Markyse Bernadin, LCSW

Markyse Bernadin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who blends empathy with practical, goal-focused support. She meets clients where they are by offering messaging, phone, and video sessions, and she emphasizes a realistic, results-oriented approach that helps people build brighter, more manageable lives. Markyse encourages clients to recognize their own strengths and capacity for change - she frames the work as a partnership that helps each person uncover and express what matters most to them.

She creates a space grounded in empathy and unconditional positive regard, aimed at minimizing or resolving the stressors and concerns clients bring to therapy. Her style honors each person as the expert on their own life while guiding them toward tangible steps and outcomes. Markyse often integrates evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance to address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, and self-esteem challenges.

Born and raised in South Florida, she earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Barry University and is currently pursuing a PhD in social work. Outside of her clinical work and academics she enjoys gardening, traveling, listening to music, and learning to play the ukulele. Music plays a meaningful role in her life and may be used as a therapeutic tool when appropriate.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Markyse uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring life purpose, and navigating relationship or family challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress through experiments and skill practice. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - skills that are useful for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Markyse works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Markyse offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals in ways that suit individual routines and communication styles.