If You’re Always Saying “Yes” But Feel Burnt Out Inside—This Is For You

You say yes when you want to say no. You show up for everyone else—even when you’re running on empty. You worry about being “too much” or “not enough.” Sound familiar? If you’re a chronic people pleaser, therapy can help you break the cycle—and CEREVITY is here with Aetna-covered virtual care for adults across California.

Signs You Might Be a People Pleaser (Even If You Don’t Call It That)

  • You apologize constantly, even when you’ve done nothing wrong
  • Conflict makes you anxious, so you avoid it at all costs
  • You feel guilty when you set boundaries or prioritize yourself
  • You base your self-worth on how useful or liked you are
  • You’re mentally exhausted but smile anyway

Why Therapy Helps

People pleasing often comes from early life experiences—trauma, survival strategies, or environments where love felt conditional. Therapy helps you understand why you operate the way you do, and more importantly, how to rewrite the script.

With a therapist, you’ll learn to:

  • Set boundaries without guilt or fear
  • Say no without spiraling into shame
  • Recognize your own needs as valid (not selfish)
  • Get comfortable with discomfort instead of avoiding it
  • Build a life based on authenticity—not approval

Virtual Therapy That Doesn’t Add to Your Mental Load

You’re already doing a lot. So we make therapy easier:

  • Virtual sessions from home, work, or wherever you feel safe
  • Evening appointments for busy schedules
  • No long waitlists or judgmental vibes—just real, relatable support

How Aetna Makes It Affordable

We’re in-network with Aetna and work directly with them to:

  • Verify your benefits before you start
  • Explain your coverage, copays, or coinsurance in plain language
  • Help you access care that often costs little to nothing out of pocket

How to Get Started

  1. Go to the Get Started page
  2. Fill out our 2-minute intake form
  3. We match you with a California-based therapist who gets it
  4. You start virtual sessions—on your terms, for your healing

You’re Allowed to Take Up Space

Being kind doesn’t mean being small. Being generous doesn’t mean being drained. You are allowed to prioritize your needs. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to heal. Let therapy be the place where you start saying yes to yourself.

Click here to break the people-pleasing pattern today.


CEREVITY | Virtual Therapy for Adults in California
Covered by Aetna. Built for boundary-breakers, cycle-enders, and soft-hearted powerhouses.

CEREVITY, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, P.C.

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