Gracie Berntsen, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Gracie!

I work with adults wanting to learn more about themselves and the patterns they are living in. I thrive helping people navigate life transitions and overwhelm with curiosity and compassion.

My focus

I specialize in working with young adults navigating life transitions and overwhelm. I have experience with anxiety, ADHD, grief, guilt, low self-esteem, and childhood attachment wounds. I enjoy working with the perinatal population, supporting people through infertility, loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.

My approach

I ground my work in a person-centered lens, meaning you are the expert in your life. I use CBT to help you recognize maladaptive thought patterns and ACT to identify values and goals. I also use ART with bilateral stimulation to process stuck emotions and trauma, which can go deeper than talk therapy alone.

My communication style

I strive to provide a calm, supportive, non-judgmental space for you to share your feelings. I promote open discussion where we discover your unmet needs and process heavy emotions. My goal is to make sure you never feel alone in your struggles.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been in the field of helping others. Through my work with families, I discovered the importance of supportive relationships and one-on-one connections. I strive to help people feel safe and seen, as I know that is the key to authentic living.

My goals for you

I believe that you are the leader in our relationship. We will discuss your therapeutic goals in the first session, continuously monitor progress, and adjust as needed. I will also bring awareness to areas that may be holding you back and support you in living the life you hope for.

Our first session

In our first session, I will explain my role and learn what brings you to therapy. I will ask about current symptoms and collaborate with you on how to best get your needs met. This is the time for us both to ensure we are a good fit and create a therapy plan.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC), Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Alliant International University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Gracie Berntsen