Dr. Bernadine Knittel, LPC

Dr. Bernadine Knittel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado who brings decades of experience in school and higher education settings. 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, and she holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

Much of her clinical background comes from working directly with adolescents as a high school counselor, where she supported students with academic planning, social and emotional concerns, and post-secondary preparation. Her experience also includes time working with middle school students, providing continuity across key developmental stages.

In addition to her counseling roles, Dr. Knittel serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Northern Colorado. In that capacity she teaches a range of courses and supervises students in both school and clinical practicum settings, maintaining an active connection to training the next generation of counselors even after a long career in education. She describes herself as a retired educator with 30 years in the field while continuing part-time academic work.

Dr. Knittel emphasizes a collaborative approach to counseling, partnering with clients to understand their stories and to set meaningful, achievable goals. She offers support through the process of identifying and addressing barriers to where a person wants to be, and she approaches the therapeutic relationship with compassion, empathy, and sensitivity. Her practice incorporates a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Solution-Focused work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Brief Therapy, adapting methods to fit each client’s needs.

She welcomes the opportunity to work jointly with individuals who are ready to take steps toward personal growth and a more purposeful, productive life.