Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Oakland, CA
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. You spend hours worrying and feeling anxious. 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.
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. You spend hours worrying and feeling anxious. 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.
Evening and weekend appointments are available! If you are looking for help to rediscover, remember, and grow into the person you wish to be and need support and help to get there, I would feel privileged to be on that journey with you. I focus on honoring your knowledge and experiences in the hope of creating an empowering environment where you benefit from the freedom to discover your strengths, resiliencies, and courage. I consider the many ways you have come to know and understand yourself and your relationships to others, taking into account your culture, history, and identity.
Evening and weekend appointments are available! If you are looking for help to rediscover, remember, and grow into the person you wish to be and need support and help to get there, I would feel privileged to be on that journey with you. I focus on honoring your knowledge and experiences in the hope of creating an empowering environment where you benefit from the freedom to discover your strengths, resiliencies, and courage. I consider the many ways you have come to know and understand yourself and your relationships to others, taking into account your culture, history, and identity.
I also draw from acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), often incorporating mindfulness as well as skills that help with distress tolerance and emotion regulation.
Are you feeling stressed, stuck, or even stunned by all that is happening in the world today? Perhaps you’ve experienced a change in relationship, upsetting news or trauma, and it’s taking all your energy to do activities that were once routine. Or maybe life is going as planned, but something’s missing and you’re wondering about the bigger picture. In these moments, finding a professional who wants to understand your point of view and help you find a way forward can make a huge difference. I can help you learn cutting-edge skills to reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships and live a more joyful and satisfying life.
I also draw from acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), often incorporating mindfulness as well as skills that help with distress tolerance and emotion regulation.
Are you feeling stressed, stuck, or even stunned by all that is happening in the world today? Perhaps you’ve experienced a change in relationship, upsetting news or trauma, and it’s taking all your energy to do activities that were once routine. Or maybe life is going as planned, but something’s missing and you’re wondering about the bigger picture. In these moments, finding a professional who wants to understand your point of view and help you find a way forward can make a huge difference. I can help you learn cutting-edge skills to reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships and live a more joyful and satisfying life.
I'm certified in a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
I help immigrants, first-gen, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) adults process childhood, immigration, and intergenerational trauma. Many of my clients appear “high-functioning” and capable on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. They often carry family, career, social, or cultural expectations that feel heavy or unspoken. In our work together, we work to calm your nervous system and reclaim your voice, so you can reconnect with who you are and feel more at home in yourself, your family, and your community.
I'm certified in a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
I help immigrants, first-gen, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) adults process childhood, immigration, and intergenerational trauma. Many of my clients appear “high-functioning” and capable on the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted on the inside. They often carry family, career, social, or cultural expectations that feel heavy or unspoken. In our work together, we work to calm your nervous system and reclaim your voice, so you can reconnect with who you are and feel more at home in yourself, your family, and your community.
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, we can find the right tools to address any problem. 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 teens and adults, individuals with Borderline Personality and Bipolar Disorder, neurodivergence, and mood disorders.
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, we can find the right tools to address any problem. 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 teens and adults, individuals with Borderline Personality and Bipolar Disorder, neurodivergence, and mood disorders.
That being said, I love narrative therapy, family systems, attachment theory, Gottman, EFT, DBT, and ACT to name a few.
Ever wonder to yourself, "Why am I like this?", or "What is wrong with me that I can't just..."
That's me too, I’m Jae, a Bay Area-based therapist who found their way into this work hoping to become the therapist I couldn't find when I needed it most. Bring me your weird, your awkward, your YOU.
I bring a grounded, warm, and deeply curious presence to my work, infused with my authentic (and sometimes delightfully awkward) humanness. Try as I might, a blank slate therapist I am not—I tend to be direct yet gentle, results-oriented yet patient, and I’ll almost always laugh at a perfectly timed sardonic remark.
That being said, I love narrative therapy, family systems, attachment theory, Gottman, EFT, DBT, and ACT to name a few.
Ever wonder to yourself, "Why am I like this?", or "What is wrong with me that I can't just..."
That's me too, I’m Jae, a Bay Area-based therapist who found their way into this work hoping to become the therapist I couldn't find when I needed it most. Bring me your weird, your awkward, your YOU.
I bring a grounded, warm, and deeply curious presence to my work, infused with my authentic (and sometimes delightfully awkward) humanness. Try as I might, a blank slate therapist I am not—I tend to be direct yet gentle, results-oriented yet patient, and I’ll almost always laugh at a perfectly timed sardonic remark.
Through therapy, we can author and re-author life stories and personal mythologies in order to bring self-supporting realities into existence. I work collaboratively with clients, cultivating existing strengths and internal resources in order to foster relationships and life experiences that contribute to clients' recovery and wellbeing. When invited, and with respect, I’m honored to explore what makes clients who they are, and to support who they want to become.
Through therapy, we can author and re-author life stories and personal mythologies in order to bring self-supporting realities into existence. I work collaboratively with clients, cultivating existing strengths and internal resources in order to foster relationships and life experiences that contribute to clients' recovery and wellbeing. When invited, and with respect, I’m honored to explore what makes clients who they are, and to support who they want to become.
Mind Body Treatment is a neurotherapy clinic with two locations in Oakland and Santa Rosa. We offer qEEG brain mapping, biofeedback, neurofeedback, and neuromodulation, as well as traditional talk therapy. Our mission is to become a leader in advanced mental health treatments and provide improved outcomes through high-quality care, evidence-based treatments, patient monitoring, and supportive therapies.
Mind Body Treatment is a neurotherapy clinic with two locations in Oakland and Santa Rosa. We offer qEEG brain mapping, biofeedback, neurofeedback, and neuromodulation, as well as traditional talk therapy. Our mission is to become a leader in advanced mental health treatments and provide improved outcomes through high-quality care, evidence-based treatments, patient monitoring, and supportive therapies.
Together we will work to create more harmony in your life through acceptance of what's out of your control and commitment to change the things you can.
I specialize in helping you navigate through difficult transitions, heal from trauma and reduce conflict from your life and relationships. I am interactive, collaborative and care about your progress. My therapeutic modality weaves together many approaches incorporating mindfulness, body awareness and inner inquiry. Honoring your own deep wisdom and truth.
Together we will work to create more harmony in your life through acceptance of what's out of your control and commitment to change the things you can.
I specialize in helping you navigate through difficult transitions, heal from trauma and reduce conflict from your life and relationships. I am interactive, collaborative and care about your progress. My therapeutic modality weaves together many approaches incorporating mindfulness, body awareness and inner inquiry. Honoring your own deep wisdom and truth.
My approach is integrative — ACT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and CBT — shaped around you specifically.
I'll be honest with you. Talking about myself has never come naturally to me. But I think you deserve to know who you're going to be working with. I'm a husband and a father. A licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience. And someone who, many years ago, struggled. Really struggled. At some point I decided to make a change. That was over twenty years ago and I haven't looked back. When you sit across from me, you're sitting with someone who has seen what people are capable of, even when they couldn't see it themselves. I will hold hope for you.
My approach is integrative — ACT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and CBT — shaped around you specifically.
I'll be honest with you. Talking about myself has never come naturally to me. But I think you deserve to know who you're going to be working with. I'm a husband and a father. A licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience. And someone who, many years ago, struggled. Really struggled. At some point I decided to make a change. That was over twenty years ago and I haven't looked back. When you sit across from me, you're sitting with someone who has seen what people are capable of, even when they couldn't see it themselves. I will hold hope for you.
I help clients uncover the hidden patterns shaping their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. In a culturally sensitive, inclusive space where your voice and goals matter, we explore deeper issues and take practical steps toward meaningful, lasting change. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, relationship struggles, personality patterns, and major life stressors. I help clients understand what drives their struggles, uncover underlying dynamics, and build strategies that respect their culture and individuality.
I help clients uncover the hidden patterns shaping their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. In a culturally sensitive, inclusive space where your voice and goals matter, we explore deeper issues and take practical steps toward meaningful, lasting change. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, relationship struggles, personality patterns, and major life stressors. I help clients understand what drives their struggles, uncover underlying dynamics, and build strategies that respect their culture and individuality.
Their goals may include fostering self- acceptance, improving relationships, or overcoming life obstacles.
Beyond my extensive training in evidence-based approaches, I believe my greatest skill as a therapist is simply being present. Sitting with you, listening, and holding space as we navigate life's hardest and most beautiful moments. Therapy isn’t complete without empathy, and my deepest hope is that our sessions provide just that.
Their goals may include fostering self- acceptance, improving relationships, or overcoming life obstacles.
Beyond my extensive training in evidence-based approaches, I believe my greatest skill as a therapist is simply being present. Sitting with you, listening, and holding space as we navigate life's hardest and most beautiful moments. Therapy isn’t complete without empathy, and my deepest hope is that our sessions provide just that.
I integrate ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to building emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, and cultivating secure and fulfilling relationships.
I work with individuals and couples navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you’re experiencing overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, low mood, body image distress, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns with food or others, you’re not alone. Together, we use practical tools such as grounding exercises, mindful awareness, emotion regulation skills, and gentle behavior shifts to help you regain stability and clarity. My trauma-informed, relational approach offers a safe, supportive space to understand and transform patterns rooted in past experiences.
I integrate ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to building emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, and cultivating secure and fulfilling relationships.
I work with individuals and couples navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. If you’re experiencing overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, low mood, body image distress, or feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns with food or others, you’re not alone. Together, we use practical tools such as grounding exercises, mindful awareness, emotion regulation skills, and gentle behavior shifts to help you regain stability and clarity. My trauma-informed, relational approach offers a safe, supportive space to understand and transform patterns rooted in past experiences.
Are you struggling with behaviors that you know are not good for you? Are you worried and depressed about your life and your relationships? Let me help you sort out your thoughts and feelings and help you get back on track.
I also love seeing couples and families. You may bring significant others to your therapy if you wish, to help focus you in your relationship goals.
Are you struggling with behaviors that you know are not good for you? Are you worried and depressed about your life and your relationships? Let me help you sort out your thoughts and feelings and help you get back on track.
I also love seeing couples and families. You may bring significant others to your therapy if you wish, to help focus you in your relationship goals.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself. We will work collaboratively to support your goals.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself. We will work collaboratively to support your goals.
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.
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.
Substance use, compulsive behavior, and patterns in our relationships can leave us feeling stuck and disconnected. Your recovery is a journey that cannot be traveled alone and therapy is a powerful step towards living a life more authentic to you. You may find that you have access to parts of of yourself that have been long ignored or neglected. Life decisions and transitions present themselves. Grief and loss may visit. Old wounds may call for your attention. Relationships begin, end, and evolve. At Candela Recovery and Psychological Services, we know that a life in recovery is one of infinite possibility.
Substance use, compulsive behavior, and patterns in our relationships can leave us feeling stuck and disconnected. Your recovery is a journey that cannot be traveled alone and therapy is a powerful step towards living a life more authentic to you. You may find that you have access to parts of of yourself that have been long ignored or neglected. Life decisions and transitions present themselves. Grief and loss may visit. Old wounds may call for your attention. Relationships begin, end, and evolve. At Candela Recovery and Psychological Services, we know that a life in recovery is one of infinite possibility.
I offer validating, compassionate, skilled psychotherapy and coaching in DBT, ACT and other evidence-based treatments.
I am intensively trained in DBT through the Marsha Linehan Behavioral Tech institute, and along with individual therapy, teach on-going DBT classes focused on Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. I also have advanced training in ACT for anxiety, depression and trauma.
I offer validating, compassionate, skilled psychotherapy and coaching in DBT, ACT and other evidence-based treatments.
I am intensively trained in DBT through the Marsha Linehan Behavioral Tech institute, and along with individual therapy, teach on-going DBT classes focused on Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. I also have advanced training in ACT for anxiety, depression and trauma.
I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY27401) who works systemically, with children, adolescents, adults, and families. When one person is struggling, it not only impacts the individual but the individual's interpersonal relationships, as well. I strive to help you grow as an individual while strengthening intimacy and closeness with others. I utilize a strength-based approach to help you identify your personal goals, achieve self-awareness, and make the changes you feel are necessary. I believe therapy is a collaborative process to help you better understand yourself and find the best version of you.
I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY27401) who works systemically, with children, adolescents, adults, and families. When one person is struggling, it not only impacts the individual but the individual's interpersonal relationships, as well. I strive to help you grow as an individual while strengthening intimacy and closeness with others. I utilize a strength-based approach to help you identify your personal goals, achieve self-awareness, and make the changes you feel are necessary. I believe therapy is a collaborative process to help you better understand yourself and find the best version of you.
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Do you often feel like you are not good enough? Were you traumatized as a child, or did you lack attention and love, leading to anxiety or depression? You might have experienced controlling parents, or toxic relationships. I understand your pain because I am a survivor who has overcome these harmful emotions, and I can help you live a better life.
Healing your foundation is essential for moving forward and break these negative patterns so your life can feel good and you can be happy again and make the right decisions.
Act now!
Do you often feel like you are not good enough? Were you traumatized as a child, or did you lack attention and love, leading to anxiety or depression? You might have experienced controlling parents, or toxic relationships. I understand your pain because I am a survivor who has overcome these harmful emotions, and I can help you live a better life.
Healing your foundation is essential for moving forward and break these negative patterns so your life can feel good and you can be happy again and make the right decisions.
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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.