Andrea Bernard, Ph.D.

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About

Andrea Bernard, Ph.D. (PSY 13143), a clinical psychologist in Carlsbad since 1993, specializes in EMDR-based trauma resolution and perinatal mental health from her Palomar Airport Road office near Bressi Ranch. Her EMDRIA-certified EMDR practice treats PTSD, reproductive trauma, and postpartum mood disorders, conditions where acupuncture-assisted nervous system regulation at Aviara Acupuncture & Integrative Health provides a complementary somatic pathway for clients in the Aviara corridor. Dr. Bernard graduated from the California School of Psychology in San Diego and holds Postpartum Health Alliance membership, positioning her within the region's perinatal referral network. Clinical specialties extend to bipolar disorder management, grief work, divorce adjustment, LGBTQ-affirming therapy, and culturally responsive treatment informed by Positive Psychology. That body-mind treatment philosophy aligns with the rehabilitation-focused approach at Longevity Physical Therapy in Bressi Ranch, where musculoskeletal recovery intersects with trauma-informed care. Dr. Bernard's EMDR protocol uses bilateral stimulation sets calibrated to each patient's window of tolerance, targeting trauma-encoded memory networks across both single-incident and complex developmental presentations.