About Bernie
Bernie Eckhouse is a licensed mental health counselor helping people in New York who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He works with people facing trauma-related issues and those struggling with relationship and communication problems. Bernie brings three years of clinical experience to his practice as an LMHC.
He uses a compassionate, collaborative style in sessions. Bernie aims to build a steady working relationship where clients can talk through what feels hard.
Background and approach
He focuses on small, practical steps clients can try between meetings to reduce overwhelm and manage panic symptoms. Bernie helps people who feel isolated or who have trouble connecting with others. He listens for patterns in how emotions and behavior interact, then helps clients try new ways of responding.
That can include practicing communication skills or learning short exercises to calm intense moments. When trauma or past hurts come up, he takes a paced approach that follows the client’s lead. He supports people in naming painful memories, grounding in the present, and choosing coping skills that fit their life.
Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals. Bernie offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. He speaks English and practices in New York as an LMHC.
People interested in starting can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Bernie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use day to day. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches breathing and grounding exercises, thought-checking, and short behavioral experiments to reduce panic and anxiety. These techniques are practical and easy to try between sessions to help with immediate distress. Another helpful approach is interpersonal skills practice, which focuses on communication strategies and handling difficult conversations. This work helps people reduce isolation and improve relationships by rehearsing clear, direct ways to express needs and set boundaries. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Bernie partners with each person to identify goals and then adjusts methods to fit those goals and preferences. He checks in about what is helping and what needs to change, so the plan evolves over time. Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and more conversational work, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, homework support, or days when typing feels more comfortable than talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity when life gets complicated.Questions people ask
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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