Therapy for High-Achieving Women in Salt Lake City
You're building a career in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, raising a family, showing up for your community — and making it all look effortless. But behind the polished exterior, the anxiety won't quiet down, the bar keeps rising, and you can't remember the last time you weren't running on empty. I help Salt Lake City women stop performing and start living.
Based nearby in Park City. Same mountains, same time zone.
I'm Dr. Jaime Bercuson — a licensed psychologist based in Park City, just 30 minutes up the canyon. I trained at the PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium and have spent nearly two decades working with women who look like they have everything figured out but privately feel like they're barely holding on.
I understand the culture here. The expectation to be everything to everyone — the career, the family, the community involvement, the volunteer hours, the spotless house. The comparison culture that thrives in close-knit communities. The "I should be grateful" guilt that keeps so many women from asking for help. You're not ungrateful. You're overwhelmed — and that's worth paying attention to.
The things Salt Lake City women don't say out loud
High-Functioning Anxiety
Everyone sees the woman who has it together — organized, reliable, always saying yes. No one sees the racing thoughts at 2 a.m., the knot in your chest before every meeting, or the way you replay conversations for hours. The "I'm fine" mask is exhausting to wear.
Perfectionism
The presentation, the kids' lunches, the neighborhood dinner, the body, the marriage — nothing is ever good enough. You hold yourself to a standard no human can sustain, and every small slip feels like proof you're failing. You know this pattern is destroying you, but you can't let go.
Burnout & Overwhelm
Career, family, community, church, volunteering — the list never ends and you never come first. You're running on fumes and you've lost touch with what you actually want underneath all the obligations. The exhaustion isn't just mental anymore — it's in your bones.
Perimenopause & Mood Changes
The anxiety hit out of nowhere — or maybe it got louder. Sleep disruption, irritability, brain fog, a sense that you're losing yourself. Hormonal shifts are real, and they deserve more than "just push through it" or another prescription you found online.
Life Transitions
A career pivot in SLC's booming tech scene, kids leaving for college, a relationship that's shifting, relocating to Utah. Change — even wanted change — can trigger anxiety you didn't expect and grief you don't have language for yet.
The Weight of Having It All
You have the life people envy — the career, the family, the house against the Wasatch — and you still feel empty, anxious, or quietly resentful. Saying that out loud feels ungrateful. It's not. It's honest — and it's the starting point for real change.
Evidence-based therapy, not vague advice
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — two of the most researched and effective approaches for anxiety. CBT produces large effect sizes (g > 0.80) for anxiety disorders. These aren't abstract theories; they're practical, structured frameworks that give you tools you can use between sessions.
I also take a whole-person perspective — paying attention to how stress shows up in your body, your sleep, your hormones, and your relationships. Anxiety doesn't exist in a vacuum, and neither does healing.
Sessions are 50 minutes via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. You can be at home in Sugar House, in your office downtown, or in your car after school pickup in Cottonwood Heights — wherever you have privacy and a reliable connection.
Straightforward pricing
Quality therapy is an investment in yourself. I keep pricing simple and transparent.
Intake Session
$225
60–75 minute initial assessment. We'll map out what's going on and build a treatment plan together.
Follow-Up Sessions
$200
50-minute sessions. Weekly or biweekly, depending on your needs and goals.
Insurance
Aetna & Quest
In-network in Utah. Superbills provided monthly for out-of-network reimbursement with other plans.
HSA and FSA cards accepted. Many PPO plans reimburse 50–80% with a superbill. Full details →
Serving Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front
Teletherapy means you don't need to drive anywhere. I see clients throughout Salt Lake City, the Wasatch Front, and all of Utah.
Salt Lake City
Sugar House
Cottonwood Heights
Holladay
Millcreek
Murray
Sandy
Draper
South Jordan
West Jordan
Bountiful
Centerville
Licensed throughout Utah, California, and Florida. See all areas served in Utah →
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. I'm a licensed psychologist based in Park City — just 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City — and I see SLC clients via secure, HIPAA-compliant teletherapy. We're on the same Mountain Time schedule, so appointments fit seamlessly into your workday. No I-15 commute required.
Intake sessions are $225 and ongoing sessions are $200 (50 minutes). I'm in-network with Aetna and Quest Behavioral Health in Utah. I also accept private pay, HSA/FSA cards, and provide monthly superbills for out-of-network reimbursement — many PPO plans reimburse 50–80% after the deductible.
I offer teletherapy via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. Research shows teletherapy is as effective as in-person therapy for anxiety, and it offers real advantages for busy SLC professionals — no fighting downtown parking, no squeezing a drive into your lunch break. You can have your session from your home in Holladay, your office in the Gateway, or anywhere you have privacy.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — evidence-based approaches with strong research support for treating anxiety. I also take a whole-person perspective, paying attention to how stress shows up in your body, your sleep, your hormones, and your relationships. I trained at the PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium and have 19+ years of clinical experience.
Completely normal — and it's one of the most common things I hear from Salt Lake City women. The culture here can make it feel like gratitude should be enough, or that struggling means you're weak. It doesn't. Having a good life and still feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck isn't a contradiction. It's a sign you need support, not more willpower.
Start with a free 15-minute phone consultation. We'll talk about what's going on and whether I'm the right fit. No pressure, no commitment. You can schedule here or call me directly at (435) 565-1654.
Ready to start therapy in Salt Lake City?
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure — just an honest conversation about what you're going through and how I can help.