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Bernina Alagic

Therapist blending practical skills and compassionate care

LPC Texas

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Bosnian
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About Bernina

Bernina Alagic is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD, and she adapts conversation and treatment plans to each person’s situation.

Background and approach

Her approach is grounded in evidence-informed methods and a respectful, compassionate style that aims to meet clients where they are. Bernina draws from several therapeutic approaches to create tailored care, including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and attachment-based perspectives.

She also addresses a wide range of related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues, communication and control problems, codependency, body image, chronic pain and illness, and the emotional effects of divorce and separation. Sessions can be conducted in English or Bosnian, and she accepts international clients.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies to support meaningful change over time.

Practical approaches and flexible online care

Bernina frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing concrete strategies to change behaviors and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when relational patterns and early attachment issues are central concerns, offering a lens to understand how past relationships influence present connections and emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds and new needs arise.

Online therapy with Bernina is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide accessibility and convenience. These formats allow for scheduling flexibility and make it easier to maintain consistent sessions while balancing work, family, or other commitments, helping clients integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and ADHD, along with related topics like attachment problems, codependency, and communication challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s needs using collaborative, practical techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience providing mental health support in clinical settings.
What credentials and location details are available?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas; licence details are TX LPC 80963.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English and Bosnian, and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Bosnian