Anita Bardsley, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Anita!

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head? You might be managing everything on the outside, but inside, it feels unsettled or unclear. I help you understand what’s driving these patterns so you can feel calmer, more confident, and grounded. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

My focus

I work with adults, young adults, and college students dealing with anxiety, overthinking, life transitions, and self-doubt. You may feel stressed, stuck, unfulfilled, unsure of your direction, or hard on yourself. I can help you feel steadier, trust yourself more, and move forward with clarity.

My approach

My approach is warm, friendly, collaborative, and insight-oriented. We’ll look at what’s contributing to your anxiety or stress, while also exploring deeper patterns shaping how you think and feel. I tailor sessions to you, helping you gain clarity, relief, and lasting change.

My communication style

I’m calm, engaged, and easy to talk to. I listen closely, reflect what I’m hearing, and offer insights that help things click. Sessions are a space where you can be honest without pressure. We go at your pace, with support and clarity along the way.

My journey to mental healthcare

My passion for this work is rooted in my own healing and the experience of feeling truly seen in therapy. That showed me how change happens through honesty, presence, and connection. I bring that same care into my work, helping you feel understood while making sense of what’s going on beneath the surface.

My goals for you

We’ll start with what you want to feel better or more clear about, even if it’s not fully defined. As we work, your goals can evolve. I help you reduce anxiety, understand patterns, and build confidence so you can make decisions and move forward more easily.

Our first session

The first session is a chance to talk through what’s been going on and what you’re hoping for. You don’t need to have it all figured out. I’ll ask a few questions to understand you, and we’ll take it step by step to see if it feels like a good fit.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

+ 7 more

Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

Single Mother

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Anita Bardsley