Licensed to practice in California and accepts 61 insurances. Specializes in Life Transitions, Depression, Women's Issues and 3 more.
Alexis Bernard
(she/her)
New to Grow
About me
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, and stress. I’ve spent over a decade providing therapy within a community behavioral health setting, helping clients make sense of where they are and move intentionally toward what’s next. My approach is practical, structured, and focused on real change - so therapy feels purposeful, not endless.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is focused on getting a clear understanding of what’s bringing you in and what you want to change. We’ll talk through your current challenges, relevant background, and what feels most important to address right now. I’ll ask targeted questions to identify patterns and begin shaping a direction for our work together. By the end of the session, you can expect more clarity about your situation and a sense of how we’ll move forward, including initial goals and next steps. You won’t be expected to have everything figured out - just come as you are. My role is to help you make sense of where you are and begin creating a path forward.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What sets my work apart is the balance between insight and action. I don’t just help you understand why things are happening - I help you decide what to do next and how to follow through. I bring a structured, goal-oriented approach shaped by years in behavioral health leadership, where clarity, accountability, and real outcomes matter. Clients often come to me when they feel stuck or overwhelmed but know they’re ready for change. I’m particularly effective at helping high-functioning individuals who are carrying a lot on the outside but feel uncertain or disconnected internally. I also integrate Motivational Interviewing to help you work through ambivalence and strengthen your commitment to change. That means we don’t force solutions - we build alignment so the changes you make are sustainable. The result is therapy that feels focused, intentional, and forward-moving - not open-ended or passive.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with adults who are navigating change and want to move forward with intention. Many of my clients are managing anxiety, stress, or burnout while trying to figure out what’s next - whether that’s a career shift, relationship change, or a new stage of life. I’m a strong fit for people who are open to self-reflection but don’t want to stay stuck in analysis. They’re ready to understand their patterns, make decisions, and take meaningful action. I often work with individuals who are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected internally. They’re looking for clarity, direction, and practical tools - not just a place to vent.
Specialties
Top specialties
Depression
Life Transitions
Women's Issues
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Identifies as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $175 per session
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
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
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify patterns that keep you stuck and develop practical strategies to shift them. This approach is especially effective for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.
Strength-Based
My work is grounded in a strengths-based approach, meaning we focus on what is already working in your life. Rather than only addressing problems, we build on your existing resilience and capabilities to create forward movement and sustainable change.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is designed to create change quickly and intentionally. We focus less on analyzing the past and more on identifying what you want moving forward, then building clear, actionable steps to get there.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences openly. This approach emphasizes collaboration, trust, and helping you reconnect with your own insight and direction.
Trauma Informed Care
I approach all work through a trauma-informed lens, recognizing how past experiences can shape current patterns. We move at your pace, prioritizing safety, stability, and empowerment