Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in California
The relationship you build will shape the life you live. Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact. Many thoughtful, accomplished couples seek support not because something is “wrong,” but because they want clarity, alignment, and a strong foundation for the future they are building. At the Center for Healthy Marriage, we help couples slow down, gain perspective, and address what truly matters during pivotal seasons of life.
The relationship you build will shape the life you live. Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact. Many thoughtful, accomplished couples seek support not because something is “wrong,” but because they want clarity, alignment, and a strong foundation for the future they are building. At the Center for Healthy Marriage, we help couples slow down, gain perspective, and address what truly matters during pivotal seasons of life.
I combine breathwork, meditation, ACT, CBT, as well existentialism and spirituality.
I believe the main goal of therapy is to remove the obstacles and blockages that preclude us from being genuine. My approach is straightforward yet compassionate. As your therapist, I simply hold the mirror up and allow you to reveal the parts of yourself that have broken off over the years as a result of stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other unresolved issues. Together we mitigate the impact of maladaptive behaviors and search for answers that are more closely aligned with your goals. The answers to many of life’s problems are internal, but we have been conditioned otherwise.
I combine breathwork, meditation, ACT, CBT, as well existentialism and spirituality.
I believe the main goal of therapy is to remove the obstacles and blockages that preclude us from being genuine. My approach is straightforward yet compassionate. As your therapist, I simply hold the mirror up and allow you to reveal the parts of yourself that have broken off over the years as a result of stress, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other unresolved issues. Together we mitigate the impact of maladaptive behaviors and search for answers that are more closely aligned with your goals. The answers to many of life’s problems are internal, but we have been conditioned otherwise.
Let’s be honest—life can be hard, especially when you’re trying to maintain a work–life balance while carrying the weight of past pain. I am here to offer you a supportive, nonjudgmental space to be heard, gain clarity, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.
Let’s be honest—life can be hard, especially when you’re trying to maintain a work–life balance while carrying the weight of past pain. I am here to offer you a supportive, nonjudgmental space to be heard, gain clarity, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for you.
My style of open communication involves active listening, empathy, acceptance, and understanding.
Seeking help for mental health is a brave, positive, and huge step to take, as it can be associated with stigma. I'm here to recognize your strength in taking this step for yourself and ensure that it is meaningful to you. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illnesses/health-related stress, and caregiver burnout. I provide individual therapy with a warm, client-centered approach as well as cultural sensitivity, as each client is different with their background, history, and issues.
My style of open communication involves active listening, empathy, acceptance, and understanding.
Seeking help for mental health is a brave, positive, and huge step to take, as it can be associated with stigma. I'm here to recognize your strength in taking this step for yourself and ensure that it is meaningful to you. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, chronic illnesses/health-related stress, and caregiver burnout. I provide individual therapy with a warm, client-centered approach as well as cultural sensitivity, as each client is different with their background, history, and issues.
People-pleasing tendencies, difficulty resting, a strong inner critic, anxiety, lack of trust with others, difficulty being vulnerable, and disconnection from who we are, our bodies, or our emotions are just some of the ways we have adapted and survived. Trauma comes in many shapes and sizes, sometimes a single incident, other times it is lack of attunement by our caregivers, or it may be intergenerational. Many of us have to navigate layers of trauma and stress on a daily basis from our systems and past. Relief is possible—we can rewire, reparent, and heal ourselves to feel more alive and connected.
People-pleasing tendencies, difficulty resting, a strong inner critic, anxiety, lack of trust with others, difficulty being vulnerable, and disconnection from who we are, our bodies, or our emotions are just some of the ways we have adapted and survived. Trauma comes in many shapes and sizes, sometimes a single incident, other times it is lack of attunement by our caregivers, or it may be intergenerational. Many of us have to navigate layers of trauma and stress on a daily basis from our systems and past. Relief is possible—we can rewire, reparent, and heal ourselves to feel more alive and connected.
I believe that the quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships. You deserve to live your life fully and maintain meaningful connections with the people most important to you. Together we can explore what may be holding you back from achieving your goals and living a more fulfilling life.
I believe that the quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our relationships. You deserve to live your life fully and maintain meaningful connections with the people most important to you. Together we can explore what may be holding you back from achieving your goals and living a more fulfilling life.
You may be here because life feels heavy, overwhelming, or out of balance. Anxiety, stress, or depression might be making it hard to feel grounded or connected to yourself. Therapy can offer a pause—a place to stop carrying everything alone and understand what’s beneath your symptoms. I help clients explore patterns, make sense of their emotions, and build insight with warmth and curiosity. Together, we’ll create space for clarity, relief, and meaningful change.
You may be here because life feels heavy, overwhelming, or out of balance. Anxiety, stress, or depression might be making it hard to feel grounded or connected to yourself. Therapy can offer a pause—a place to stop carrying everything alone and understand what’s beneath your symptoms. I help clients explore patterns, make sense of their emotions, and build insight with warmth and curiosity. Together, we’ll create space for clarity, relief, and meaningful change.
Hello, my name is Marisa (she/her). I am so proud of you for reaching out for support. I am passionate about supporting adults navigating complex trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, racial and ethnic trauma and identity issues, substance use, intimate partner violence, sexual abuse/assault, formerly incarcerated/ justice impacted experiences, life transitions, grief and loss, low self-worth and esteem, and you know all the other beautiful and terrible things in life!
Hello, my name is Marisa (she/her). I am so proud of you for reaching out for support. I am passionate about supporting adults navigating complex trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, racial and ethnic trauma and identity issues, substance use, intimate partner violence, sexual abuse/assault, formerly incarcerated/ justice impacted experiences, life transitions, grief and loss, low self-worth and esteem, and you know all the other beautiful and terrible things in life!
I have over a decade of experience in working with different types of trauma but most notably generational trauma. I hold a prior career in art activism and my prior career influences my practice in many different ways. I commit to providing spaces that foster decolonization. My approach includes a lot of transparency and flexibility. I believe therapy is most helpful when it's a hands-on process so I aim to create sessions that end with a tangible tool or goal because sharing our stories is only one piece of the healing process.
I have over a decade of experience in working with different types of trauma but most notably generational trauma. I hold a prior career in art activism and my prior career influences my practice in many different ways. I commit to providing spaces that foster decolonization. My approach includes a lot of transparency and flexibility. I believe therapy is most helpful when it's a hands-on process so I aim to create sessions that end with a tangible tool or goal because sharing our stories is only one piece of the healing process.
For over a decade, I have been supporting individuals across the lifespan with culturally sensitive therapy. In addition to helping people work through anxiety and depression, I specialize in working with adults affected by complex trauma and helping them feel safer and more hopeful to create a life worth living. I also support people with marginalized identities to process the stressful impacts of oppression and increase experiences of empowerment and connection. I look forward to helping you identify your values, practice coping strategies, and work toward specific goals to improve your mental health.
For over a decade, I have been supporting individuals across the lifespan with culturally sensitive therapy. In addition to helping people work through anxiety and depression, I specialize in working with adults affected by complex trauma and helping them feel safer and more hopeful to create a life worth living. I also support people with marginalized identities to process the stressful impacts of oppression and increase experiences of empowerment and connection. I look forward to helping you identify your values, practice coping strategies, and work toward specific goals to improve your mental health.
I would describe myself in three words: authentic, transparent, and easygoing. I focus on the therapeutic relationship to foster your personal growth and self-awareness. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults who have a desire to learn more about themselves and why they do what they do by peeling back the layers of their childhood, exploring impactful experiences and relationships, among other exploratory strategies. I work well with open-minded, motivated, curious, and reflective individuals.
I would describe myself in three words: authentic, transparent, and easygoing. I focus on the therapeutic relationship to foster your personal growth and self-awareness. I enjoy working with teenagers and adults who have a desire to learn more about themselves and why they do what they do by peeling back the layers of their childhood, exploring impactful experiences and relationships, among other exploratory strategies. I work well with open-minded, motivated, curious, and reflective individuals.
We value diversity and acceptance; we work with all faiths, LBGTQ+, and all backgrounds.
Our therapists use a variety of treatment approaches to meet your needs with all of our therapists having experience in treating trauma. The treatment models used are: art therapy, attachment based, existential, Gottman Method, person-centered, play therapy, short term (solution focused therapy), various cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness therapies.
We value diversity and acceptance; we work with all faiths, LBGTQ+, and all backgrounds.
Our therapists use a variety of treatment approaches to meet your needs with all of our therapists having experience in treating trauma. The treatment models used are: art therapy, attachment based, existential, Gottman Method, person-centered, play therapy, short term (solution focused therapy), various cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness therapies.
Drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, and ERP-informed techniques as supportive tools—not the focus—to help reduce avoidance and shift patterns alongside our deeper therapeutic work.
Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma & Patterns That Keep Repeating.
If you’ve tried therapy and still feel stuck in the same patterns, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean therapy can’t work for you. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, caught in repeating relationship dynamics, or relying on coping strategies that aren’t working. Many people understand why they struggle, but insight alone doesn’t always create change. You can know your patterns—and still feel stuck in them. My goal is to help you move beyond patterns that haven’t changed, even after doing the work, toward change that holds without constant effort.
Drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, and ERP-informed techniques as supportive tools—not the focus—to help reduce avoidance and shift patterns alongside our deeper therapeutic work.
Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma & Patterns That Keep Repeating.
If you’ve tried therapy and still feel stuck in the same patterns, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean therapy can’t work for you. You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, caught in repeating relationship dynamics, or relying on coping strategies that aren’t working. Many people understand why they struggle, but insight alone doesn’t always create change. You can know your patterns—and still feel stuck in them. My goal is to help you move beyond patterns that haven’t changed, even after doing the work, toward change that holds without constant effort.
Together we work to identify which aspects are beyond our control, finding acceptance and ownership as needed, and ultimately the empowerment and freedom to embrace change.
Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction have a way of taking over our lives, leaving no room to experience joy. I'm here to help. Change is often scary and hard, but in a safe, therapeutic partnership, it becomes possible. By creating an empathetic and supportive environment, we're able to refocus your energy so you can rediscover yourself, achieve lasting relief, and ultimately embrace more opportunities to experience joy and fulfillment.
Together we work to identify which aspects are beyond our control, finding acceptance and ownership as needed, and ultimately the empowerment and freedom to embrace change.
Stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction have a way of taking over our lives, leaving no room to experience joy. I'm here to help. Change is often scary and hard, but in a safe, therapeutic partnership, it becomes possible. By creating an empathetic and supportive environment, we're able to refocus your energy so you can rediscover yourself, achieve lasting relief, and ultimately embrace more opportunities to experience joy and fulfillment.
Aloha! My name is Romana Cheang. I'm a licensed LMFT in the state of California and Illinois. I came to the United States during my elementary school years and was raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. I moved to Southern California for graduate school, growth & exploration. I have experience collaborating with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress & burnout, phase of life issues, adjustment issues related to life transitions, culture and immigration. I would describe my therapeutic style as strength-based, collaborative, and insight-focused. I tend to explain things with countless metaphors.
Aloha! My name is Romana Cheang. I'm a licensed LMFT in the state of California and Illinois. I came to the United States during my elementary school years and was raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. I moved to Southern California for graduate school, growth & exploration. I have experience collaborating with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress & burnout, phase of life issues, adjustment issues related to life transitions, culture and immigration. I would describe my therapeutic style as strength-based, collaborative, and insight-focused. I tend to explain things with countless metaphors.
When life gets overwhelming and stressful, do you have a supportive way to work things through? My clients tell me that they feel deeply listened to and understood in the work we do together. Whether as a therapist or a coach, my style is warm and highly interactive. I will guide you with a gentle approach so that you discover more of your wholeness and create solutions that are fully your own. Imagine yourself feeling comfortable in your own skin and sustained in making your life fit you. I am here to provide you with the support you deserve so that you can make positive changes you so deeply desire.
When life gets overwhelming and stressful, do you have a supportive way to work things through? My clients tell me that they feel deeply listened to and understood in the work we do together. Whether as a therapist or a coach, my style is warm and highly interactive. I will guide you with a gentle approach so that you discover more of your wholeness and create solutions that are fully your own. Imagine yourself feeling comfortable in your own skin and sustained in making your life fit you. I am here to provide you with the support you deserve so that you can make positive changes you so deeply desire.
I will work with you at reducing emotional conflicts; anxiety, depression, fears, individually or as a couple towards improved communication skills, with a more positive & stronger outlook on life. The therapeutic focus is in the comfort & safety of confidentiality in a setting which encourages positive solutions to our human challenges. We will work in the present while looking at the past & the future. Our past memories can be our strength knowledge for an improved future. We have learned what we have earned; knowledge. Self-express yourself in a positive confident manner. Strengthen the relationship within you and yourself.
I will work with you at reducing emotional conflicts; anxiety, depression, fears, individually or as a couple towards improved communication skills, with a more positive & stronger outlook on life. The therapeutic focus is in the comfort & safety of confidentiality in a setting which encourages positive solutions to our human challenges. We will work in the present while looking at the past & the future. Our past memories can be our strength knowledge for an improved future. We have learned what we have earned; knowledge. Self-express yourself in a positive confident manner. Strengthen the relationship within you and yourself.
I integrate somatic techniques, EFT, IFS, and ACT to best support you.
Maybe you want to feel more at rest within yourself again, or for the first time. You may be seeking support with anxiety, a life transition, postpartum changes, relational patterns, or how trauma and early relational experiences continue to affect your sense of safety, connection, and self. You might want to shift how you relate to yourself, your partner, or your child. You’re feeling stuck in familiar emotional patterns and want support moving forward in your healing.
I integrate somatic techniques, EFT, IFS, and ACT to best support you.
Maybe you want to feel more at rest within yourself again, or for the first time. You may be seeking support with anxiety, a life transition, postpartum changes, relational patterns, or how trauma and early relational experiences continue to affect your sense of safety, connection, and self. You might want to shift how you relate to yourself, your partner, or your child. You’re feeling stuck in familiar emotional patterns and want support moving forward in your healing.
Are you looking for ways to help a family member or yourself find zest, connection, and to build strength for facing life's challenges? My mission is to support children, teens, families and adults to build resilience during challenging life seasons. With 35 years plus experience empowering clients through therapy, I've honed my specialties in supporting:
Girls and women generate more calm, confidence and connection; to reduce anxiety, distress & isolation;
Individuals (all ages) and families navigating journeys related to health challenges and chronic pain: &
LGBTQ+ individuals with minority stress and resilience
Are you looking for ways to help a family member or yourself find zest, connection, and to build strength for facing life's challenges? My mission is to support children, teens, families and adults to build resilience during challenging life seasons. With 35 years plus experience empowering clients through therapy, I've honed my specialties in supporting:
Girls and women generate more calm, confidence and connection; to reduce anxiety, distress & isolation;
Individuals (all ages) and families navigating journeys related to health challenges and chronic pain: &
LGBTQ+ individuals with minority stress and resilience
Psychotherapy can address a wide range of challenges, and my background and training offer a grounded, nuanced lens for creating meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in relationship counseling, managing depression and anxiety, supporting clients in building sustainable non-monogamy, and exploring sexuality and gender expression. I also have extensive experience working with trauma and PTSD, helping clients process their histories at a pace that feels safe and empowering. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am deeply committed to providing affirming, informed care to queer and gender-diverse individuals.
Psychotherapy can address a wide range of challenges, and my background and training offer a grounded, nuanced lens for creating meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in relationship counseling, managing depression and anxiety, supporting clients in building sustainable non-monogamy, and exploring sexuality and gender expression. I also have extensive experience working with trauma and PTSD, helping clients process their histories at a pace that feels safe and empowering. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I am deeply committed to providing affirming, informed care to queer and gender-diverse individuals.
