Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in California
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I was a social worker for 10 years for two nonprofit foster care/adoption agencies. I then worked for a clinical nonprofit agency for over 7 years in which I worked with clients age ranges from 3-80. I have been working through private practice fulltime since April 2024 mainly with adults and the occasional couple. I enjoy working with different people with different struggles. I enjoy providing a different perspective to my clients and helping them find their own path. I also enjoy hearing the stories of others.
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I was a social worker for 10 years for two nonprofit foster care/adoption agencies. I then worked for a clinical nonprofit agency for over 7 years in which I worked with clients age ranges from 3-80. I have been working through private practice fulltime since April 2024 mainly with adults and the occasional couple. I enjoy working with different people with different struggles. I enjoy providing a different perspective to my clients and helping them find their own path. I also enjoy hearing the stories of others.
Feeling alone in your grief, stress, or sadness is an overwhelming place to be. For many of us, facing a major loss or life transition without support can lead to feeling stuck or even hopeless. These emotions are normal if you live with a chronic illness or are the caregiver for someone with a chronic illness. It is natural to desire balance and moments of relief in your daily life, but you may find those difficult to create given the relentless task of managing the chronic medical condition.
Feeling alone in your grief, stress, or sadness is an overwhelming place to be. For many of us, facing a major loss or life transition without support can lead to feeling stuck or even hopeless. These emotions are normal if you live with a chronic illness or are the caregiver for someone with a chronic illness. It is natural to desire balance and moments of relief in your daily life, but you may find those difficult to create given the relentless task of managing the chronic medical condition.
I incorporate helpful skills and approaches like EMDR, IFS, ACT, and CBT.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others? Have you had a life transition, trauma or adversity and you're trying to figure out how to cope? Has your sleep, mood or daily functioning been impacted? Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, relationships, parenting/caregiving stress, low self-esteem, or addictive behaviors and feel ready to prioritize your own needs. I believe positive change is always possible! I’m a dedicated and experienced therapist committed to guiding you on a journey towards healing. I offer a safe space to process thoughts, feelings and experiences, and develop increased capacity for positive growth.
I incorporate helpful skills and approaches like EMDR, IFS, ACT, and CBT.
Do you feel disconnected from yourself or others? Have you had a life transition, trauma or adversity and you're trying to figure out how to cope? Has your sleep, mood or daily functioning been impacted? Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, relationships, parenting/caregiving stress, low self-esteem, or addictive behaviors and feel ready to prioritize your own needs. I believe positive change is always possible! I’m a dedicated and experienced therapist committed to guiding you on a journey towards healing. I offer a safe space to process thoughts, feelings and experiences, and develop increased capacity for positive growth.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience supporting adults, older adults, couples, and families. I specialize in helping clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, caregiver burnout, and life transitions. My approach integrates EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused strategies to promote healing, resilience, and growth. True wellness goes beyond symptom relief, guiding clients to explore the six areas of wealth—physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and financial well-being—so they can connect with their authentic, AMAZING self.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience supporting adults, older adults, couples, and families. I specialize in helping clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, caregiver burnout, and life transitions. My approach integrates EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused strategies to promote healing, resilience, and growth. True wellness goes beyond symptom relief, guiding clients to explore the six areas of wealth—physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and financial well-being—so they can connect with their authentic, AMAZING self.
You're insightful, capable, craving more than surface-level change and ready for more. I work with individuals who want to harness insight, sharpen their direction, and live with deeper intention. My approach is kind, direct and empowering. Together, we explore identity, strengthen confidence, develop intentional strategies for life/relationships and create a more aligned path forward. I offer virtual therapy, EMDR, coaching, individual, and couples sessions—designed to fit your goals and pace. Let's uncover what’s next for you.
You're insightful, capable, craving more than surface-level change and ready for more. I work with individuals who want to harness insight, sharpen their direction, and live with deeper intention. My approach is kind, direct and empowering. Together, we explore identity, strengthen confidence, develop intentional strategies for life/relationships and create a more aligned path forward. I offer virtual therapy, EMDR, coaching, individual, and couples sessions—designed to fit your goals and pace. Let's uncover what’s next for you.
I draw from CBT, ACT and Solution-Focused techniques.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, constantly overthinking, or like you're carrying the weight of everyone else's expectations, you're not alone. Life can feel like a lot, especially when you're trying to balance relationships, work, family, and figuring out who you are in the middle of it all.
I draw from CBT, ACT and Solution-Focused techniques.
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, constantly overthinking, or like you're carrying the weight of everyone else's expectations, you're not alone. Life can feel like a lot, especially when you're trying to balance relationships, work, family, and figuring out who you are in the middle of it all.
I provide treatment to individuals with social and emotional concerns such as, social skills, anxiety, aggression, depression, self-esteem, gender identity, impulsivity, hyperactivity, complex traumas and much more. I use a wide range of evidence-based practices and modalities that are specific to the needs of my clients and provide a safe space to process and understand their feelings and emotions. My wish is to provide my clients with a great therapeutic experience
I provide treatment to individuals with social and emotional concerns such as, social skills, anxiety, aggression, depression, self-esteem, gender identity, impulsivity, hyperactivity, complex traumas and much more. I use a wide range of evidence-based practices and modalities that are specific to the needs of my clients and provide a safe space to process and understand their feelings and emotions. My wish is to provide my clients with a great therapeutic experience
Kelsey Atwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Waitlist for new clients
Becoming a mom (or new parent) really is one of the most meaningful and overwhelming transitions in life. You don’t have to navigate it alone! With the right support, things will feel more manageable.
I specialize in supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals and mothers of young children who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unlike themselves. Many of my clients are navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, identity shifts, perfectionism, relationship stress, and the emotional load of modern motherhood.
Becoming a mom (or new parent) really is one of the most meaningful and overwhelming transitions in life. You don’t have to navigate it alone! With the right support, things will feel more manageable.
I specialize in supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals and mothers of young children who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unlike themselves. Many of my clients are navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, identity shifts, perfectionism, relationship stress, and the emotional load of modern motherhood.
I utilized a mixture of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I have worked with various age groups from teens to older adults that struggle with psychosis, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, and social issues.
I utilized a mixture of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I have worked with various age groups from teens to older adults that struggle with psychosis, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, and social issues.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address various concerns, such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain.
I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and safe environment so you feel comfortable being your most authentic self. I work with people from diverse backgrounds and ensure we make space to incorporate your values and identities into your treatment goals. I pride myself on providing the most effective treatments for your presenting concerns. Whether it be symptom relief, behavior change, learning healthy communication and positive coping skills, processing grief, or improving your overall quality of life, we can work together to create a personalized plan in line with what you hope to gain from treatment.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address various concerns, such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain.
I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and safe environment so you feel comfortable being your most authentic self. I work with people from diverse backgrounds and ensure we make space to incorporate your values and identities into your treatment goals. I pride myself on providing the most effective treatments for your presenting concerns. Whether it be symptom relief, behavior change, learning healthy communication and positive coping skills, processing grief, or improving your overall quality of life, we can work together to create a personalized plan in line with what you hope to gain from treatment.
During my decades of clinical practice, I have helped others, and couples, in a safe and supportive setting, heal old wounds and successfully navigate the most difficult storms life can conjure up. Regaining your direction, sense of wellbeing and rebuilding your self-esteem, and relationships will be essential goals in our work together. Let's get started.
During my decades of clinical practice, I have helped others, and couples, in a safe and supportive setting, heal old wounds and successfully navigate the most difficult storms life can conjure up. Regaining your direction, sense of wellbeing and rebuilding your self-esteem, and relationships will be essential goals in our work together. Let's get started.
I am here to help you navigate life's challenges and transitions. Together, we can learn to overcome and manage the fears, anxieties and life transitions that can sometimes make us feel stuck.
I am here to help you navigate life's challenges and transitions. Together, we can learn to overcome and manage the fears, anxieties and life transitions that can sometimes make us feel stuck.
With a strong foundation in community mental health, my experience has been centered on supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating the challenges of trauma, depression, and anxiety. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside clients from diverse backgrounds, many of whom have faced complex emotional and relational struggles rooted in unresolved trauma, childhood wounds, and interpersonal difficulties.
With a strong foundation in community mental health, my experience has been centered on supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating the challenges of trauma, depression, and anxiety. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside clients from diverse backgrounds, many of whom have faced complex emotional and relational struggles rooted in unresolved trauma, childhood wounds, and interpersonal difficulties.
Welcome to your first step at recieving the care you need. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, anxiety, depression and more. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Welcome to your first step at recieving the care you need. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, anxiety, depression and more. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Rachael Gay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I know that change is hard and seeking support is brave. It is a privilege to be alongside you in your journey towards becoming the person you want to be and living the life you want to live. I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. Our therapy will be a space where it is okay to show up as your authentic self and share your feelings. We will collaborate to identify and work towards the changes you want to see in your life, brainstorm ways to overcome patterns you may feel stuck in, and support you in gaining the insight needed to foster progress.
I know that change is hard and seeking support is brave. It is a privilege to be alongside you in your journey towards becoming the person you want to be and living the life you want to live. I am a licensed clinical social worker with many years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. Our therapy will be a space where it is okay to show up as your authentic self and share your feelings. We will collaborate to identify and work towards the changes you want to see in your life, brainstorm ways to overcome patterns you may feel stuck in, and support you in gaining the insight needed to foster progress.
The people who find me tend to be perceptive, compassionate people who are good at taking care of others but have lost connection with their own needs, feelings, and desires. You may want to feel grounded in yourself yet lose yourself in relationships. You may feel both "too much" and "not enough" for others. Many come when a relationship ends or when anxiety, depression, or self-doubt become unmanageable. I believe these symptoms aren't flaws but intelligent responses to what you've been through. Together, we'll bring compassionate curiosity to these patterns, not to fix you, but to help you become more fully who you already are.
The people who find me tend to be perceptive, compassionate people who are good at taking care of others but have lost connection with their own needs, feelings, and desires. You may want to feel grounded in yourself yet lose yourself in relationships. You may feel both "too much" and "not enough" for others. Many come when a relationship ends or when anxiety, depression, or self-doubt become unmanageable. I believe these symptoms aren't flaws but intelligent responses to what you've been through. Together, we'll bring compassionate curiosity to these patterns, not to fix you, but to help you become more fully who you already are.
Hi, my name is Camesha Harper, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Through your therapeutic journey, I will meet you exactly where you are. Therapy can be scary and filled with uncertainty. We will work on the goals that you identify and together develop a plan of action. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced traumas in life, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, mood disorders, dysregulation, and BIPOC stressors.
Hi, my name is Camesha Harper, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Through your therapeutic journey, I will meet you exactly where you are. Therapy can be scary and filled with uncertainty. We will work on the goals that you identify and together develop a plan of action. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced traumas in life, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, mood disorders, dysregulation, and BIPOC stressors.
I am here to support you develop life-changing habits to cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide effective tools to help you make practical choices. My mission is to provide the utmost care for you and help you overcome internal struggles that hinder you from living in the present. I am here to support you heal wounds in your life by updating outdated thoughts and befriending symptoms. You will learn how to live in the moment, regulate emotions, develop effective ways to cope with stress, and improve relationships with others.
I am here to support you develop life-changing habits to cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide effective tools to help you make practical choices. My mission is to provide the utmost care for you and help you overcome internal struggles that hinder you from living in the present. I am here to support you heal wounds in your life by updating outdated thoughts and befriending symptoms. You will learn how to live in the moment, regulate emotions, develop effective ways to cope with stress, and improve relationships with others.
Hi, I’m Cherie. If you’ve been holding it all together for everyone else but quietly feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—you’re not alone. I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Therapy with me won’t feel stiff—I’m intentional about creating a space where you can exhale and truly be yourself. My style is real, relational, and grounded in evidence-based care, with creativity, humor, and faith integration if desired. We’ll laugh, we may cry, and we’ll do the work—so you can move forward feeling more like yourself, whole, grounded, and at peace.
Hi, I’m Cherie. If you’ve been holding it all together for everyone else but quietly feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck—you’re not alone. I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Therapy with me won’t feel stiff—I’m intentional about creating a space where you can exhale and truly be yourself. My style is real, relational, and grounded in evidence-based care, with creativity, humor, and faith integration if desired. We’ll laugh, we may cry, and we’ll do the work—so you can move forward feeling more like yourself, whole, grounded, and at peace.
I'm passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your story. I practice EMDR along with Narrative therapy and take a compassionate, collaborative approach to help you process challenges, connect with your strengths, and find meaningful growth. I believe that every individual has the innate capacity to overcome their past and create a life and relationships they truly prefer. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for your unique story.
I'm passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your story. I practice EMDR along with Narrative therapy and take a compassionate, collaborative approach to help you process challenges, connect with your strengths, and find meaningful growth. I believe that every individual has the innate capacity to overcome their past and create a life and relationships they truly prefer. My therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for your unique story.
