Because Functioning Doesn’t Always Mean Thriving
We all know the obvious signs of a mental health crisis—but what about the subtle shifts that quietly build over time? At CEREVITY, we work with adults across California who look “fine” from the outside but feel like they’re one step from burnout inside. If you have Aetna insurance, getting virtual therapy support is easier and more affordable than ever. Here are 8 red flags that signal it might be time to talk to someone.
1. You Feel Disconnected from Your Own Life
You’re moving through the motions, but not emotionally present. This emotional fog can be a symptom of depression, anxiety, or unresolved grief.
2. Your Sleep Patterns Are All Over the Place
Too much sleep, not enough sleep, or waking up anxious at 3 a.m. consistently? Your nervous system may be trying to alert you to emotional overload.
3. You’re Avoiding People, Places, or Decisions
Isolation and avoidance are common signs of underlying stress, fear, or trauma. Therapy can help you explore what you’re avoiding—and why.
4. You’re Easily Irritated by Little Things
If your patience is paper-thin, it could be emotional exhaustion. When stress builds up, even small irritations feel like major burdens.
5. Your Appetite or Energy Has Shifted
Skipping meals, binge eating, feeling drained even after rest—these physical symptoms often trace back to unprocessed emotional weight.
6. You Can’t Seem to Shut Your Brain Off
Overthinking, looping thoughts, and mental clutter may be signs of anxiety or chronic stress that therapy can help untangle.
7. You Feel Like You Have to Hold It All Together
Being the “strong one” can be isolating. If you’re always the caretaker, you deserve care too. Therapy is a space where you don’t have to carry everything alone.
8. You Keep Telling Yourself “Other People Have It Worse”
Minimizing your own pain doesn’t make it disappear. Your experiences are valid—even if others are struggling too. Therapy can help you honor your own story.
Therapy Isn’t a Last Resort—It’s a Healthy Routine
You don’t have to wait until things fall apart. Therapy is for anyone who wants to feel more grounded, understood, and emotionally equipped. And with Aetna coverage, virtual sessions at CEREVITY are often low-cost or fully covered.
How to Get Started with CEREVITY
- Visit our Get Started page
- Complete a quick intake form
- We verify your Aetna benefits and match you with the right therapist
- Begin secure, virtual therapy sessions from anywhere in California
This Is the Sign You’ve Been Waiting For
Those red flags you’ve been brushing off? They’re signals—not character flaws. Let’s work through them together. Real support is available, and it starts with one step.
Click here to begin therapy today.
CEREVITY | Virtual Mental Health Therapy for Adults in California
Covered by Aetna. Built for the high-functioning, quietly struggling, deeply deserving you.
