Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Glendale, CA

As a therapist who is Chinese-American, a child of immigrants, and a first generation college student, I am passionate about working with clients who struggle with identity conflicts, discrimination, intergenerational trauma, self-esteem, spirituality, and core values. I understand the nuances and challenges of growing up bicultural and how that can have adverse impacts on the way we function in the world today. Through therapy, we can unlearn stuck ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. In time, you can feel empowered and thrive in the systems you once felt oppressed in.

If you are feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed, therapy can give you the skills and support that you need to get back to fully living your life. As a licensed clinical psychologist for over a decade, I have expertise in helping clients learn practical tools and new perspectives to overcome problems such as depression, anxiety, panic, worry, perfectionism, trauma, grief, burnout, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and supportive, and I take an active role in the therapy process working alongside you to help you make meaningful and effective changes.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience in the field of eating disorders at the partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels. I am specialized and trained in various trauma work modalities, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Prior to specializing in eating disorder treatment, I worked in community mental health in the Juvenile Justice Department, working with children and teenagers in the Juvenile Probation and Social Services Department.

I am a licensed psychologist and a graduate of APA approved, Alliant/CSPP University in California. I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have been licensed and practicing for over 19 years. I work with adults who present with depression, bipolar disorder, Anxiety, as well as many other mental health issues. I employ an eclectic array of therapeutic styles but predominantly utilize techniques derived from Cognitive Behavioral.Therapy (CBT), as well as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Samantha Empero is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2022. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Vanguard University of Southern California and a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University Northridge. Hello! Samantha has had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families of various worldviews and cultural backgrounds.

I believe in the infinite power of therapeutic connection - a unique relationship which has magical power to create space where change and transformation can happen. My approach can be best described as a blend of client-centered philosophy (emphasizing unconditional positive regard and acceptance), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and acceptance and mindfulness strategies. My practice offers you a welcoming, caring, and safe place for exploration, discovery, healing, and self-realization.I am an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist. Currently, I am offering phone and video sessions to my clients.

As a proudly queer, 2nd generation Latina, part of my work is helping others like me rebuild a connection with cultures that may be at odds with their queerness in order to find acceptance and healing for themselves. I also enjoy working with folks going through transitional life stages, struggling with “adulting”, and navigating challenges in all types of relationships.

I want to help you live a life you like. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, rumination, stress, getting stuck in patterns you'd like to change, or recent life transitions, I can help you struggle less, feel more comfortable with yourself, and obtain usable tools to cope with whatever may come your way. These skills will be tailored to you, with a focus on skills that you can use long after therapy has concluded. Our work will center primarily around current patterns and experiences, as well as ways to help change them in the here and now. To do this, I get to know you, what is working for you, and what isn’t working for you.

Hi, I'm glad you've found your way here. My name is Allie Kauffmann and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with eating disorders, body image distress, anxiety, and depression. I'm passionate about supporting clients in gaining insight about their emotions and learning how to use these emotions to guide them towards living in alignment with their values to be their most authentic self. If you've ever felt "overly sensitive," overwhelmed by your emotions, or "too much," I'm excited to help you embrace your sensitivity and rich emotional life.

Initiating the journey of change and personal growth requires courage since it can be anxiety provoking. Your action to explore therapy is a testament to your strength & resilience, marking the beginning of a brave and positive move toward the life you deserve. Together, we can navigate a journey towards nurturing healthier connections with yourself and others, shaping a more fulfilling life and relationships. We'll collaboratively delve into your experiences through compassionate, engaged self-inquiry, aiming to uncover and transform them with experiential approaches.

My priority is to help clients lead a valued, fulfilling life. I work well with creative or insightful individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life decisions or transitions. In addition to working through specific challenges, psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to gain insight into why you act the way you do, explore who you want to be in the world, and better understand what you need in order to thrive. I feel privileged to do this kind of work with people.

Hello! I am a licensed psychologist who works with individuals and couples. I specialize in evidence-based therapy (CBT and ACT) for a range of mental health concerns. These include anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, phobias, perinatal mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. My training background in medical settings has informed my experience in behavioral health/health psychology such as in the adaptation of lifestyle changes benefiting physical and mental health and working with clients to extinguish unhelpful habits, including in the treatment of sleep disorders and ADHD.

My name is Taryn Duenes and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California working with clients across the state via telehealth. I bring a strengths-based compassion forward mindset to sessions with my clients. I work with adults 18+ and specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and adjustment difficulty. I like to incorporate a variety of modalities based on each client’s unique needs. I often integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Religiously Integrated CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Trauma, anxiety, and addiction can make you feel stuck. The most important step towards healing is to address the unresolved emotion inside you. Healing requires feelings. Acceptance slowly dissolves pain. When we function from the fear and scarring of our trauma, the cycles continue until we learn how to transmute that energy into love. I apply a Holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual forms of well-being, addressing the “whole” self. Through a holistic framework tailored to your unique needs, the goal is to support you develop a deeper understanding of the self on all these levels.

I’m an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, OCD, depression, and ADHD. As a clinical faculty member in UCLA’s Psychology Ph.D. program, I train graduate students in evidence-based therapy. I am also the director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, a group practice dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy. I have a deep, personal commitment to providing the most cutting-edge, science-based therapy interventions to my clients so they get better faster.

Lonely within your relationships? Trapped in the same arguments or cycle of situationships? Change is possible, especially when we work on unlearning anxious attachment patterns. I focus on guiding adults to reconnect with themselves and their relationships. Through fostering a secure relationship with yourself, we'll not only navigate emotional challenges but also break patterns related to work, eating, confidence and focus. , Together, we'll create tangible change by working together to unlearn patterns that are keeping you disconnected and alone.

Do you struggle with constant worry and perfectionism? Does anxiety affect your ability to connect with others and your life in a meaningful way? Are you going through a current life transition or stressor with which you are struggling to adapt? Difficulty in your current relationships? Through my years providing therapy and supervising students who are learning how to become therapists, I have developed an expertise in these areas. I provide Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and exposure therapy.

In 2012, Dr. Ron Kaufman leased his first BrainPaint® computer in hopes of overcoming career-ending pain. Two months later he was fully ambulatory. He decided to see what it might do for others. He helped a veteran overcome 35 years of severe PTSD, (his psychiatrist halved his meds, then halved them again). His two sons learned were able to discontinue their ADHD medications. Their cousins enjoyed similar results. Because of his successes with neurofeedback, Dr. Kaufman opened clinics where others could enjoy the benefits of psychotherapy and neurofeedback treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, chronic pain and substance abuse.

My name is Natalie Rhyne, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 97859. I believe the therapeutic space should provide both containment and flexibility, and best serves its clients in a context of honoring the unique needs with which each individual presents. I work with children, adolescents, and adults - in individual, conjoint, and family settings. I support a range of conditions including mood disorders, trauma, and intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts.