Online Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Pauma Valley, California CA
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Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who feel stuck in cycles of disconnection, conflict or emotional distance and are unsure how to repair the bond they once had. Many of the individuals and couples I work with, including LGBTQ+ partners, are navigating betrayal, trauma, attachment injuries, or long standing relational patterns that feel overwhelming or exhausting. I also support individuals whose relationship distress is impacting their mental health, sense of self, or ability to feel secure and connected. My clients are often seeking a deeper sense of emotional safety and connection, and are ready to do the work it takes to heal.
I am an experienced couples therapist who has spent several years working almost exclusively with couples, including LGBTQ+ couples and individuals. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), an evidence-based approach that helps partners understand their attachment needs, identify and break negative cycles, and rebuild emotional connection.
Reaching out for couples or individual therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when things feel tense or uncertain. You don’t have to have all the answers before starting. If you are motivated to better understand your relationship patterns and willing to do the work, therapy can be a powerful place to slow down, reconnect, and create meaningful change together.
6 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA (Online Only)
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New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC)
Pre-Licensed Professional
We offer in-person and online (telehealth) confidential psychological counseling and assessment services to individuals, couples and families in the greater Santa Barbara area. Counselors are here to help clients explore life transitions, relationship issues and a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, compulsive behaviors, substance use, job loss and stress, aging, isolation and anger management. Many clients experience a 15% reduction in overall distress after only eight sessions. Counselors are ready and able to serve you. We will match your needs with the education and experience of our clinicians to find the best person to assist you.
The clinic offers confidential counseling services in both English and Spanish with masters and doctoral-level interns gaining hours for clinical licensure, supervised by licensed clinicians. We are able to meet with you on a personal, confidential basis and offer a sliding-fee scale, ranging from $16 - $96/session.
We maintain a commitment to serve, reflecting the individual's ability to pay for services. We also offer groups for Parenting, Anxiety Coping Skills, Veterans, and court-approved Anger Management. Please call for current groups and schedules.
66 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
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Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help couples move from 'silent survival' to a healthy, lasting legacy. Whether you are navigating the heavy weight of hidden addictions, broken trust, or the unique communication strain of an ADHD/neurodiverse relationship, I provide a grounded space to restore what’s been lost.
8 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA (Online Only)
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Salvadore Coaching LLC
Life Coach, Holistic Life Coach, Certified Breathwork Instructor, Certified Hypnotist
It's not the speed in life, it's the acceleration. The question isn't if we all experience anxiety in life. We do. The question is: how are we relating to that anxiety? I work with both individuals and couples on this, as well as relationship conflicts they may be experiencing, and on life transitions. Sometimes, we can feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional reactivity, or self-doubt, even when things appear stable on the outside. We work together to identify patterns, build healthier communication skills, and develop practical tools to reduce or reframe anxiety and increase emotional resilience.
As a holistic life coach, I incorporate therapeutic dialogue, mindfulness, breathwork, and hypnosis to support regulation within the nervous system and lasting change. I offer a steady, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down - decelerate - gain clarity, and move toward more grounded, connected ways of living.
My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and sensitive to cultural and immigrant experiences.
14 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
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Kristina Anzell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CPSC
Come hair a mess, baby in your arms, pjs on. The important part of therapy is showing up, not showing up put together!
10 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
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Susana Scotti, Journey Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 12 years of experience, providing virtual sessions in California and New York, offering increased flexibility, convenience and privacy for sessions. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s most difficult challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care.
13 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA (Online Only)
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Brian Penrod
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Are you experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, or feeling overwhelmed? I'm here to help you retrain your brain to become a source of comfort and strength. By reducing stress, you'll be able to channel your energy toward what truly matters to you.
Using evidence-based techniques, I provide my clients with practical tools and strategies to make meaningful progress. I offer comprehensive anxiety support, techniques for improving couples communication, and brief, targeted treatment approaches for trauma. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment. Clients describe me as a compassionate and attentive listener who creates a comfortable space for growth. My approach incorporates mindfulness practices, an area where I have extensive experience.
15 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
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Chris Doorley
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT, MA
I practice Humanistic therapy (Buddhist psychology, Gestalt, secular mindfulness) for clients anywhere in California
8 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
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Tracey Kiernan
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
You don’t have to keep holding it all together on your own.
I offer online therapy for women and couples who look like they’re managing life well on the outside—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or not quite like themselves. Many of my clients are navigating high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship struggles, and major life transitions, including perimenopause.
Virtual therapy with me is not a watered-down version of in-person work—it’s focused, effective, and designed to create real change. From the comfort of your own space, we’ll work to help you feel more grounded in your body, clearer in your mind, and more connected in your relationships.
If you’re in a relationship, online sessions can help you break out of repeating conflict cycles, better understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and rebuild connection—even if things have felt stuck for a long time.
My approach blends practical tools with deeper, insight-oriented work. We focus first on regulation—so you’re not just talking about your life, you’re actually able to shift how you experience it.
Online therapy offers flexibility, privacy, and accessibility—without sacrificing depth.
If you’re ready for support that goes beyond coping and helps you create meaningful, lasting change, I’d love to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
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The Connection Clinic
Marriage and Family Therapist
Welcome to the Connection Clinic, where healing and connection are at the heart of our practice. Our clinician-led team represents a diverse group, centering our work with people of color, queer individuals, immigrants, first-generation families, and people with disabilities. We emphasize somatic and mind-body approaches to therapy, fostering a compassionate and welcoming relationship where you can feel supported to explore your personal journey toward mental well-being. Whether you’re facing mental health challenges or seeking deeper self-understanding, we are here to support you every step of the way.
9 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA (Online Only)
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Gail Kirk Poust
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I offer secure video sessions through My Best Practice for private pay or Allminds and Alma platforms for insurance billing.
12 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA (Online Only)
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Oksana Pueschel
Marriage and Family Therapist, Grad Dip Family Counselling
Oksana’s style of therapy is informal, compassionate, wholistic and responsive to each person’s unique needs, idenifying their strengths and options to develop strategies to achieve their goals. She will guide those willing to explore themselves and build a greater understanding of the different aspects of their experience, from the emotional, mental, and physical, to the family, social, cultural, and spiritual dimensions.
19 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
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Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD
We open the session with a few minutes of meditation, then dive into what's resonant for you in the moment. Multi-faceted therapeutic explorations underpinned by mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, Ericksonian trance work, somatics, attachment theory and parts work. Compassionate, discerning and collaborative care.
11 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
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Lisa Abrams-Misbeek
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Hi. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I offer virtual therapy to individuals as well as couples throughout California.
I accept both Insurance as well as Private Pay clients. I specialize in substances abuse, dual diagnosis, stress, anxiety, depression, codependency, loss, relationship issues, and many other issues. I look forward to working with you to help you find resolution to your problems.
15 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA (Online Only)
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Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
Our therapeutic approach centers around the understanding that each person is a unique individual, and their life experiences greatly influence their perception of the world. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that cultivates security, acceptance, and inclusivity.
7 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
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Best Life Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LMFT, APCC
Modern life places enormous pressure on women to do it all. Our team of compassionate therapists offers a supportive space where you can slow down, explore what’s weighing on you, and reconnect with your values and well-being. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, motherhood, or a meaningful life transition, we’re here to help you gain clarity, strengthen your inner resources, and move forward with intention and confidence.
12 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
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Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Whether you are an expert with online meetings or are a little hesitant to start telemedicine, I promise you, online therapy with me doesn't feel like another stiff, robotic Zoom meeting. I’ve intentionally designed my virtual practice to feel just as warm, connected, and down-to-earth as sitting across from each other in a cozy office. You get the exact same focused, high-quality care and deep collaboration—just without the stress of fighting traffic, rushing to an appointment, or even having to put on real shoes.
We live busy lives, and finding a block of time to take care of your mental health is hard enough. Telehealth makes it incredibly easy to fit real, impactful support right into your day, whether you're logging on from your couch, your office, in your car (while parked), or a quiet corner of your home. All you need is a comfortable spot and a secure internet connection, and we can get to work getting you unstuck, wherever you happen to be.
14 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA (Online Only)
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Brandy Jaramillo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With over 15 years of experience working with older adults and their families, I bring a deep understanding of the emotional, physical, and relational challenges that come with aging and caregiving.
5 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA (Online Only)
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Angelique Umutesi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Roots & Refuge Center was created by Angelique Umutesi, LCSW, a refugee and therapist, to help people heal in a safe and caring space.
Angelique’s life experience showed her that many people, especially refugees and immigrants, need support that understands their culture and struggles.
At Roots & Refuge, we offer therapy, spiritual care, and community support, all with kindness and respect.
We believe everyone’s healing journey is unique, and we are here to walk with you.
5 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA (Online Only)
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Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
I am a therapist who approaches this work with steadiness, depth, and respect for the complexity of being human. I bring nearly two decades of experience in the mental health and addiction field, including work in high acuity and relationally complex settings, which has shaped a grounded and thoughtful clinical presence. I am comfortable sitting with intensity, uncertainty, and contradiction, and I do not rush people toward solutions before there is understanding. My priority is creating a therapeutic space that feels emotionally safe, contained, and honest, where difficult material can be explored without fear of judgment or pressure to perform.
I do not see people as broken or deficient. I understand symptoms, patterns, and behaviors as responses that developed in context, often as ways of coping, protecting, or surviving. Over time, these responses can become limiting or painful, but they usually make sense when viewed through the lens of lived experience. Therapy, for me, is an opportunity to slow things down enough to understand what has shaped you, what feels misaligned now, and what continues to repeat despite your best efforts to change it.
My style is relational, direct, and collaborative. I value honesty over reassurance and clarity over quick fixes. I am engaged in the work and will offer reflection, perspective, and challenge when it is useful, while remaining attuned to pacing and readiness. I believe meaningful therapy requires both compassion and accountability, and that change is most sustainable when it grows from insight, agency, and choice rather than pressure or shame.
I work well with clients who are motivated to engage in foundational work and who are open to looking beneath the surface of symptoms or conflict. This does not mean you need to have answers or know exactly where to begin. It means a willingness to be curious, reflective, and honest about what is working, what is not, and what feels difficult to face alone. Therapy is not about becoming someone else. It is about reconnecting with parts of yourself that may have been silenced, protected, or lost along the way.
At its core, my work is guided by humanistic values and a belief in each person’s capacity for self understanding and meaningful choice. I do not position myself as an authority over your inner life. Instead, I see therapy as a collaborative process in which we work together to make sense of your experience and move forward in ways that feel coherent, intentional, and sustainable. I hold this work with care, seriousness, and humility, recognizing the trust it requires to invite someone into your inner world.
3 Years Experience
Online in Pauma Valley, CA
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Pauma Valley, California Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Pauma Valley, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Trauma and PTSD (66%), and Depression (66%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Depression |
| 56% | Stress |
| 52% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 45% | Self Esteem |
| 44% | Women's Issues |