Bertha Taillefer

Bertha Taillefer is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 20 years of practice. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, ADHD, grief, family conflict, and anger. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth, and she focuses on meeting each person where they are.

Bertha adapts conversations and plans to fit what each person needs. She aims to listen carefully and respond with sensitivity and compassion. Sessions are practical and focused on what will make daily life easier.

She works with people who are coping with loss and grief, guiding them through steady steps rather than quick fixes. For anger and stress, she emphasizes clear strategies that can be used in the moment and practiced between meetings. For ADHD and anxiety, she helps people find manageable routines and realistic goals.

Bertha values collaboration. She creates a plan together with the person in front of her, adjusting as progress is made. Small changes and consistent effort are central to how she helps people move forward.

Starting therapy can feel hard, and she acknowledges that first step. The focus is on practical tools, respectful listening, and plans that fit everyday life. She works to make the process understandable and accessible.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Bertha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and routine changes. For example, behavioral strategies break down tasks into small steps and help build steadier routines, which is useful for ADHD and managing day-to-day stress. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach ways to test and shift those thoughts, which often reduces anxiety and reactivity.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a shared process. Bertha will talk with the person about what feels most useful, try approaches that match the goals, and adjust over time so the work fits daily life and preferences.

For practical matters, confirm available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone continue care if they move or travel internationally. Overall, the aim is to make therapy manageable and usable in everyday life.