Therapy in Berkeley, CA | Tamara Pancoe, LMFT
Berkeley is full of thoughtful, creative, high-achieving women who care deeply about their families, communities, and work. But many still struggle with anxiety, self-pressure, or emotional overwhelm. Therapy here provides a grounding space to reconnect with your inner world and release the weight of constantly having to “hold it together.” Together, we explore what you’ve been carrying and help you feel more balanced, supported, and emotionally aligned.
How it works
Setting the Foundation
This step helps us create a supportive framework that reflects your needs and intentions.
Building Awareness and Understanding
Together, we will explore where certain reactions come from and begin to understand what has been keeping you stuck.
Creating Change and Cultivating Growth
As therapy progresses, we will focus on developing practical tools and new ways of responding that align with your goals.
Explore my therapy services and specialization
Therapy for Woman
LEARN MORETherapy for women creates space to process the exhaustion, overwhelm, or quiet anxiety that often stays hidden. You’re invited to explore your inner world with compassion and curiosity. Little by little, we build tools that help you feel more present, steady, and supported in your daily life.
Anxiety Therapy
LEARN MOREAnxiety therapy gives you space to name what has been happening internally without minimizing your experience. Whether it is worry about the future, perfectionism, or feeling unable to relax, these are signs your nervous system is asking for support. In our work together we identify what contributes to your anxiety and help you build a more grounded relationship with your thoughts. This brings relief, steadiness, and a renewed sense of calm.
Stress Therapy
LEARN MOREEven if you’re deeply self-aware, relationships can bring up challenges that feel confusing or overwhelming. Relationship counseling creates a nonjudgmental space to explore your attachment patterns, emotional reactions, and communication habits. Together, we work toward creating relationships that feel grounded, reciprocal, and emotionally safe.
Relationship Counseling
LEARN MOREYou may be showing up for everyone else but feeling completely depleted on the inside. Stress therapy helps you explore the expectations, pressures, and emotional habits that have built up over time. Together, we create space for rest, regulation, and a deeper sense of internal balance.
Life Transitions Counseling
LEARN MORELife transitions can affect your confidence, relationships, energy, and sense of direction. You may be functioning well on the outside while feeling unsettled on the inside. Life transitions counseling helps you make sense of these internal shifts and supports you in moving forward with clarity and emotional balance.
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Therapy
LEARN MOREIf postpartum anxiety or depression is shaping your days, you might feel constantly “on alert,” overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. Therapy provides a refuge where you can untangle these feelings, understand your nervous system’s reactions, and develop practical ways to support yourself. With gentle exploration, we work toward easing the intensity of your thoughts, softening emotional heaviness, and helping you reconnect with moments of presence, rest, and self-trust.
Pregnancy Therapy
LEARN MOREPregnancy therapy provides a supportive environment to understand the emotional intensity that often accompanies pregnancy. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, sadness, fear of birth, or uncertainty about your changing identity, therapy helps you explore these emotions safely and compassionately. We work together to regulate your nervous system, unpack internal pressures, and strengthen your connection to yourself so this season feels more manageable and meaningful.
I provide therapy in Berkeley and nearby areas
I serve women in Berkeley and surrounding areas including North Berkeley, Albany, and Kensington. Whether you’re navigating academic pressure, work demands, caregiving, or identity shifts, therapy provides a grounded place to understand your emotions and find more internal clarity.
Testimonials
"Tamara is an engaged and nurturing therapist. Her style is warm, nonjudgemental and welcoming. Tamara helps her clients feel heard, accepted and understood so that they can feel empowered to move forward towards their goals and dreams. I highly recommend working with her! "
Therese Yrani LMFT
"Tamara is an outstanding therapist. She has been a trusted colleague for many years- I trust and value her insights and clinical skills. She is an exceptionally caring and attuned therapist who I couldn't recommend more! "
Christine Treski LMFT
"Tamara's compassionate approach and deep expertise in women's mental health make her an exceptional therapist. As a former colleague, I witnessed her unique ability to create a safe space where clients feel truly heard and supported."
Janny Condie LMFT
Hello there, I’m Tamara. I provide therapy in Berkeley and nearby areas
I support women in Berkeley as well as nearby areas like Albany, North Berkeley, and Kensington. Whether you’re navigating academic environments, professional pressures, or family life, emotional overwhelm can arise beneath the surface. Therapy offers a space to process your experience with compassion and grounding. This is where you can reconnect with your inner steadiness.
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept insurance?
I’m considered an out-of-network provider, which means you pay for sessions directly and can request reimbursement from your insurance company. If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) each month that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.
Please note that insurance companies require a mental health diagnosis to process claims. This means that you will first need to qualify for a mental health diagnosis before I can provide a superbill.
To check your out-of-network benefits, you can call your insurance provider and ask:
- Do I have out-of-network mental health coverage?
- What is my deductible and have I met it?
- What percentage of my session fee will be reimbursed?
- Do I need pre-authorization for therapy?
Many clients find that their insurance reimburses a portion of their session fees, making therapy more affordable.
What if I don’t want a diagnosis shared with my insurance?
That’s completely okay. If you prefer not to submit claims for reimbursement, your diagnosis will remain private and will not be shared with anyone outside of our work together. Many clients choose to pay privately for this reason, as it allows for complete confidentiality and freedom from insurance requirements.
How does virtual therapy work?
Virtual therapy allows us to meet from the comfort and privacy of your own space. Sessions take place on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform designed specifically for therapy.
All you need is a stable internet connection and a quiet, comfortable space where you can talk freely. Many clients find that meeting virtually makes it easier to stay consistent with therapy, without the added stress of travel or scheduling.
Session Fees and Payment
Each therapy session is 50 minutes and billed at a rate of $200 per session. Payment is due at the time of each session and can be made by credit card, debit card, or HSA/FSA card through a secure online system.
If you ever need to adjust your schedule, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid a late cancellation fee.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any other questions about fees, scheduling, or what to expect, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m happy to answer your questions before we begin so you can feel informed, comfortable, and confident about starting therapy.
