Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in San Francisco, CA

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Cherise Arzaga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, 74795
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapies and incorporates elements of mindfulness, acceptance , and compassion.
I am a teletherapist providing psychotherapy across the general Bay area, expanding across California. Are you feeling stuck? Sometimes not taking action highlights the familiarity in your situation, although it can be life interfering and soul-sucking. You might be a child of immigrant parents navigating various identities and juggling multiple roles, adjusting to parenthood, feeling stagnant or burnt out in your professional career, healing from a broken relationship or experiencing grief, suffering from imposter syndrome, or … you name it! We can find ways to help you make changes.
(415) 619-5433
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Jane Skoyen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I use evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients reduce their symptoms, maintain calm and presence, and increase the quality of their experience.
I’m Dr. Jane Skoyen, a licensed psychologist in California and New York. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, and assist with life transitions, stress reduction, and management of physical illness. I work with intelligent, proactive, and curious people who have found themselves stuck. Most of my clients are juggling many stressors of living in a competitive world and weathering the pandemic. They are looking for ways to reduce challenging symptoms, assert themselves, increase self-care practices, and find more joy in their lives.
(707) 593-5783
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San Francisco, CA 94104
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Lizzie Owens @ Wellspace
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I draw from a range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT ), while emphasizing skills rooted in mindfulness and self-compassion.
I enjoy working with an array of different types of individuals. Some of the people I work with are looking to gain tangible skills to overcome particular challenges in their lives, such as social anxiety, phobias, and OCD. Others seek out therapy with me because they are navigating life transitions, experiencing relationship difficulties, or looking to better understand themselves. My hope would be that throughout the course of therapy, their goals might evolve as they experience some relief from their symptoms and would shift to exploring their own values, identity, and spirituality.
(628) 203-7796
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San Francisco, CA 94102
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Anitha Mohan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I promote self-compassion and self- acceptance in my practice.
I work with clients who are experiencing shame, guilt, anxiety, resurfaced trauma, relationship challenges, and family issues. I approach this work by getting curious about how your thoughts, feelings, and lived experience impact the way you are thinking about yourself and your values, and what may be keeping you stuck in patterns you are hoping to shift. We might be a good fit if you want to explore your past, open up to your present, and create a future that feels meaningful.
(415) 941-0115
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San Francisco, CA 94118
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Corey Barber
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
It is through our relationship with others and our relationship with ourselves that we can learn who we are. I work with families, couples and individuals as they navigate loneliness within and between relationships, manage life transitions, navigate grief, and learn to better understand their mental and physical health. I am passionate about the work that I do and have seen how therapy can be a place to find self- acceptance , resilience, forgiveness, and healing.
(415) 301-6833 x3
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San Francisco, CA 94104
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Leslie Yan Meier
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My experience is in providing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT ) cognitive processing therapy (CPT), anger management therapy, and psychodynamic approaches.
My approach to psychotherapy is a collaborative and flexible partnership with each client. I believe that trust, respect, non-judgment, genuineness, and compassion form the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. Through the process of psychotherapy, I endeavor to help clients gain insight and perspective into their relationships and behaviors with the intention of achieving positive change. We will work in tandem to identify treatment goals and expectations at the outset of treatment, and will ensure that the focus of therapy is on the most salient issues.
(415) 226-4996
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Silvia MacAllister Voermanek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PCC, MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I specialize in evidenced-based therapies such as ACT , CBT, DBT, and somatic as well as trauma therapy.
In these turbulent times, I'm honored to support people of all ages and backgrounds. With nearly 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and life & executive coach, I'm passionate about helping individuals conquer mental health struggles and obstacles while redefining their sense of purpose. My ultimate mission is to guide you toward a healthier, happier, and more confident version of yourself. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, addiction, anger issues, self-doubt, midlife crises, relationship woes, or personal challenges, I'm here to help. My approach is grounded in science and proven techniques.
(415) 965-2414
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San Francisco, CA 94114
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Cristina Wood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I use approaches like Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness.
I am passionate about my work and guide my patients through their journey of self-discovery and healing, assisting them to identify their own inner resources to transform their current challenges into bridges for success. I am specialized in issues like life transition, stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I will be on your side every step of the way to help you to respond to everyday life experiences with confidence, resilience, and power.
(415) 966-3913
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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John ' Andy ' Bradshaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with adults and adolescents on a range of issues including anxiety, substance abuse, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and grief. I take a pragmatic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with clients to help them identify the sources of their distress and how to overcome them. I help clients recognize thought patterns that may not be serving them well and teach them to incorporate more effective ways of thinking in their lives. I use a range of techniques including mindfulness, acceptance , and a focus on values.
(510) 426-9091
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San Francisco, CA 94104
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Jasper Cornelius Mather
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT ) to help people develop coping skills, challenge negative thought patterns, and increase self-awareness.
I am passionate about helping individuals in the transgender community navigate the unique challenges that come with gender identity and expression. As a transgender person myself, I understand firsthand the complexity of these issues and the importance of providing a safe and inclusive space for clients to explore their identity. I believe that every person has the capacity to heal and grow, and I am committed to providing a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their identity, work through challenges, and build resilience. I also work with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship issues.
(415) 727-3423
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San Francisco, CA 94112
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Wendy Skillern, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I draw from evidence-based treatment modalities, including: EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, ACT , EFT, and mindfulness strategies.
Life can feel overwhelming--but it doesn't have to. If you have experienced trauma, whether recurring or as an isolated incident, even the typical stresses of a normal day can provoke anxiety, fear, anger, or withdrawal. Luckily, therapy can provide you tools to deal with life's challenges, enabling you to minimize your stress levels and continue your personal growth. I will guide you to increased happiness and well-being by supporting you in exploring and enacting lasting, positive changes in your relationships with others, and most importantly, with yourself.
(415) 202-6934
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Lauren Passoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BS
Verified
Verified
I most often use a psychodynamic approach that includes CBT, Trauma informed care, ACT therapy, and solution focused techniques.
YOUTH Mental Health: I have over 14 years of experience working with clients ranging from early childhood, adolescence, children/families, adults, and end of life care. Currently, I am most focused on YOUTH clients. I have always viewed my professional career as an opportunity to learn as much as possible and be able to impact the largest number of people in need of support, counseling, therapy, and a safe space. I have worked both in educational settings, healthcare settings, and clinical settings. I love learning about people...their passions, their pain, their goals, and supporting them to discover the best version of themselves!
(628) 277-3759
San Francisco, CA 94108
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Michelle Gomez-Salazar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I take an approach that promotes awareness, compassion, acceptance , and is in alignment with what is meaningful in your life.
One of the things that I believe to be a key component to successful therapy is trust in the client-therapist relationship. I do my best to create a warm and inviting space for you where we could talk about the difficult things. It’s important that you feel honored in this process, so if something isn’t quite working out, let’s talk about it. Our work is a collaboration. Therapy can be hard, but things don’t always have to be heavy in the therapy room. If you appreciate humor, I definitely use it (when appropriate) and you might laugh in sessions.
(415) 360-8252
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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Kariisa Carrasco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! Glad you stopped by, my name is Kariisa and I specialize in supporting life transitions. If you are going thru a big change and feeling a bit out of control you have come to the right place. I would love to walk with you for the next several months as you seek clarity and establish personal goals for your life. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT , Humanistic Theory and Family Systems Theory we will work to develop a guide map that will get you transitioned. Therapy is a judgement-free zone to process where you have been and where you would like to head towards. I look forward to walking with you on this path!
(415) 930-9374
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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Sophie Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Interventions are catered to what the individual needs and range from empirical modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT , etc) to play therapy, music, art, mindfulness and general compassion and caring for the client.
An ideal client is someone who shows up. Not even in the way of making every appointment (life happens) but takes the first step toward growth and self development. An ideal client is not a diagnosis or impairment in functioning but anyone who wants to live better and understand themselves more within our weird and scary world. I encourage my clients to advocate for what is working and name what is not by checking in so our time together is the most supportive possible.
(510) 588-1772
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San Francisco, CA 94134
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Kathryn Lorentz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience in Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Crisis Intervention, Addiction Treatment, Trauma Informed Care, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT ).
Welcome to therapy – I’m so glad you are here. I believe therapy can unlock hidden doors to a rich and fulfilling life. I am a trauma informed therapist who works from an holistic perspective. When we meet via telehealth we will take the time to discuss not only the situation that brings you to therapy at this time, but your whole life, and what are the experiences that brought you to this point in time. My practice is grounded in authenticity; creating a nonjudgmental environment that allows us to build a strong alliance, which is an integral part of the therapeutic process
(415) 548-9926
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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choicetherapy
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Mazza is passionate about providing evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy, to teens and adults struggling with OCD or Anxiety.
Marisa T. Mazza, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. She enjoys helping people learn new ways of interacting with thoughts and feelings so they can live meaningful lives. Her approach allows individuals to face their fears in a gradual and gentle way.
(415) 729-3949
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San Francisco, CA 94109
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Julie A Wolfert
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I use cognitive behavioral techniques as well as acceptance and commitment therapy while helping patients develop skills in mindfulness, emotional awareness and acceptance , cognitive restructuring, emotional exposure, emotion regulation and in changing emotional-driven behaviors, gearing my work towards the needs of each individual.
I work collaboratively with patients in individual therapy and while conducting neuropsychological, psychodiagnostic, and psychoeducational assessments. I provide information regarding patients' limitations, capabilities, cognitive functioning and diagnostic considerations. My interests and experience have contributed to my specializing in diagnosing and treating neuropsychological and educational disabilities (including ADHD/ADD) as well as working with individuals experiencing mood, adjustment and anxiety disorders. I assist people in the development of academic, professional and personal skills and the building of confidence in order to support reaching their highest potential. I provide behavioral pain management and work with patients who are adjusting to various disabilities.
(415) 935-4901
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San Francisco, CA 94123
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Michelle Vo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you've stumbled upon my page, you're likely seeking emotional support and helpful skills to navigate life's challenges. Perhaps you've been feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected to your work, relationships, or even yourself. This can be very painful to navigate alone. In therapy with me, you can work through negative thinking patterns or habits, common stressors, and allow room for acceptance of things you cannot control. In therapy, you can gain new skills as we talk through your lived experience. Your story is unique, so we will work together to navigate treatment goals that can improve your quality of life.
(415) 612-3540
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San Francisco, CA 94115
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Angela Herron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have been working as a mental health clinician for nearly two decades. I take a client-centered, strength-based approach to working with clients. I draw from a variety of approaches but tend heavily toward evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I incorporate useful aspects from several research-based modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT ) and Motivational Interviewing. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
(415) 792-4788
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San Francisco, CA 94105
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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.