Buffy has become a pillar in my life. My friends and family have all heard me mention her in small and big ways. I’ve been working with her as my therapist and life coach for a little over five years and the gems that I’ve gained from her being a voice of reason or sometimes just hearing me out while we come up with methods and strategies for my journey have been invaluable to me. I’ve recommended her to very close people and even to strangers that I’ve sparked conversations with whom I feel she would be a beacon of light in their lives. She’s certainly been that for me and I’m just grateful that our paths crossed. You’re blessed if you and her get to connect.  
- Nick C.

Working with Buffy has been nothing short of transformational. She's an incredible therapist and coach who has helped me break through old patterns and reframe my mindset in ways that have truly shifted my behavior and outlook on life. I feel so blessed to have found her—she not only aligns with my spiritual values, but she also brings in her spirit guides/intuitive abilities, which have guided me in ways that logic alone never could. Her insight consistently blows me away. If you're ready to do the real work and step into your highest self, she's the one you want by your side.
- Kim K.

Working with Buffy Bernhardt has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life.  Buffy embodies the wisdom of a therapist, the practicality of a coach, and the intuition of a spiritual advisor.  Her approach is empathetic, and profoundly effective. Through thoughtful guidance, clear reasoning, and genuine insight, she has helped me navigate devastating trauma and emerge stronger, inspired, and more fully myself. Her unique ability to blend structured work (like journaling and reflective homework) with deeply spiritual counsel — without ever feeling abstract or disconnected — sets her apart. Buffy offers wisdom that feels both anchored and expansive. I am endlessly grateful for her guidance and recommend her with my whole heart.

“When I started working with Buffy, I felt completely lost—emotionally, spiritually, and in my sense of self. I had been carrying old patterns, pain, and questions I couldn’t quite name, and I didn’t know how to move forward. From our very first session, the work was transformative in real, tangible ways. Her presence is both grounding and expansive—equal parts therapist, coach, and intuitive guide—and she has this rare way of gently calling you back to yourself.Buffy’s connection to guides brought through messages that deeply resonated with what I already knew in my spirit, but hadn’t yet been able to fully trust or voice. Her intuitive insight, paired with her practical, real-world support, helped me reconnect to my own knowing with clarity and confidence.What’s different now? I don’t feel lost anymore. I don’t feel like I have to go back and fix or re-live the past. I feel safe in my story, confident in my path, and equipped with tools and awareness that truly help me move forward. I’m no longer searching for myself—I feel rooted, capable, and whole.Buffy is more than a practitioner—she’s soul family. A true healer who holds space for both your humanness and your evolution. And if you’ve found your way to her, trust that it’s not by accident. Whether you’re deeply spiritual or not at all ‘woo-woo’, her work meets you right where you are and gently guides you forward.”
- Scarlett E.

Working with Buffy has genuinely been life-changing for me during a really critical time in my life. After getting a severe chronic physical health diagnosis and suffering from an extremely out of sync work-life balance, Buffy's skill as a therapist and a coach has helped me identify tools and tactics to feel more empowered and navigate these huge life changes far more easily and healthily than I would have other wise. She's also always there to celebrate the wins - big or small - and takes such a genuine interest in my growth and healing as a holistic person. In Buffy I have found not only a therapist and mentor, but also a friend. I highly recommend her services for whatever sort of guidance you may need in your life right now.  
- Meredith S.

I’ve been working with Buffy since 2020, and the transformation I’ve experienced over these five years has been truly profound. I like to think of her as a spiritual guide, gently shepherding us toward our highest, most authentic selves. Thanks to the tools, wisdom, and deep support she’s shared with me, I’ve made quantum leaps in my personal healing and in building my business. Her ability to deeply listen (not just to you, but also to the guidance she receives) is part of what makes her work so unique and powerful. Through her connection to divine guidance, I’ve deepened my connection to both my ancestors and my own spirit. Buffy helped shift my consciousness to one of abundance, allowing me to shine my own light and positively shift my lineage's future. She has been a steady light through my most challenging times, and I am forever grateful. If you are seeking a coach and healing guide to walk with you on your journey home to yourself, I cannot recommend Buffy enough!
- Ngan Q.

I have been working on and off with Buffy for about 15 years.  I emphasize "on and off", as she is great with providing me with the tools necessary to navigate life, and then letting me go on my own, using those tools as needed.  It's helpful, however, to know that she is there when I need her, in the event that I am thrown off balance and need a reset. She has been able to help me get to the very bottom of issues, give me a new outlook on these issues, come up with action items to address these issues, and then will hold me accountable to enforce those action items.  This is a system that is very successful, as it produces clear results. I am grateful that our paths have crossed. She has enabled me to be more confident and comfortable with the person I am destined to be.  My higher self is very happy.
- Christy D. B.

Buffy is a gentle and gifted teacher and healer. I have personally worked with her and referred many clients to her over the years. Her guidance through positive and challenging moments on the self growth journey have been powerful and transformative. In working directly with her, she has helped me change the way I approach life and myself, and has taught me to put my past behind me, so that I can move forward in a joyful, positive way. My life has been totally transformed since working with "THE AWAKENED HEART SYSTEM". 
- A.B. International Doula

Although our sessions have been on Facetime, Buffy's warm and loving manner makes me feel like I am being welcomed into her presence in person. Although I have been to many therapists and personal coaches, I have never experienced such radical healing and life change in such a short amount of time. Buffy has the rare gift of an expansive plethora of techniques and knowledge, making the sessions rich in growth and healing. I will be forever grateful, as she has helped change my life forever.
- M.I.

Upon working with Buffy, we clicked from the minute we met each other. Her warmth, insight and expertise were so evident each session. With "THE AWAKENED HEART SYSTEM", Buffy used numerous interventions and methods to help me find order, peace of mind and heal clinical depression. She also helped me build a support system. She helped me find myself once again, to live a depression free life, one of empowerment and balance. I will be forever grateful to her for helping me totally transform my life.
- A.F.

The Skype sessions with Buffy and "THE AWAKENED HEART SYSTEM", was truly a life-changing and transformational experience. I learned how to heal my anger and negative emotions, and stay calm and non-reactive in many of life’s storms. She taught me how to become a true observer, make positive choices, which enabled me to heal my life and relationships. I have learned to recognize old wounds and patterns from my past and move onto to create a beautiful, harmonious life. I have been given powerful tools that have changed my life forever.
- G.M.