Currently accepting new clients in Blacksburg & Radford
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Currently accepting new clients in Blacksburg & Radford 〰️
Denise Bernardini
Resident in Counseling
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M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Radford University
Advanced degrees in music
Advanced degrees in education
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Young adult development
Parenting challenges (both single and partnered)
Caregiver support for aging parents and siblings
Transitions to assisted living or group home care
Support for aging populations
Insurance accepted: Anthem BCBS (Commercial), Aetna (Commercial - Only), Anthem Healthkeepers (Medicaid), United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid), Sentara (Medicaid).
My Approach as a Counselor
Are you struggling with anxiety, burnout, or navigating a major life transition? Do you feel like an imposter despite your accomplishments, or find it hard to manage the pressures of work, school, caregiving or growing older? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone. I help people reconnect with their inner resilience. As an in-residence-counselor with a background in higher education and clinical mental health, I bring experience supporting individuals through major life and identity transitions. I have presented internationally on the intersections of anxiety, imposter syndrome, and performance.
My Specialties Include: Performance Anxiety & Imposter Syndrome – athletes, artists, musicians, students, and professionals. Mindfulness – Not meditation, work on present awareness, and reflection to manage anxiety and foster self-trust. Grief & death – Loss, aging, retirement, or relocation to assisted living, caregivers.
As someone deeply committed to helping individuals navigate life's stressors, I appreciate the courage it takes to seek help. My approach is built on empathy and understanding, recognizing that each person’s situation is unique. I am here not just to listen but to actively support you in crafting a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Helpful Resources I Often Share: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
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Stacey Testerman Bolt, LPC #0701008655
Phone: (540) 516-3043
Email: stacey@thecalmed.comhttps://dhp.virginiainteractive.org/Lookup/Detail/0701008655