Oviedo FL Mental Health Therapy
Emily Berndt, MA, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
My name is Emily Berndt and I am a Mental Health Counselor Intern in Oviedo, FL who specializes in anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, disability, and self-esteem.
I use an evidence-based, strength-based approach to help clients reach their goals and create a life they enjoy. Looking for mental health therapy in Oviedo FL? Visit my contact page to connect with me and schedule a first appointment. 🙂
Education
University of Central Florida
Master of Arts in Counselor Education
The University of Florida
Bachelor of Health Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Experience
Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida (CILNCF)
- The CILNCF is a non-profit that empowers the disability community to participate in the community more fully. I have been with the CILNCF for over six years. Learn more about the CILNCF.
- I know the value of accommodations, access, culture, and independent living in the disability community.
- I’m a proud disability advocate and always do my best to practice in a way that empowers people with disabilities.
Inclusive Education Services
- I ran group counseling with students with disabilities enrolled in Inclusive Education Services (IES) at University of Central Florida.
- We covered a broad range of topics, including boundary-setting and managing peer conflict.
- Read more about IES here.
iCan! Excel
- The iCan! Excel program is designed for children with Down Syndrome to gain executive functioning and mindfulness skills.
- I facilitated group therapy using Expressive Arts Therapy and yoga.
- This experience was pivotal for my counseling style. Expressive Arts Therapy is one of the most accessible forms of counseling for children and adolescents – I love to use it with my younger clients! 🙂
Florida Dependency Court
- I was a Guardian ad Litem during my early career, helping children and adolescents through abuse, neglect, and abandonment.
- I was a mentor and advocate, and used trauma-informed counseling techniques to help children persevere through home transitions.
Seminole County Public Schools
- I have been a School Counselor Intern in both Middle and High School settings.
- My main responsibility counseling at a High School was helping students graduate and make a plan for after graduation. I am familiar with course requirements, and school and county resources.
- I have helped students improve attendance issues, explore career options, feel more motivated, and improve their overall Grade Point Average (GPA) at both a High School and Middle School level.
Orange County Public Schools
- Using Expressive Arts Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and other group activities in a small counseling group, I have helped helped students improve their self-esteem, as evidenced by the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
Alachua County Public Schools
- I helped students with disabilities in the High School High Tech program learn organizational skills, practice study skills, and explore career options.
Affiliations
- The National Council on Independent Living
- The American Counseling Association
- Florida Counseling Association
- Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida
Affordable therapy in Oviedo FL
Now accepting new clients! 🙂
No insurance? No problem! I would love to meet with you and make a plan to work towards your goals. Click here to visit my contact page.