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Marie-Pierre Sernatinger, LCPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Marie-Pierre is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Marie-Pierre. View 28 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois

Recent reviews

Good listener with great advice, I look forward to our weekly appointments.

Reviewed September 2024

She always makes me feel comfortable and understood.

Reviewed June 2024

More about Marie-Pierre

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCPC

Hello! my name is Marie-Pierre. I’m a native of France. I am bilingual but I have lived my entire adult life in the US. I have also raised a family here and have adult children.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a Minor in Women’s Studies, and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois since 2003.

Before starting Private Practice, I worked for many years in programs for Chronically Mentally Ill, Chemically Dependent or Dually Diagnosed individuals. These were adults and young adults, men and women both, who, typically, struggled with many other issues as well: chaotic lifestyle or upbringing, traumatic experiences, and often significant health and/or legal problems.

No one needs to reach such extremes before seeking help. Pain and suffering come in different forms and degrees, but all are worthy of attention.

In my private practice I have been seeing clients for issues such as relationships, family, parenting, work, and stages of life (from the newly graduated to the soon to retire...) Anxiety and depression are often present, as may be AOD use. Whether you feel overburdened, isolated, face difficult decisions, or lack support — There is no need to go it alone.

I am Client-Centered in orientation: Establishing a climate in which you feel comfortable and safe, and where trust can develop, is essential to me. But depending on the issues we’re dealing with, I am likely to use a variety of approaches, whether cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, or perhaps insight-oriented, to help you some resolution.

You are in charge: At a concert, if you were the conductor, holding the baton, and I the instrument, I would follow your lead attentively to help express the music — as many variations are possible. Likewise, in therapy, it is crucial that I attend to you with care and mindfulness. I may be mirror, validator, support, resource... But the course is yours to mark.

Would you tell me no what's going on in your life? Should we get started? Let me accompany you a bit... I would be honored to work with you!

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Licenses

Marie-Pierre Sernatinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568489201.

  • LCPC · Illinois · 180005253 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Marie-Pierre Sernatinger

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

28 reviews

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Good listener with great advice, I look forward to our weekly appointments.

Reviewed September 2024

She always makes me feel comfortable and understood.

Reviewed June 2024

I really feel like Marie listens to me and meets me where I am with building coping mechanisms to manage my grief.

Reviewed March 2023

MP, has given me ideas and exercises to help me cope with everyday life, while dealing with traumas I've had bottled up for a long time. With that I appreciate her listening to me and giving me perspectives. Helping me find good qualities and to utilize them.

Reviewed March 2023

MP is the kind of therapist I should of had my first time using betterhelp. She constantly challenges me to do better and has me re-evaluate how I handle my thoughts and situations. Not just that but pay attention to the type of environment I'm in and how I can adapt and improve. It's those things I overlooked and doing less overthinking.

Reviewed November 2022

Dr Marie is the best. She listens with her heart and expertise, which is so helpful

Reviewed August 2022

I love my therapist

Reviewed July 2022

Ms MP has shown continuous support and understanding for me. She’s very articulate with her observations and helped me understand myself while I explained my childhood

Reviewed May 2022

Marie-Pierre was amazing! I loved my sessions with her and feel happier and healthier after them. Would definitely recommend her to someone else

Reviewed May 2022

So far so good! I have only had two sessions but I’m looking forward to our next conversation

Reviewed April 2022

MP has a lovely, professional manner and has been responsive and thoughtful to my needs. She has helped me navigate a very difficult season of loss, and continues to aid me in unravelling the complexities of grief.

Reviewed December 2021

Marie-Pierre has provided the most accommodating therapy I have ever had. Her engagement and consideration has helped me immensely with being open to the process

Reviewed November 2021

Marie has been a wonderful help to me and in just a short amount of time has helped me turn certain negative things in my life towards the positive. 10/10 would recommend!

Reviewed November 2021

I found Marie-Pierre to be knowledgeable, friendly, and an effective communicator. I enjoyed speaking with her, found our time helpful, and look forward to speaking with her again.

Reviewed September 2021

Ms. Pierre is a such a helpful counselor. She’s gentle, attentive, and understanding. She makes me feel comfortable and I feel that she truly cares about helping me through my struggles and provides helpful support and resources as I need them. I leave each session feeling lighter— I would definitely recommend her as a counselor!

Reviewed September 2021

Marie-Pierre is a wonderful counselor and listener who has given me great support during a difficult time. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed August 2021

Excellent counselor!!

Reviewed April 2021

Marie has been a wonderful counselor, and though I may not always understand the moods I'm going through, she has always been patient and kind with me in figuring them out. She never dismisses my concerns, no matter how small and seemingly irrational. She's been such a pleasure to work with, and I'm so happy BetterHelp connected me to her!

Reviewed January 2021

As a first timer in therapy, I’m I so happy and so lucky to have Marie-Pierre Sernatinger as my therapist. She makes me feel very comfortable to express my thoughts and feelings. Talking to her has helped me through this quarantine, and with my relationship with my family and boyfriend. I’m so happy I final went to therapy and so lucky she has been helping me.

Reviewed January 2021

I signed up for better help to get some support and was immediately matched with Marie-Pierre! She is so wonderful! She listens to me even through my tears and offers the best advice and solutions to my problems. She even helped me plan a virtual baby shower when I was overwhelmed and stressed. I can’t recommend her enough!

Reviewed December 2020

I have had therapist before. Because of my troubles with memory, I missed a few appointments and they dropped me. I thought I was never going to get better. But then I found Marie-Pierre Sernatinger on Betterhelp. And it's great because I can just reach out whenever I feel the need to talk or be heard. Best experience I have had as of late.

Reviewed November 2020

Marie is a super kind and comforting listener

Reviewed November 2020

Although I have only spoken with Ms. P a few times I can tell she is listening and understanding my concerns with the current climate and how it affects me personally. Looking forward to more sessions and discussions.

Reviewed July 2020

M-P is amazing. I am so happy to have someone that clicks and I can talk to. She replies with great tools. I have already recommend Betterhelp to a few people. Thank you! :)

Reviewed July 2020

I was a bit skeptical of how BetterHelp may be after having in person therapists a few times in the past. So far Marie-Pierre has gone above and beyond with answering questions and responding well with empathy. Also giving a good amount of insights and sending worksheets to help give better perspective to whatever we may be discussing. A lot of people may think "ew worksheets, sounds like homework", but really it's a way to better engage with your internal dialogue, the things you tell yourself and the way you may view situations. The worksheets are like guidelines that help organize your thoughts and perceptions and I've really appreciated them as well as MP's added guidance and advice on top.

Reviewed July 2020

So far I have felt very listened to and her feedback has been highly supported.

Reviewed July 2020

Marie has been amazing from the start. She listened to everything that I said without judgement. She offers many techniques and coping mechanisms for my problems. I don’t think I could have been matched with someone better!!

Reviewed May 2020

I felt a relief after my first conversation with her. She listened but also tried to understand. She had good advice from scientific studies to share with me afterward. I feel that I was well matched. Thank you.

Reviewed May 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Marie-Pierre Sernatinger offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Marie-Pierre Sernatinger works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Marie-Pierre Sernatinger speak?

Marie-Pierre Sernatinger speaks English.

How many years of experience does Marie-Pierre Sernatinger have?

Marie-Pierre Sernatinger has 15 years of experience.

Where is Marie-Pierre Sernatinger licensed to practice?

Marie-Pierre Sernatinger is licensed to practice in Illinois.

Does Marie-Pierre Sernatinger accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Marie-Pierre Sernatinger does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Marie-Pierre Sernatinger?

Marie-Pierre Sernatinger can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Marie-Pierre Sernatinger?

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