- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practice
- Attachment focus
About Bernina
Bernina Alagic is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. Sessions are offered in English and Bosnian and she accepts international clients.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness to address daily symptoms and uncomfortable thoughts. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current behavior.
In the room she focuses on small, usable steps. That might mean practicing a short skill, trying a new behavior between sessions, or testing a different thought to see what changes. She pays attention to how stress and past hurts influence present choices, including issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, or avoidant patterns.
Bernina also works with concerns connected to physical health and caregiving, such as chronic pain, illness, or caregiver stress. She addresses relational topics like communication problems, commitment worries, codependency, and divorce or separation related stresses.
Clients can expect clear explanations of techniques and a plan that emphasizes what to try next. The first appointment begins with a focused conversation about current goals and immediate priorities, then moves toward practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing values-guided action. It helps when worry or fear get in the way of doing what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and practical behavior experiments to reduce anxious reactions and test beliefs. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to lower immediate distress and increase present-moment control.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which approaches fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting methods as progress is seen and needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. It also makes regular practice and homework easier to integrate into everyday routines. Ask about language options and how appointments are scheduled when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Bosnian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, ADHD, and related topics such as attachment problems and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and direct, using short exercises, skill practice, and clear steps to address symptoms and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bosnian.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted; check any regional requirements before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.