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About Me
Meet Yael Bernstein, LCSW, PMH-C
Meet Yael Bernstein, LCSW, PMH-C
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with advanced training in maternal mental health and extensive experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s most challenging and transformative moments.
With a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), I specialize in working with people trying to conceive, navigating infertility, coping with pregnancy loss, and adjusting to the realities of postpartum life. In addition to maternal mental health, I work extensively with teens, college students, and gap-year participants facing anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship stress, and identity questions.
My approach blends warmth and professionalism, integrating tools from CBT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to meet your unique needs. Whether you're in the U.S. or Israel, therapy with me offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with greater confidence.
Services
Services
Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health
Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health
Support during the most vulnerable and meaningful moments. I work with individuals and couples navigating:
Trying to conceive and fertility challenges
Pregnancy loss and grief
Perinatal and postpartum depression or anxiety
Birth trauma
Identity shifts in new parenthood
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy
Adolescence and young adulthood can be filled with both opportunity and overwhelm. I offer therapy for:
Teens and gap year students adjusting to new environments and expectations
College-age clients navigating transitions, independence, and relationships
Individuals managing anxiety, depression, OCD, or stress
Sessions provide a space for self-exploration, emotional regulation, and building a stronger sense of self.
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy
Relationships can be a source of strength — or stress. I help couples:
Improve communication and connection
Navigate conflict and life changes
Strengthen their partnership during the transition to parenthood
Whether you're just starting out or years into your relationship, therapy can help you reconnect and grow together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is perinatal and maternal mental health?
What is perinatal and maternal mental health?
Perinatal and maternal mental health refers to the emotional well-being of individuals during the entire journey of becoming a parent — including trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. This can include challenges like fertility stress, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, postpartum anxiety or depression, and the identity shifts that often come with parenthood. With specialized training and certification (PMH-C), I offer support that’s tailored to these unique and often under-discussed experiences.
What can I expect from therapy with you?
What can I expect from therapy with you?
I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe exploring your thoughts and emotions. Sessions are tailored to your goals and may include evidence-based tools from CBT, DBT, and IFS. Together, we’ll work to understand your challenges and help you move toward greater clarity, connection, and confidence.
What types of issues do you specialize in?
What types of issues do you specialize in?
I specialize in perinatal and maternal mental health, including fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, postpartum mood disorders, and birth trauma. I also work with teens, college students, and gap year participants dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship stress.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Yes! Currently I offer in-person sessions in Raanana. I offer virtual therapy to clients as well located in NJ, NY, FL, GA, IA, and Israel.
Do you work with couples?
Do you work with couples?
Yes. I offer couples therapy for those seeking to improve communication, resolve conflict, and navigate life transitions, including the journey to parenthood.
How long are sessions and how often do we meet?
How long are sessions and how often do we meet?
Sessions are 50 minutes and typically occur weekly. We'll discuss what schedule makes sense based on your needs and goals.
Do you accept insurance?
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider. I can provide a monthly superbill (receipt) that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Please check with your plan for out-of-network mental health benefits.
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