cognitive behavior therapy
Acceptance &
Commitment
THERAPY
near San Jose, California
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps people handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively.
Instead of trying to eliminate anxiety or discomfort, ACT teaches you how to relate to those experiences in a new way, so they no longer hold you back from living the life you want.
I offer ACT therapy at my in-person office near San Jose and online throughout California for individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, and more. ACT provides tools that help you move forward with greater clarity, flexibility, and purpose.
How ACT WORKS
ACT is built on six core processes that help you become more psychologically flexible—the ability to stay present and take meaningful action even in the face of emotional or mental discomfort. In my San Jose-based practice, I use ACT to teach clients skills such as:
Acceptance
Making room for uncomfortable thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them
Values
Clarifying what truly matters to you
Cognitive Defusion
Gaining distance from thoughts so they have less control over your behavior
Committed Action
Taking steps toward your values, even when it's hard
Mindfulness
Staying grounded in the present moment
Self-as-Context
Developing a stable sense of self beyond your thoughts and emotions
ACT + CBT + ERP: A Comprehensive Approach
ACT is compatible with other evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). These therapies are often used together for treating anxiety and OCD. While CBT focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts, and ERP encourages you to face your fears without ritualizing, ACT strengthens this work by helping you stay grounded in your values—even when discomfort shows up.
In my San Jose practice and through online therapy across California, I often use ACT with CBT and ERP as part of a flexible, compassionate approach to anxiety treatment. This integrative approach can be especially helpful when you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by anxiety, compulsions, or intrusive thoughts.
Personalized Support
ACT is not a one-size-fits-all model. Whether you’re in San Jose or anywhere in California, we’ll tailor therapy to your specific needs, values, and goals. My approach to ACT is collaborative and compassionate—I want therapy to feel useful, relevant, and deeply connected to what you care about most. Together, we’ll identify meaningful directions for your life and build the skills to help you move forward, even when things feel hard.
Why Work with an ACT-Informed Therapist?
Evidence-based support – ACT is backed by decades of research and shown to be effective for anxiety, OCD, and perfectionism.
Flexible and integrative – I combine ACT with other proven approaches like CBT and ERP to meet your unique needs.
Focus on long-term change – ACT doesn’t just reduce symptoms—it helps you build a more meaningful, values-driven life.
Skilled in treating stuck patterns – ACT helps you move forward even when anxiety, avoidance, or intrusive thoughts feel overwhelming.
ACT in San Jose: What to Expect
ACT sessions are active, collaborative, and focused on helping you build skills that last beyond therapy. We'll explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment, identify the areas of life that matter most to you, and work toward meaningful action—no matter what discomfort shows up along the way. You’ll learn tools to unhook from unhelpful thoughts, stay grounded in the present, and make choices that align with your values.
Whether you’re meeting with me in person in San Jose or through secure online therapy anywhere in California, sessions are structured around your real-life experiences and goals. You’ll leave with practical strategies you can use between sessions—not just insights, but actual changes.
Frequently asked questions
About CAITLYN
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a master’s degree in clinical psychology. I have been working as a therapist since 2009, specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive disorders. Before starting my own practice in 2021 I worked at a specialty anxiety/OCD group practice for many years, as well as community mental health, and school settings.
My practice is located in Campbell, CA in the South SF Bay Area, near San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Cupertino.
I have been working primarily with clients struggling with anxiety since 2012. Read more about my speciality training here.
My approach to anxiety and OCD treatment is compassionate and personalized. This work is challenging but we will go at your pace and focus on the symptoms that are getting in the way of your life.
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Located in CAMPBELL near SAN JOSE
Address
51 E Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 98005
What to EXPECT
My office is located near San Jose in Campbell in the historic Heritage Village Offices. Conveniently located near restaurants and shops, my office is quiet with a peaceful courtyard view. There is plenty of parking. When you arrive at the Campbell Ave entrance, you will be greeted by our front desk staff and I show to to my private office.