About Bertha

Bertha Taillefer is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, ADHD, grief, anger, and family-related concerns. She aims to listen carefully and treat each person with respect and compassion.

Bertha shapes conversations and plans to fit each person's unique needs. She focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. Sessions move at a pace set by the client and include clear goals and check-ins.

Background and approach

Her background includes two decades of direct clinical work in community and outpatient settings. That experience has shaped a straightforward style: calm, steady, and goal-oriented. She draws on many evidence-based methods to help people manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.

People meet with Bertha to sort through overwhelming feelings, reduce daily stress, or build better ways to handle anger and grief. Those who have ADHD often get support with organizing routines, prioritizing tasks, and managing focus-related frustrations. She believes starting therapy is a brave step and aims to make the first sessions simple and clear.

New clients complete a short intake to help match goals, then schedule sessions that fit their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Bertha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful habits and building practical skills. One common approach helps people identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel anxiety and stress; it includes clear steps and at-home practice to test new ways of coping. Another approach focuses on emotional regulation and problem solving for anger and grief, teaching simple strategies to notice feelings, respond less reactively, and handle difficult situations more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let people talk face to face when travel is hard. Phone sessions can be a quicker check-in and work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients send notes between sessions, get brief support, or use shorter check-ins during busy days. These options help fit therapy into real schedules while keeping focus on clear goals and useful skills.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Bertha address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, ADHD, grief, anger, and family-related issues. The work focuses on practical coping and problem solving.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is calm, steady, and goal-focused. She tailors conversation and plans to meet each person’s needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs a straightforward, practical approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a New York LCSW-R credential and practices in New York. That credential is presented as supplied.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted for remote work.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The intake helps set goals for early sessions.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Also listed

  • ADHD
  • Anger management
Experience
20 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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