ACT Therapy in California
We offer ACT in person at our Redding office by a licensed clinicians and supervised associates. We proudly accept self-pay clients as well as Aetna, Health Net, L.A. Care, Magellan, UnitedHealthcare, Partnership, and Medi-Cal.
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that helps individuals develop psychological flexibility, navigate difficult thoughts and emotions, and live more fully in alignment with their values. Rather than focusing on eliminating uncomfortable feelings, ACT encourages mindfulness, self-compassion, and acceptance while building practical skills to move forward with purpose. ACT can be especially helpful for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma-related challenges, and life transitions, empowering them to create meaningful change even when life feels uncertain.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety • Depression • Stress Management • Trauma & PTSD • Life Transitions • Emotional Regulation • Mindfulness • Self-Compassion • Psychological Flexibility • Values-Based Living • Chronic Pain • Personal Growth
Other modalities we offer via telehealth
EMDR — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, adapted for a virtual format.
Brainspotting — effective over video and often preferred by clients who want to work from a familiar space.
Somatic and polyvagal-informed work — body-based approaches to regulation.
Individual, couples, and family therapy — including sessions where participants join from separate locations.
Neurofeedback requires in-person equipment and is available only at our Redding office.
Where we're licensed
Our clinicians hold licenses or associate licenses in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Because licensure is state-specific, we'll match you with a therapist licensed in the state where you'll be physically located during sessions. If you're unsure, ask us — it's the first thing we check.
ACT FAQs
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We take several different insurances (Aetna, Partnership, Medi-Cal, United Health, Optum)
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We offer EMDR at our Redding office.
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This can vary case by case. Please call our offices.
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We're not a crisis service. See below.
Crisis notice
If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. Our practice does not provide emergency or after-hours crisis services.