Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Westmont, CA
Browse Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Westmont, 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 Westmont, CA
Online in Westmont, 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 Westmont, 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 Westmont, CA
Online in Westmont, CA
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Alexis Hollingsworth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I offer online therapy for anxious young adults aged 18-35, whether you are just starting your journey into adulthood or have been through it for awhile I'm here to help you regain control of your life. I offer support for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, relationships, school issues, and career counseling. Through our work together you will be able to reconnect with yourself and what's important to you while learning how to cope with all of the stresses that adulthood can bring.
4 Years Experience
Online in Westmont, CA (Online Only)
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Tara Maazel
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PN1-NC
My name is Tara and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with clients in California via Telehealth. I work with adults who have experienced trauma, chronic health issues, invisible illnesses, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. I utilize an individualized and tailored approach drawing from my training in IFS, EMDR, CBT, and Somatic Art therapy. I hope to create a warm, authentic, and empowering environment for clients to express themselves freely and explore their inner landscape. Please do not hesitate to reach out for a free 15-minute telephone consultation to determine whether we may be a good fit for working together.
9 Years Experience
Online in Westmont, CA (Online Only)
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Brooke Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
I'm from Los Angeles, where I still live, and I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University. Over the past five years I've worked across private practice, community mental health, and school-based settings, where I developed a real love for trauma work with teens.
My approach is holistic, with attention to the mind, body, and spirit. I see therapy as deeply collaborative, and I believe every teen is capable of healing when they're connected with support that actually fits them. That fit matters more than almost anything else, a teen who feels talked at or managed will politely wait out the hour, and not much will change.
Naturally, most teens don't arrive thrilled about talking to a stranger. Some are guarded, some are exhausted, some agreed to come mostly to get you off their back. I get it, I've been there myself. My aim is to meet your teen where they are and build a relationship steady enough that they can lean on it on the heavier days. That usually takes a few sessions, and it's normal for progress to look like very little for a while before it looks like something.
I'm trained in several modalities, including EMDR, parts work, Gestalt, CRM, and TRM. Rather than list more acronyms, I'd be glad to talk through what your teen is dealing with and answer any questions you have.
5 Years Experience
Online in Westmont, CA (Online Only)
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Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
All treatment interventions are collaboratively designed and customized to address the unique needs of each client, grounded in the latest evidence-based practices.
19 Years Experience
Online in Westmont, CA (Online Only)
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Dr. Jadah Petty
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I offer culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy that is tailored to meet your needs. Whether it be anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, or difficulty managing emotions, I will work with you to find a treatment that fits best based on your needs and goals. Change is what I always work towards in therapy and we will consistently assess the process to ensure you are getting what you need. Taking the whole person into account, including culture and identity, I will work to create a space that is affirming, nonjudgmental, and genuine. If you'd like to learn more, please feel free to reach out and set up a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation!
7 Years Experience
Online in Westmont, CA (Online Only)
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Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to create meaningful, measurable change in how they feel, function, and relate to others. My approach is evidence-based, empathic, and solution-focused, with therapy centered on helping you achieve clear goals so that progress is noticeable in daily life. I work with a wide range of concerns—including anxiety, low mood, loss, self-doubt, and life transitions—and have particular expertise in performance psychology, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, and questions of purpose or meaning. If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right next step, I also offer a one-time consultation assessment to help clarify what may be contributing to your current stress and identify effective pathways forward, whether through therapy or other strategies.
25 Years Experience
Online in Westmont, CA (Online Only)
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Jayson L. Mystkowski
Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Jayson L. Mystkowski received a Ph.D. from UCLA’s Clinical Psychology program in 2003 and a B.A. Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in Psychology, with Departmental Honors, from Northwestern University in 1997. At UCLA, where he has been a Clinical Professor for over 20yrs in their Psychology Clinic, Dr. Mystkowski acquired a strong foundation in applying behavior theories to the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders while working with Dr. Michelle Craske and has published several papers on this topic. His clinical training is diverse, with time spent on anxiety treatment studies at UCLA, practicum and post-doctoral training at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital System, and an APA-accredited internship at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). After 15yrs as a licensed clinical psychologist and the Associate Clinical Director at Cognitive Behavior Associates in Beverly Hills, Dr. Mystkowski founded Cognitive Behavior Health Partners in 2019. Dr. Mystkowski is licensed in CA (#20077), CT (#4416), NY (#027100), WA (#61634860) and British Columbia (#1035249), has been granted the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT: E. Passport Mobility #14145) and a Certificate of Professional Qualification (CPQ) by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).
22 Years Experience
Online in Westmont, CA (Online Only)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Westmont, CA Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Westmont, CA average 13 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (74%), and Trauma and PTSD (65%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Stress |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
| 48% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 29% | Asian |
| 28% | Christian |