Dr. Bernadine Knittel, LPC

Dr. Bernadine Knittel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado who brings a long history of work in school and clinical settings to her counseling practice. She trained at Colorado State University, earning a Master’s Degree in School Counseling and a PhD in Education and Human Resource Studies, and she continues to teach and supervise as a part-time adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado.

Her counseling experience is rooted in roles supporting middle and high school students, where she guided learners through academic planning, social and emotional challenges, and post-secondary transitions. That background informs a practical, developmentally aware approach when working with adolescents and young adults as well as adults facing life transitions. In addition to school counseling, she has supervised students in both school and clinical environments, blending classroom instruction with hands-on guidance.

Dr. Knittel describes the therapeutic relationship as a partnership focused on the client’s story and goals. She emphasizes setting meaningful, achievable objectives and offers steady support while clients work through obstacles that limit their ability to move forward. Her manner is grounded in compassion, empathy, and sensitivity, and she integrates several evidence-informed methods into her work, including solution-focused strategies, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and brief therapy.

As an educator and clinician, she aims to help people identify practical steps toward growth, resilience, and a more productive, meaningful life.