Terisa Berger

LMSW-C9 years of experience
Available
$175 per session

About

Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical social worker (LCSW) in California and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW - Clinical) in Michigan. I received my master's in social work from the California State University, San Bernardino and have been practicing for 9 years.
My focus has been on helping individuals that struggle with feeling like they are not enough, grief, anxiety, and depression reframe and reclaim their lives.
My focus has been on helping individuals that struggle with feeling like they are not enough, grief, anxiety, and depression reframe and reclaim their lives.

First session

During our first session together, the expectation would be we start where you are. Get to know what brought you in, but also briefly discuss you past to learn what has affected your life. This will allow us to work on goals you work like to set and work towards in therapy.

Strengths

One thing I can promise is you will always have a non-judgmental space to feel safe and heard. This will allow for an environment where you can be open so we can identify root causes and create a plan together that allows your personal growth.

Ideal clients

I enjoy working with a wide range of clients who are ready to reconnect with a sense of joy and fulfillment in their lives. Many of the people I support have spent so much time caring for others that they have lost touch with their own needs. Through therapy, they begin to recognize that their own happiness, healing, and emotional well-being are possible—and worth prioritizing.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is utilized to challenge and reframe thoughts to manage depression and anxiety symptoms and move forward with life's challenges.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing is a technique from CBT that I have adapted into my practice to allow a non confrontational way to involve the client in making positive changes.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Solution Focused is a great tool to help prioritize and set goals to be achieved. This treatment method helps focus on the present and future.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Christian

  • Hispanic / Latinx

  • White

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Grief

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

Licensed in

  • California

  • Michigan

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Blue Shield

  • Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal

  • Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

  • L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

  • L.A. Care Covered

  • L.A. Care Covered Direct

  • Sutter Health Plan

  • IHSS Healthy Workers

  • Cash - $175 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Health Net (Medi-Cal)

  • Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)

  • CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)

  • Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal

  • Humana - Medicare

  • Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)

  • SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)

  • San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal

  • Sharp Health Plan

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

Reviews and ratings

4.8 rating (66)6 reviews
  • July 15, 2025

    Terisa is a caring & dedicated therapist who provides deep insights.

    Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Terisa
  • May 6, 2025

    Terisa is a GEM! So thankful to have her as my therapist

    Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 15 with Terisa
  • May 2, 2025

    I love how she keeps it real with me. She is very quick witted and can keep up with my ADHD style of conversation coverage. She is the best fit I've ever found for a therapist.

    Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 11 with Terisa
  • April 10, 2025

    She was great. Looking forward to our next sessions.

    Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Terisa
  • February 25, 2025

    Terisa is WONDERFUL all the way around! I’m lucky to have her! She is also warm intelligent solution oriented she is all of them!

    Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 5 with Terisa
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