Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Oakland, CA
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Naomi Edelson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a private practice in Rockridge, and use evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
ACT
, and PRT.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in issues related to stress and anxiety, as well as chronic health concerns and chronic pain. I have a strong background in evidence-based medicine and focus on practical, results-oriented treatments that have been proven effective. No matter what challenges you are facing, such as work stress, illness, trauma, life transition, or relationship issues, I can help you make the necessary changes to move towards what is most important to you in life.

Charese Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I believe the purpose of therapy is to create a safe and validating environment where people can focus on creating a "life worth living". I help facilitate this journey by focusing on both
acceptance
and change in a warm, interactive and thoughtful fashion. If you are someone who is struggling to manage your emotions and behaviors because of anxiety, depression, or trauma we can work together to define the life you want and overcome the obstacles to it.

Chloe Demisch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am highly trained in
Acceptance
& Commitment Therapy, a mindfulness based practice that helps you relate to your unhelpful thoughts/behaviors in a better way.
Looking for an in-person therapist in Oakland? Need help with managing stress, dating, work problems, relationships, family issues, life transitions, or depression? College/grad students, young professionals, millennials, Gen Z, new moms, tech workers, and creative types are my specialty.

Jennifer Barkin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I incorporate
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindful Self-Compassion to support you in looking at what’s not working for you in your life and work towards change.
I provide individual psychotherapy to adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relational problems, work stress, life transitions, and addiction or substance use concerns. I take a collaborative approach when working with clients to identify treatment goals and integrate evidence-based therapies in order to build coping skills and increase resilience. My goal in working with clients is to create a supportive non-judgmental space that is conducive to self-reflection and self-compassion. After all, self-loathing and shame are not motivators for change; they get us stuck.

Nicole Poell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy is an evidence-based treatment based on ancient mindfulness practices and modern approaches to creating a new, healthy relationship with yourself in order to move toward what truly matters to you.
Right now, you are doing something very courageous! You are taking the first step toward a more meaningful and rich life. You might sense that your thoughts and feelings are holding you back from truly living your life. You might have had traumatic life experience(s) that shaped your life in a way that is unfulfilling and terrifying. You might feel plagued by depression and/or anxiety, feel uncomfortable in your own skin or as if you are not performing to your best abilities. I want to commend you for taking this step and I would feel honored to be on this journey with you, helping you live a more satisfying, engaged and full life.

Jenafir House
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I offer validating, compassionate, skilled psychotherapy and coaching in DBT,
ACT
and other evidence-based treatments. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation or a sense of 'disconnection' from your values and purpose, the skills-based therapy of DBT can be life-changing. I am passionate about DBT and mindfulness - and how our practice of these powerful skills can help us build a life worth living. Empathy, humor and cultural humility are cornerstones of my work, along with a deeply collaborative approach with my clients. See https://jenafir-house.clientsecure.me for more information.

Oriane Rosenthal
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, CYT
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic style is heart-centered with unconditional
acceptance
.
My therapeutic intention is to cultivate a safe and supportive space for clients to connect with themselves and express their deepest truths in order to foster personal growth, healing, and self awareness. Together, we will sort through difficult emotions, major life changes, past trauma, negative belief patterns, work stress, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and any other issue that is leaving you feeling stuck, distressed, or not like yourself. We will explore the roots of what is going on, implement tools to promote balance and resilience, process unresolved trauma, and learn how to be more loving to yourself and others.

Mark Abelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive training and experience in DBT,
ACT
, and other mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches.
Whether it's managing a short-term challenge or dealing with a chronic struggle, fear, worry, and feelings of shame can hold an outsized presence in our lives. I work with clients who experience overwhelming anxiety, anger, and depression to build more resilient, rewarding, and value-driven lives. My areas of practice include preteens and high school students, individuals with Borderline Personality and Bipolar Disorder, people on the autism spectrum, and mood disorders that impact anxiety, depression, and sleep.

Matthew Booth
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I primarily utilize CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to help clients identify the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I also implement
ACT
(
Acceptance
/Commitment Therapy) in therapy to instruct clients in developing mindfulness skills to help individuals learn how to relax and face their fears on their own free from judgment in order to cultivate self-compassion and
acceptance
. I have experience working with individuals struggling with mood disorders (Depression/Anxiety), relationship issues, as well as individuals struggling with substance abuse/addiction.

Kimberly Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I aim to help clients improve their mental health and wellness through mindfulness strategies and by incorporating elements of Strength-Based and Solution-Focused therapy. My areas of focus are trauma-informed and mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Interpersonal therapy, strength-based, solution-focused, culturally sensitive, stress management, and the mind-body connection.

Lynnell Morris Sow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I use multiple treatment modalities including Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy and EMDR.
I believe life is a journey over mountains and through valleys. At any point along the way a large or small obstacle may seem to obstruct the path and potentially end one's journey. Learning techniques to go over or around obstacles can thus become a valued life skill. Helping people learn the skills to navigate through life's good and not so good times is what therapy is for.
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Kamaria Erin Wells
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I gently hold my clients accountable for their role in their healing journey by incorporating accountability and
acceptance
, a solution-focused approach, with an integration of narrative and intersectional theories.
I collaborate with clients to support management and reduction of anxiety, depression, trauma and other symptoms. I help people find their identity, what it means to them, and how to mute the constant noise that interferes with self-realization and actualization. If open, I incorporate art therapy, as it is the bridge to talk therapy that allows in depth processing of unconscious and subconscious thoughts and emotions. I work with all ages; young children, adolescents, transitional ages (18-21) young adults, adults, elders, families and couples.

Jennifer Howard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach is grounded in Cognitive-Behavioral and Attachment Theories. I also incorporate the practices of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and
ACT
(
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy). I aspire to meet clients where they are, and help each individual to work on his or her expressed goals. I enjoy taking this journey with clients to navigate some of their most difficult and challenging moments in life, to help prevent troubled kids or young adults from more serious trouble, and to help all clients who seek my support turn their life's biggest challenges into opportunities for growth and lasting change.

Lauren Trestler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a trauma-informed licensed clinical social worker with over eight years of experience treating clients with a wide range of symptoms and life experiences. I utilize
acceptance
and commitment therapy (
ACT
) and mindfulness-based interventions to support people as they build coping skills and work toward achieving their goals.

Georgina M. Nunez-Larraz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCHT, MSW
Verified
Verified
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Hello, my name is Gina Nuñez. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist and a Complex PTSD therapist. Complex PTSD stems from trauma over a long period of time, i.e child abuse/neglect. Trauma is a mental and physical imprint caused by extreme stress. Your fight, flight, or freeze response, is often activated if you live with trauma. Your body, mind, and emotions remain on high alert. When trauma goes untreated it can lead to low self-esteem, and a negative outlook on life, yourself and others. I can help you overcome your negative past to build a positive future. My email page on the website stopped working so email me.

Rosa Wilcox, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I combine an emphatic supportive approach with evidenced-based therapeutic interventions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing,
Acceptance
Commitment Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), and Harm Reduction.
Thank you for visiting my page. My therapeutic style provides a warm, nonjudgmental, environment that meets clients where they are at. As we work together clients are able to examine their goals, problem solve, increase positive coping skills and improve their lives. I specialize in working with anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse. I have a great deal of experience with clients who have lived through loss and/or trauma.

Blake Baum
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with those dealing with depression, anxiety, and women’s issues. I have more than 10 years of experience working with parents of children with disabilities and offering individual therapy to adolescents and adults with varying developmental disabilities. I utilize a holistic approach and incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, as well as others.

Katrina Brashares
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and modalities such as child-centered play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy, to meet my clients where they are.
I work with children, teens, young adults, and families to help restore equilibrium to their lives. With a healthy and positive therapeutic relationship, we will work together to explore patterns and find solutions. I have experience working with a range of neurodiversity in children, as well as helping those with learning differences. Parent coaching is one of my specialties, no matter the age of your child.

Chantal Daley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in
ACT
and CBT.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.

Cameron Murphey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I specialize in
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
“The best things in life are on the other side of fear.” You or your teen struggle with anxiety, OCD, or trauma. Or you struggle with relationship anxiety or ROCD. You spend hours worrying and feeling anxious. You feel tense and you're in a ton of pain. You’ve tried all kinds of ways to get rid of the problem - relaxation, meditation, etc. - and nothing has worked. You’re confused, frustrated, and nearly hopeless. You don’t understand why this is happening, how to make it go away, or even what to do next.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.