Online Anxiety Therapy for Women in California
Evidence-based CBT & DBT therapy for high-achieving women across California — from the Bay Area to LA and everywhere in between. Aetna and Carelon Behavioral Health in-network. Private pay with superbills available.
Evidence-based therapy designed for high-achieving women
Stanford-Trained PsyD
Dr. Bercuson trained at the PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium — one of the most rigorous clinical psychology programs in the country, right here in California.
19+ Years of Experience
Nearly two decades of clinical experience working with high-achieving women navigating anxiety, perfectionism, career stress, and life transitions.
CBT & DBT Specialist
Evidence-based approaches with strong research support. CBT produces large effect sizes (g > 0.80) for anxiety disorders, and DBT builds practical skills for emotional regulation.
Aetna & Carelon In-Network
In-network with both Aetna and Carelon Behavioral Health in California — making quality therapy more accessible. Private pay and superbills also available.
Designed for Busy Schedules
Teletherapy from your home or office — no Bay Area traffic, no LA parking. Morning sessions available starting at 7:30 AM Pacific.
Understands California Women
The pressure to perform in competitive industries, the cost of living stress, the expectation to have it all together — she gets it because she trained and practiced here.
Women I work with in California
You're accomplished, capable, and holding it together — but the internal cost is getting harder to ignore.
High-Functioning Anxiety
You look successful on the outside, but inside you're running on worry and adrenaline. You can't turn your brain off and you're exhausted from performing.
Perfectionism
Nothing you do feels good enough. You over-prepare, over-analyze, and still lie awake replaying what you could have done better.
Career Stress & Burnout
You've worked hard to get where you are, but the pressure is unsustainable. You're questioning whether this is really what you want.
Life Transitions
A move, a new role, a relationship shift, becoming a parent — change is supposed to be exciting, but it's triggering anxiety you didn't expect.
Overwhelm & Mental Load
You're managing everyone's schedules, emotions, and needs — often without acknowledgment. The invisible labor is real, and it's taking a toll.
Relationship Anxiety
You overthink conversations, replay conflicts, and struggle to feel secure — even when things are objectively fine.
Insurance & Fees in California
Aetna
Copay Only
In-network provider. Pay only your copay or coinsurance.
Carelon Behavioral Health
Copay Only
In-network in California. Pay only your copay or coinsurance.
Private Pay
$200/session
$225 intake. Superbills provided. HSA/FSA accepted.
Serving women throughout California
Teletherapy means I can see you anywhere in California — no commute, no traffic, no waiting rooms.
And every city and town in between. If you're in California, I can see you.
Therapy from anywhere in California
Schedule
Book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit.
Connect
Sessions happen via secure, HIPAA-compliant video — from your home, office, or anywhere private.
Transform
Build practical skills with CBT & DBT to manage anxiety, set boundaries, and reclaim your wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Dr. Bercuson is in-network with both Aetna and Carelon Behavioral Health for California clients. If you have either plan, you pay only your copay or coinsurance. For clients with other insurance, she provides monthly superbills for out-of-network reimbursement — many PPO plans reimburse 50–80% after the deductible. Private pay and HSA/FSA are also accepted.
Online therapy with Dr. Bercuson is delivered via secure, HIPAA-compliant video from the comfort of your home, office, or anywhere private in California. Sessions are 50 minutes and use the same evidence-based CBT and DBT techniques as in-person therapy. Research consistently shows teletherapy is as effective as in-person sessions for anxiety treatment.
I serve clients throughout all of California via teletherapy. Because sessions are online, you can access therapy from San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, Palo Alto, or any location in the state with a reliable internet connection.
Intake sessions are $225 and ongoing follow-up sessions are $200 (50 minutes each). Aetna and Carelon Behavioral Health clients in California pay only their copay/coinsurance. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and I provide monthly superbills for clients seeking out-of-network insurance reimbursement — many PPO plans reimburse 50–80% after the deductible.
I practice on Mountain Time (MT), which is one hour ahead of Pacific Time. My hours are 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM MT, which translates to 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM PT. Many California clients appreciate that the early-morning slots fit well before or at the start of their workday.
Yes. I work exclusively with women experiencing anxiety, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, career stress, overwhelm, and life transitions. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — both evidence-based treatments with strong research support for anxiety disorders.
Ready to start therapy in California?
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, no commitment — just an open conversation about your needs.