Dr. Bernadine Knittel

Dr. Bernadine Knittel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado (CO LPC LPC.0017316) who brings decades of experience working with adolescents and young adults. A Colorado native, she earned a Master’s Degree in School Counseling and a PhD in Education and Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University.

Much of Dr. Knittel’s clinical background comes from her work as a high school counselor, where she supported students’ academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary planning. Her experience also includes supporting middle school students in the school setting. In addition to clinical work, she serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado, teaching a variety of courses and supervising students in both school and clinical placements.

Dr. Knittel is a retired educator with 30 years in the field and maintains a part-time role as an adjunct professor while offering counseling services. She has 27 years of experience providing therapy and approaches the counseling relationship as a partnership, listening to clients’ stories and helping set meaningful, achievable goals.

Her therapeutic style is grounded in compassion, empathy, and sensitivity, and she integrates multiple evidence-informed approaches including Solution Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Brief Therapy. Dr. Knittel looks forward to supporting clients as they work through obstacles and pursue a productive, meaningful life.