Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Salinas, CA
Browse Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Salinas, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Jennifer Neilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
I provide trauma-focused, person-centered psychotherapy; in-person office,, and online therapy sessions are available. I utilize an eclectic blend of modalities, such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Ego State Therapy(EST), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Salinas, CA
Online in Salinas, CA
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Laurie Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, IFS, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR, Cyclical Pain Repatterning, Somatic, Expressive Arts
Caring-hearted, when painful experiences disrupt you, find peace.
Helping Good-Hearted Confident People Recover from a Life Shock!
If your life was disrupted by an unexpected experience and you cannot stop the cycles of self-doubt, sorrow or frustration, help is here. While you have achieved some success and happiness, a curve ball has changed your emotions. You wish for life to feel like a warm hug or uplifting event but instead you are exhausted from grief and perhaps, confusion. This leads to loneliness. You long to find peace.
27 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA (Online Only)
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Hailey Williford
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hi, I'm Hailey! I know searching for a new therapist can be overwhelming, so let's stick to the basics! I specialize in treating ADHD, autism, OCD, PMDD, anxiety, and LGBTQ+ issues and exploration. I am queer and neurodivergent myself, so it is my mission to provide a space that feels affirming, safe, and understanding of your own unique experience. Whether you already know what you want out of therapy or are looking for direction, let's work together to explore your values and goals, and look at the behaviors that could be in the way of your best life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA (Online Only)
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Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We believe in authentic communication and living your truth. Our goal is to help you find your voice and take up space in a world that can be challenging to navigate. As individuals who have experienced these challenges firsthand, we're here to "hold your hand" throughout your healing journey.
7 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA
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Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands.
We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace.
Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again.
What we offer:
• Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now
• Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.)
• Sliding-scale rates for affordable care
• In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions
You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.
14 Years Experience
Online in Salinas, CA
Salinas is the county seat of Monterey County and the birthplace of John Steinbeck, a city with a majority Latino population deeply rooted in the agricultural economy of the Salinas Valley, and a mental health landscape shaped by the significant challenges of agricultural labor, immigration stress, gang violence in some neighborhoods, and limited access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care. Spanish-language therapy is essential here, and the demand for bilingual practitioners who understand the specific stressors of farmworker and immigrant community life significantly outpaces supply. Natividad Medical Center, a county-run hospital, provides some behavioral health services, and community health organizations supplement what is a relatively limited private therapy sector. Common therapy concerns include trauma, family separation stress, anxiety, depression, and the intergenerational challenges faced by a community navigating the intersection of a demanding agricultural economy and evolving cultural identity.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Salinas, CA Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Salinas, CA average 13 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (69%), and Trauma and PTSD (66%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
Online Only |
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| 47% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 69% | Depression |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Stress |
| 50% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Asian |