Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- ADHD
How Bertha works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Bertha
Bertha Taillefer is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, ADHD, grief, family conflict, and anger. Bertha aims to meet each person where they are and build a plan that fits their needs.
She approaches sessions with respect and sensitivity. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the client, and she adjusts pace and topics to match each person's situation.
Background and approach
The focus is on practical steps people can use between sessions to reduce tension and manage strong feelings. Bertha draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. That means she uses methods that focus on clear goals, skill-building, and tracking progress over time.
She explains options simply and helps clients choose what feels right for them. Her style is direct but compassionate. She listens for patterns that keep problems cycling and then helps people try new ways of responding.
Many clients come for help setting boundaries, calming anger, handling grief, or managing attention and focus challenges. Bertha encourages small, steady changes rather than quick fixes. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and works with each person to make the process manageable and clear.
What Bertha works with
Everything Bertha lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Bertha's practice.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Bertha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical skills. One common approach helps people learn specific coping skills to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. Another approach emphasizes building routines and strategies to improve attention and organization for those with ADHD. Each method is explained in simple terms and tied to everyday problems people face.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Bertha works with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their life, and adjust plans when something is not working. She helps people weigh options and sets short-term steps that make progress visible and manageable.
Online therapy makes working with her flexible and accessible. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat or text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or follow-up between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep steady momentum toward goals.
Questions people ask about Bertha
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, family conflict, and anger management.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and compassionate, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and adapting the pace to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in the field.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCSW-R and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.