Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Browse Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Palos Verdes Estates, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Jaclyn Epstein-Calvert
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I believe that therapy is most powerful when it feels human, collaborative, and grounded in real life. My work is guided by a deep respect for the complexity of people’s experiences and the relationships that shape us. I am especially passionate about supporting adults and parents as they navigate stress, identity shifts, and the emotional challenges that often come with family life.
With a background in both education and psychotherapy, I bring a developmental and neuroscience-informed lens to my work, helping clients better understand their emotional patterns and nervous system responses. My goal is to create a space where people feel genuinely understood, supported, and empowered to move toward greater clarity, connection, and resilience.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Online in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Hillary Marshall
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PsyD, LCSW
I have 26 years of experience in the helping profession, and I have been practicing as a licensed psychotherapist for the past 18 years. During this time, I have helped children, teenagers, adults, and families resolve conflicts and successfully cope with adverse physical, mental and behavioral health issues. I also have treated homeless military veterans as well as individuals with intellectual issues, posttraumatic stress, eating disorders,
codependency, domestic violence, and chemical dependency. I have provided individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and art therapy in both English and Spanish. I have also provided group and individual supervision to pre-licensed therapists.
26 Years Experience
Online in Palos Verdes Estates, CA (Online Only)
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Kim Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, ATR
Hi! Thank you for considering me to be your therapist! I really enjoy helping my clients meet their goals. I'm an experienced therapist who is kind, creative, non judgmental and resourceful. I'm an LPCC and an art therapist and I am trained in EMDR. Most of my clients are coming to me to work on feeling less anxious, shift negative thought patterns, tackle rumination, overcome depression or learn how to navigate symptoms of ADHD. I'm a fellow ADHDer and have extensive training in all things neurodivergence including RSD, PDA, burnout, executive functioning skills and common co-occuring medical issues.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Online in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Nancee Belshaw
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lonely, anxious, or dissatisfied with the direction of your life? You don't have to face these challenges alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can speak openly, better understand yourself, and discover new possibilities. I believe that meaningful change is possible at any age. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, emotional distress, or a major life transition, I would welcome the opportunity to help you move toward a more fulfilling life.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Online in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Rose Hanna Counseling Services
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., LMFT
At Rose Hanna Counseling Services, we help couples, individuals, and families in Long Beach turn "we're stuck" into "we've got this." Using proven approaches like the Gottman Method, EFT, CBT, and DBT, our team offers real tools for anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles — no judgment, just genuine support. Ready for a change? Reach out and let's talk.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Online in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Drew Carr
Psychologist, Ph.D.
You had a good day. Work went well; you exercised; maybe even spent time with people you care about. Then you got home, noticed everything you had not done, opened your phone “for a minute,” and disappeared into comparison, research, or another plan to improve your life. By bedtime, the day no longer felt like enough. I work with thoughtful, driven folks, often ADHD or ADHD-ish, who look capable from the outside but feel restless, scattered, disconnected, or chronically behind. You may be successful and self-aware, yet exhausted from constantly trying to fix yourself.
My approach is practical and collaborative, grounded in contextual behavioral science. We look beneath procrastination, distraction, burnout, and indecision to understand how these patterns developed and what keeps them going. Therapy is not another performance test. It is a place to rebuild self-trust and act from what matters—not shame, fear, or proving.
I do not offer a final formula for what your life should be. I can help you slow the machinery down, recognize the rules that have been running you, and take the next honest step without abandoning yourself. If you have built a life that should feel meaningful but doesn't feel like home, contact me to see whether we're a good fit.
10 Years Experience
Online in Palos Verdes Estates, CA (Online Only)
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Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Online in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Karen Petren
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I became a therapist because I believe that each of one of us can live more fully and with more happiness and depth. It takes work and a positive connection with someone who cares and reminds you of what your inner voice is telling you. “We’re in this together,” is something I truly live by as a therapist. Hold on, the ride might get a little bumpy, but it will be so worth the effort!
25 Years Experience
Online in Palos Verdes Estates, CA (Online Only)
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Enlightened Self Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to seek the support you need.
You may be wondering who you’ll be meeting with as you begin your healing journey. I am a Tohono O'odham and Mexican American, neurodivergent, cisgender, bisexual female. My identity and lived experience are an integral part of how I show up in this work with care, humility, and a deep respect for each person’s story.
As a therapist, I am committed to ongoing learning and growth in service of my clients. Over the years in private practice, I have learned to trust my intuition while developing and refining different healing approaches. This process has deepened my connection to Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Brainspotting.
At my practice, I have had the pleasure of working with individuals who are deeply committed to their healing. Our therapists share this same dedication and are equally committed to the clients they serve.
In our work together, we thoughtfully interweave these modalities to support deeper, more integrated healing.
I feel a deep commitment to the people I have the privilege to work with and walk alongside in their process.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Online in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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Todd Deutsch
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in your relationships or personal life can be difficult to navigate alone. As a therapist specializing in men’s therapy in Los Angeles, I’ve spent more than 20 years helping men, individuals, couples, and professionals better understand themselves, work through challenges, and build greater confidence, connection, and fulfillment.
My work in men’s therapy focuses on relationships, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, communication, emotional vulnerability, and the pressures men often carry in their personal and professional lives. I also work closely with high-functioning professionals who may appear successful on the outside while privately struggling with stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, or a sense that something is missing.
In addition to men’s counseling, I provide individual therapy and couples counseling in West Los Angeles, helping people navigate relationship patterns, improve communication, work through conflict, and develop healthier, more meaningful connections.
I'm also the author of Grounded Openness, a book exploring attachment, relationships, and how we can become more emotionally available without losing our sense of self. These ideas are an important part of my work, helping clients better understand how past experiences and relationship patterns influence their lives today.
My approach is warm, genuine, practical, and collaborative. I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can speak openly, feel understood, and gain meaningful insight without judgment. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or simply looking to grow, my goal is to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
I offer in-person therapy in West Los Angeles and online therapy throughout California. If you're considering therapy and wondering whether we'd be a good fit, I welcome you to reach out for a complimentary 10–15 minute introductory call.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Online in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Palos Verdes Estates, CA Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Palos Verdes Estates, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (74%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Stress |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
| 46% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 44% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Men |
| 28% | Asian |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |