insecurity Immigration Stress Life Transitions Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Health Sexuality Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Darren Bernal is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Oscar Oxford UnitedHealthcare

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Rates

First session --
Ongoing sessions $165
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

33 Coxe Avenue
#2043
Asheville, NC 28801
(786) 244-2084
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday --
Tuesday --
Wednesday --
Thursday --
Friday 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Career Counseling Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Eclectic Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Multicultural Sports Psychology Strength-Based

Modalities

Couples Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

Athletes First-Gen Immigrants International Kink / BDSM People of Color Polyamorous Undocumented Veganism

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 8
  • License(s): FL-PY10479

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Black or African American, Mixed Race
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Man