Online Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Universal City, California CA
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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 Universal City, CA
ACT
Annalisa Barrett
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I offer both in person and virtual therapy. My sessions are 50 mins long. I treat both individuals and couples using a variety of treatment modalities. You are welcome to a free initial 15 min consultation prior to scheduling a session.
I cater my work to my client's individual needs. Collaboratively we will determine the direction of treatment. I am looking forward to connecting with you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
ACT
Lisa Chester-Schyman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I offer online therapy for teens through older adults specializing in grief, loss, life transitions and trauma. My approach is rooted in depth psychology, and grounded in a client-centered relational framework. I create a supportive space where clients can explore their inner world, navigate complex emotions, and reconnect with resilience and meaning. I hold a masters degree in Clinical Psychology through Antioch University, Los Angeles and bring warmth, presence, and curiosity to the therapy process. I also have a background in trauma through Peter Levines Somatic Experiencing Program and a specialization in grief through Our House Los Angeles.
8 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
ACT
Castle Rock Family Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, ACSW
At Castle Rock Family Services, our mission is simple: Help More People More. We are dedicated to strengthening our community by providing compassionate therapy and meaningful support. Our experienced clinicians meet you where you are in your journey, offering guidance, connection, and resources to help you find peace and reach your fullest potential. Whether through in-person or telehealth sessions, we are here to support you every step of the way.
12 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
ACT
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
For over 17 years, I have specialized in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions. I practice evidence-based psychotherapy, including CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, somatic therapy, and mindfulness, and I combine these methods with a warm, compassionate, pragmatic, and goal-oriented approach. My aim is to help you overcome depression, anxiety, and trauma while fostering growth in your relationships and navigating life changes, enabling you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life free from suffering.
19 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
ACT
Judith Nitchie
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT36770
Since the advent of the Covid pandemic all sessions have been through teletherapy - either video or phone. While the initial motivator is protection of our physical health, the practice provides increased accessibility and convenience for clients. Studies (and practice) have shown that teletherapy can be equally effective as in-person therapy.
32 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
ACT
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 Universal City, CA (Online Only)
ACT
Sandy Kong
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 119380
At Nourishment Mental Health I enjoy being a catalyst for change and healing. I strive to provide supportive, nurturing, and genuine care to all my clients. It comes from a place of truly wanting people to heal and grow. There's nothing more exciting than witnessing somebody exercise their inner courage. My goal is to be able to provide you with a safe space, a trusting therapeutic relationship, and a respectful environment for you to be able to thrive in.
Nourishment Mental Health offers mental health services to teens (14+), adults (18+), and couples throughout the Sacramento Area. Additional services include Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Psychedelic Integration. Services can be provided to all California residents via telehealth. In person therapy is offered in Sacramento, Ca (Nisenan and Miwok Land).
11 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
ACT
Lisa Abdilova Andresen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Major life stressors often trigger flare-ups of mental health challenges.
Are you feeling disconnected from friends, or working a job you don't love?
Have you felt unlike yourself lately? Irritable, unmotivated, and detached? Worried about letting others down? Not looking forward to anything?
Maybe you're feeling guilty for procrastinating? Finding it tough to relax or sleep restfully?
Is your inner critic getting louder? Do you keep wondering if you're doing enough, are loved enough, or will ever be good enough?
What if the links between trauma and achievement are playing out for you?
Life is tough, and so are you.
9 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
ACT
Chris Guthrey
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in providing teletherapy services tailored specifically for men. Understanding the unique challenges that men face, I offer a confidential and supportive space to address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and personal and spiritual growth. I provide a confidential and supportive environment for men of any ethnicity or sexual orientation.
11 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
ACT
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
Get expert mental health support wherever you are with personalized, flexible video sessions. Our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform ensures your privacy, while licensed professionals deliver the same high-quality care as in-person visits—no compromises, just accessible, confidential help on your terms.
10 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
ACT
Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Currently accepting clients and offering virtual therapy sessions!
As a high achiever, work in progress people pleaser, and highly sensitive person, I enjoy working and supporting people who share these traits. Balancing family, work, and friends can be overwhelming and I am here to support your wellness journey so you can live a more sustainable and meaningful life that honors you and your inner child. If you are looking for a genuine and compassionate person, you will enjoy working with me!
13 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA (Online Only)
ACT
Holly Hoffman, PsyD, Psychotherapy
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA & NY
I am currently offering phone, video, and a hybrid of in person appointments depending upon the needs of my clients.
13 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
ACT
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 Universal City, CA
ACT
Enlightened Self Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
If you feel highly attuned to others’ emotions, carry a constant sense of overwhelm, or find yourself managing an ongoing inner dialogue, you are not alone. Many of these experiences are shaped by how we’ve learned to survive, adapt, and stay safe.
We offer a space where all parts of you are welcome, especially the ones that have had to work the hardest. Together, we can gently reconnect you to your present moment experience and support you in moving through feelings of overwhelm with care and intention.
If you’re wanting to deepen your connection with your body and learn how to work with sensations rather than against them, we can help. Our approach integrates somatic therapies, including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Brainspotting, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
We are committed to providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that honors your lived experience.
6 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
ACT
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 Universal City, CA
ACT
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 Universal City, CA
ACT
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 Universal City, CA
ACT
Sara Denman
Psychologist, Psy.D
During COVID I found that working virtually has been efficient and affective for my clients. I also offer in-person sessions for those who are local and prefer to come to my office.
27 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
ACT
Jennifer Bearden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Telehealth is delivered through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform that allows me to provide therapy to my clients via live video conferencing. This can be done anywhere you have a computer or smartphone. If traditional in-person appointments are not convenient, or you simply prefer connecting virtually, telehealth may be the option for you.
26 Years Experience
Online in Universal City, CA
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Universal City, California Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Universal City, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Trauma and PTSD (67%), and Depression (66%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Depression |
| 56% | Stress |
| 51% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 44% | Self Esteem |
| 43% | Women's Issues |