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I’m Katie Bernard, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing anxiety therapy and CBT-I for insomnia to adults in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, and surrounding communities. I offer limited in-person sessions in Lakewood Ranch as well as secure online therapy throughout Florida.
My primary specialties are chronic insomnia, sleep anxiety, persistent worry, overthinking, panic, perfectionism, and the cycle that can develop when anxiety and poor sleep reinforce one another.
Anxiety can show up as persistent worry, racing thoughts, panic, physical tension, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, or difficulty tolerating uncertainty. My approach is practical and evidence-based, drawing from CBT, ACT, exposure-based strategies, and other methods based on each client’s needs.
CBT-I is a structured treatment for chronic insomnia that goes beyond basic sleep hygiene. It addresses sleep patterns, time spent awake in bed, anxiety about sleep, and behaviors that may unintentionally keep insomnia going.
Who I Commonly Help
Adults who cannot fall asleep or stay asleep
Those who feel tired but mentally "wired"
Adults who worry about sleep and dread bedtime
Overthinkers who struggle to quiet their minds
People dealing with panic, persistent anxiety, or perfectionism
Those stuck in a cycle of anxiety and poor sleep
Local & Online Therapy Options
Limited in-person sessions are available near University Parkway and I-75, making is a convenient location for those living in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Bradenton.
Sarasota | Lakewood Ranch Location
9040 Town Center Parkway
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Sessions by appointment
Walk-in services not provided
Online therapy offers a convenient option for anxiety and insomnia therapy from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Online therapy allows Bernard Counseling to see clients anywhere in Florida.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in both insomnia and anxiety, which is particularly useful when worry, hyperarousal, perfectionism, or fear about sleep are contributing to the problem.
I have specialized training in CBT-I, the gold standard treatment for Insomnia. I have local options for clients living in the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch area and online options for adults throughout Florida. My style is warm, direct, and practical, with an emphasis on understanding what keeps the problem going and making changes that are realistic in daily life.
FAQ
Do you offer in-person therapy in Sarasota?
Do you provide online therapy in Florida?
Can you treat insomnia and anxiety together?
Yes. Anxiety and insomnia frequently reinforce one another, and treatment can address both the sleep patterns maintaining insomnia and the broader anxiety patterns affecting sleep.
Do I need to live in Sarasota to work with you?
No. Florida residents can receive online therapy regardless of where they live in the state.
Do you accept insurance?
I accept a variety of major insurance plans, can offer out of network superbills, and offer private pay rates. You can read more about rates and insurance HERE.
