Dr. Kathleen Ayers, CA Psychologist 18954

Dr. Kathleen Ayers is a clinical psychologist practicing in California. She has worked in the field for 32 years and helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.

She has particular experience supporting people with chronic pain, chronic medical conditions, caregiver stress, and the fallout from natural or human-caused disasters. Dr. Ayers uses approaches that focus on thoughts and everyday habits, and she also works with issues such as panic attacks, phobias, hoarding, post-traumatic stress, and somatization.

Her clinical work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with additional use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when helpful. Sessions often include practical homework and exercises aimed at changing unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior.

Dr. Ayers notes that people with long-term health problems sometimes feel dismissed about their pain. She aims to offer a caring, accepting environment where people can talk through their symptoms and everyday stresses. Her background includes experience leading both individual and group work.

She is licensed as a California Psychologist, CA Psychologist 18954. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not accepted. If someone is considering starting, it helps to complete the site intake and schedule a first meeting.

How ACT, CBT, and DBT skills work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take values-driven steps in daily life; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic health struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and shifting habits through structured exercises and homework, which is often handy for insomnia, panic, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when strong emotions or relationship friction arise.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then try methods that match the person's needs. Sessions can mix techniques and evolve over time based on what proves most useful.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and let people use tailored homework between sessions. It also makes checking in during difficult periods or following up on specific skills simpler for many people. Talk with the therapist after matching to learn which session arrangements will work best for practical routines and goals.