What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Dr. Burson is absolutely wonderful. If you're looking for continued mental healthcare or just a place to start, Rebecca's holistic approach and work ethic is unparalleled. Dr. Burson still surprises me with her openness, warmth, humility, genuine care, and shared humanity. Her ability to bring comfort and compassion to my darkest moments all the while providing the highest quality of medical professionalism and knowledge has quite literally set me on a path of measurable healing and acceptance. I would highly recommend her to any persons regardless of gender/ non binary, orientation, race, creed or mental health struggle as a provider. ”
ALMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Rebecca Burson
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Existential
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Rebecca Burson
Dr. Rebecca Burson is a physician Board Certified in Psychiatry. She attended Western WA University where she was the Outstanding Graduate of the Honors Program and chosen as the commencement speaker. She went to Des Moines University for medical school and afterward completed her psychiatry residency through the University of Texas San Antonio Health Science Center.
Dr. Burson is from Washington State and was a mountaineering guide in the Cascades. Although no longer physically guiding others through the elements, she continues to be passionate about empowering her patients to strive for their potential through professional and holistic psychiatric care so they can overcome life’s inevitable obstacles. She went into psychiatry as she loves working with “neurons and narratives” – she strives to understand the connection between healing and our stories and how biological, psychological, social and spiritual contributions can make us who we are and who we want to be.
After her medical training, she served in the US Air Force for seven years to the rank of Major and was stratified as its top physician out of more than 1,000 providers in 2014. She has contributed to the field of psychiatry significantly through teaching and mentoring medical students, residents and nurse practitioners as well as through research investigating inflammatory biomarkers, sleep and ketamine (4M total in funding), speaking at national and international conferences as well as her work with the VA and in private practice. Most importantly, she prides herself in gaining the trust, relationship and alliance of her patients as she works with them through the ups and downs of life.
She loves owning virtual psychiatry practice, Alpenglow Mental Wellness, LLC, where Science, Soul and Story connect. Although her practice is mostly full, she is accepting a few patients in WA with Aetna insurance.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Are you ready to unlock your potential and improve how you mentally feel and function?
The key is a compassionate and expert approach that synergizes science, soul and your story.
I believe that despite the dark night, hope is on the horizon and I would love to be a part of your journey.
I am passionate about empowering you to own your journey and embrace growth. Let me partner with you to reach your peak mental health by using professional evidence-based medicine, a caring, personalized approach and the holistic integration of cultivating your mind, body, spirit and relationships. I believe that in finding your potential you can gain authentic, thriving and durable wellbeing and in so doing find greater meaning and purpose.
Making sure I am a good and positive fit for my future patients is super important to me. I often am a great fit for women trying to balance a career and a family while leveraging balance and growth who are willing to put in the hard work that goes with that. Often outdoorsy folks and creatives really benefit from my style. I love using therapy options that help unlearn shame and critical self talk so that we can stop getting in our own way and move in the direction of self-compassion, enoughness, abundance and being human. YOU ARE ENOUGH! Reach out today!
*NOTE* INITIAL BOOKING ON ZOCDOC IS A BRIEF 10 MIN SCREENING CALL TO ENSURE YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR VIRTUAL CARE. TO BE A GOOD FIT FOR VIRTUAL CARE YOU MUST
1.) HAVE ACCESS TO INTERNET/UP TO DATE DEVICE FOR VIDEO CONFERENCE
2.) NOT NEED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (XANAX, ADDERALL, OPIATES ETC) ... ALL OTHER PSYCH MEDS ARE APPROPRIATE FOR VIRTUAL CARE AND CAN BE PRESCRIBED
3.) BE SAFE ENOUGH FOR VIRTUAL CARE (E.G. NO COMPLEX MEDICAL ISSUES, RECENT SUICIDE ATTEMPTS, HOSPITALIZATIONS, CURRENTLY FEELING SUICIDAL).
IF YOU ARE IN WA, HAVE AETNA INSURANCE AND NONE OF THOSE ITEMS ABOVE ARE AN ISSUE, PLEASE, BOOK A SCREENING CALL. ;-)
What is your typical process for working with clients?
After an intake to clarify diagnosis, the second appointment is where we discuss the plan. I like to implement a holistic approach to my plan by integrating biological, psychological, social and (if applicable/desired) spiritual aspects of treatment and care.
For followups, if using insurance, appointments are usually 20-30 min and focus on medication management and therapy. I am trained in many effective and proven therapy interventions, but it won't feel stiff, complicated or rigid but rather very organic and tailored to what has been on your mind and heart and needs to be processed. Patients often say, "wow, that was so helpful" after meeting and I feel privileged to walk alongside my patients as they journey through life's ups and downs. Patients can see me as frequently as is helpful and have access to my calendar and book their own appointments.
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In-network insurances
Dr. Rebecca Burson has 150+ in-network plans.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $450 for 55 minutes
Ongoing session: $400 for 60 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
As my practice is mostly full, at this time, I am only accepting new patients in WA state with Aetna insurance.
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Des Moines University, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of Texas, San Antonio, Residency in Psychiatry
- Western Washington University (Bachelor's)
Awards and publications
- Company Grade Officer of the Year, Wing Level
- Al Glass Award, Society of Uniformed Service Psychiatrists
- Outstanding Resident Research Award, Presented by Faculty
NPI number
1245472638
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Burson is absolutely wonderful. If you're looking for continued mental healthcare or just a place to start, Rebecca's holistic approach and work ethic is unparalleled. Dr. Burson still surprises me with her openness, warmth, humility, genuine care, and shared humanity. Her ability to bring comfort and compassion to my darkest moments all the while providing the highest quality of medical professionalism and knowledge has quite literally set me on a path of measurable healing and acceptance. I would highly recommend her to any persons regardless of gender/ non binary, orientation, race, creed or mental health struggle as a provider.
More than 1 year agoAL
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Rebecca Burson?
Generally, Dr. Rebecca Burson has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Burson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Rebecca Burson accepting new patients?
Dr. Rebecca Burson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Burson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Rebecca Burson accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Rebecca Burson online?
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What practice does Dr. Rebecca Burson work with?
Dr. Rebecca Burson works with Alpenglow Mental Wellness LLC.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rebecca Burson have?
Dr. Rebecca Burson is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rebecca Burson?
Dr. Rebecca Burson frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rebecca Burson on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Rebecca Burson speak?
Dr. Rebecca Burson speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Rebecca Burson in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Rebecca Burson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.