- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Bernina
Bernina Alagic is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and ADHD, helping people facing uncertainty about what comes next in work, relationships, or health.
Her background includes a range of concerns related to attachment and relationship patterns. She works with issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, communication breakdowns, commitment questions, and codependency. She also addresses body image, guilt and shame, and the emotional sides of chronic pain, illness, and disability.
In sessions she uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Conversations tend to focus on identifying patterns that keep people stuck, testing small changes, and building everyday habits that align with values and goals.
Her style is practical and conversational. She will listen to current struggles and then suggest steps to try between sessions. Sessions can include short experiments, thought tracking, grounding practices, and work on communication skills for strained relationships.
Bernina speaks English and Bosnian and works with clients in Texas while accepting international clients as well. To begin, people are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so she can understand priorities and plan next steps.
Approach and how online sessions are used
Bernina uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and to practice small actions that align with those values. ACT often involves noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and committing to steps that move life forward.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns show up today. This work focuses on how expectations and reactions in close relationships affect trust, communication, and closeness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will help identify which practices suit your needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying ACT techniques for values-driven action or using attachment work to shift recurring relationship patterns.
If you prefer online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Ask about options that fit your schedule and day-to-day life so therapy can be easier to attend. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter environment when needed, while still focusing on practical exercises, thought tracking, and communication practice.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Bosnian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and ADHD. Additional work includes attachment problems, codependency, body image, and chronic illness-related emotional strain.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach blends ACT, CBT, mindfulness, attachment work, and client-centered conversations. She looks for patterns that keep people stuck and suggests small experiments to test different ways of responding.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has nine years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and methods.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Bosnian.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm any cross-border details during the intake process to ensure compatibility with your location.
How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held.
How are fees handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.