Gracie Berntsen, LPCC, CA | Psychotherapist

About Gracie Berntsen

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Infertility Trauma

Perinatal Mental Health

Coping Mechanism Development

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing

Attachment-based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gracie Berntsen

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) seeing clients throughout California via telehealth. I thrive working with adults wanting to learn more about themselves and the patterns they are living in. My approach I ground my work in a person-centered lens, meaning the client is the expert in their life, and I provide guidance and direction to help the client navigate their stressors. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize maladaptive thought patterns, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to identify values and goals. In addition, I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) with bilateral stimulation (typically back and forth eye movements) to process stuck emotions and trauma, which can go deeper than talk therapy alone. My focus I specialize in working with young adults navigating life transitions and overwhelm. I have experience working with clients managing symptoms of anxiety, ADHD, grief, guilt, life transitions, low self-esteem, and childhood attachment wounds. I am a Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and enjoy working with the perinatal population, supporting people through the tough roads of infertility, loss, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and beyond. My communication style I strive to provide a calm, supportive, non-judgmental space for my clients to share their feelings. I promote an open discussion where the client and I discover their unmet needs and process heavy emotions. My goal is to make sure the client never feels alone in their struggles. My journey to mental healthcare I have always been in the field of helping others. Through my work in the school system and 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.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

Alliant International University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1497322283

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Gracie Berntsen?

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Is Gracie Berntsen accepting new patients?

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What practice does Gracie Berntsen work with?

Gracie Berntsen works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gracie Berntsen?

Gracie Berntsen frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Gracie Berntsen on their profile.