Therapist in Sacramento, California Lynette Mercado Bartucci, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 11-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Lynette Mercado Bartucci, LPCC
Lynette Mercado Bartucci, LPCC, is dedicated to helping individuals across California navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clinical expertise. She provides a safe and supportive space for adolescents, adults, and seniors to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether addressing anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, Lynette empowers her clients with practical tools to foster resilience, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
Lynette has a particular passion for supporting individuals dealing with trauma, grief, and life transitions. She understands the deep impact of past experiences and works closely with her clients to help them process pain, rebuild their sense of self, and move forward with confidence. With expertise in PTSD, reproductive challenges, and later-life transitions, she tailors therapy to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring they feel heard, valued, and supported.
In her practice, Lynette incorporates evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and family therapy to address a wide range of concerns. She has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and those with developmental disabilities. Her holistic approach fosters self-awareness and growth, helping clients create meaningful and lasting change.
Beyond her clinical work, Lynette is a doctoral student researching self-love and inner healing. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Fresno State and works as a school-based therapist, reinforcing her commitment to mental health advocacy and education. In her free time, she enjoys running a small business focused on therapeutic self-care decks designed to promote self-love, inner growth, and healing.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Pain Management
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Psychosis/Schizophrenia
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- School Avoidance
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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California State University, Fresno
Professional | 2001
Fresno, CA, US
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CSU, Fresno
Undergraduate | 1999
Fresno, CA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Lynette Mercado Bartucci. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Lynette Mercado Bartucci generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Lynette Mercado Bartucci's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Lynette Mercado Bartucci:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Health Net (MHN)
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Lynette Mercado Bartucci is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Lynette Mercado Bartucci works at:
Yes, Lynette Mercado Bartucci does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Lynette Mercado Bartucci is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.