
Owner, Eranos Counseling
Greater Philadelphia Area

Owner, Eranos Counseling
Greater Philadelphia Area
Dr. George Bernato is a respected member of Philadelphia’s mental health community. He has received credentials from some of America’s greatest institutions, proving an asset to the mental health community. In 1981, he earned a Master of Education in Counseling, and continued on to complete his Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology in 1986. To complement these degrees, Dr. Bernato has also completed advanced training at the Albert Ellis Institute (formerly the Institute of Rational Emotive Therapy), post-doctorate work in Jungian analysis at the C.G. Jung Institutes of Minneapolis and Philadelphia, along with modern psychoanalytic training from the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis.
Eranos Counseling is Dr Bernato's private practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here, he works to offer a creative and compassionate treatment combining Jungian talk therapy with other modern modes such as Sandplay and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), assisting adults with personal issues such as post-traumatic stress, addiction, and relationship problems that can lead to increased stress and hostility at home and work. Eranos counseling provides a safe and comfortable environment in which adults can discuss their feelings at their own pace without being judged or criticized.
Dr Bernato has 20 plus years of experience and training, holding memberships in the American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association, the National Association for Advancement of Psychoanalysis, the American Psychotherapy Association, and the Pennsylvania Counseling Association. He is an American Psychotherapy Association Board Certified Professional Counselor. In addition, he has been recognized for his expertise with referrals from Psychology Today and his induction into the National Distinguished Service Registry in January of 1990.
Dr. George Bernato's expertise lies in treating adults as individuals, groups or couples. He also has experience treating adults who have suffered from sexual or domestic abuse.
Dr. Bernato has worked closely with victims of post-traumatic stress disorders. In addition, he has a keen sensitivity to the creative temperament of people in the arts and the entertainment field.
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
1981 — Present (28 years )
Dr. George Bernato’s practice, Eranos Counseling, is located in the historic district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At Eranos, Dr. Bernato focuses his treatments on a Jungian combination of traditional talk therapy and other modern modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Sandplay. He strives to offer a compassionate and creative approach to psychotherapy, tackling destructive, yet common adult depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Furthermore, Dr. Bernato works closely with adults who have struggled independently with mental illness in pursuit of the treatment they need and deserve.
Dr. Bernato truly enjoys the pursuit of education. He is also a dedicated member of his Philadelphia community.
Dr. George Bernato is currently a participating member of the American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association, the National Association for Advancement of Psychoanalysis, the American Psychotherapy Association, and the Pennsylvania Counseling Association.
Dr. George Bernato has been recognized with his induction to the National Distinguished Service Registry, and certification by the National Board for Certified Counselors.