About Therapy
It feels great when you experience the flow of life.
And we get that when things are going smoothly. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were that way all the time??
But it’s not. No, life can bring us to our knees. Just when we think we are about to win, something else makes us feel MORE exhausted and burned out.
It’s hard when life doesn’t give you what you want, but these are not necessarily BAD times…
… because the difficulties you’re facing show you what you DON’T want in life.
Life is filled with surprises, but…
One thing is guaranteed, and that’s change. If we’re not comfortable with change – if we try to run or hide from it – that avoidance puts us on a stagnant and dissatisfying path.
And that’s when other feelings creep in: fear, grief, depression, despair, and powerlessness, to name a few.
And when we become consumed with those feelings, other low-energy forces of resistance enter our minds and bodies: jealousy, blame, worry, doubt, and disappointment, for example.
That’s where therapy comes in…
Therapy is a place where change is welcomed and encouraged. And change can give you the power to create new things.
Therapy gives you tools and coping strategies to stay in high-energy feelings like joy, knowledge, empowerment, freedom, love, and appreciation. When you’re in this state, you can focus on creating a life of bliss instead of lack and fear.
In therapy, you’ll examine your values and create a blueprint for a life where you can carry them out.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
It’s never too late to embark on a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Let me help you pinpoint your avoidant behavior. I always strive for kindness and compassion as I help you gain insight into your life.
I am here to help guide you through your journey, and I can’t wait to meet you!
Call, email, or fill out the contact form below. We offer a free 15-minute consultation to get you started.
Meet our Team
Medisa Payvaropur
PsyD
In therapy with clients, I am understanding, nonjudgmental, accepting, honest, empathetic, and compassionate. Me being this way helps clients feels safe and comfortable enough to talk to me about what they are struggling with, the difficult and sometimes painful emotions that they feel, and how they want to behave differently in their lives. While focusing on my relationship with clients, and how I am treating them, I also do compassion-focused therapy with clients. I focus strongly on helping clients be more compassionate with themselves, to help them be more understanding, nonjudgmental, and kind about the difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories they may be experiencing, how hard it is for them to experience this, and how hard it has been for them to not be behaving how they want to. Having compassion for yourself helps you be more aware when you are experiencing difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, and more aware of how you are behaving, helps you understand why you are having these difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, and why you are behaving in the way that you are, helps you feel safe enough to allow yourself to experience your difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, which along with your understanding and inner
wisdom helps you know what you can do to help yourself, and then your compassion for yourself then gives you the courage to do what you need to do to help yourself, and helps you behave how you want to.
Overall, having compassion for yourself can help you to stop being mean to yourself and criticizing yourself, work effectively with difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, help you
Aaron Fett
PsyD
In therapy with clients, I am understanding, nonjudgmental, accepting, honest, empathetic, and compassionate. Me being this way helps clients feels safe and comfortable enough to talk to me about what they are struggling with, the difficult and sometimes painful emotions that they feel, and how they want to behave differently in their lives. While focusing on my relationship with clients, and how I am treating them, I also do compassion-focused therapy with clients. I focus strongly on helping clients be more compassionate with themselves, to help them be more understanding, nonjudgmental, and kind about the difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories they may be experiencing, how hard it is for them to experience this, and how hard it has been for them to not be behaving how they want to. Having compassion for yourself helps you be more aware when you are experiencing difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, and more aware of how you are behaving, helps you understand why you are having these difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, and why you are behaving in the way that you are, helps you feel safe enough to allow yourself to experience your difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, which along with your understanding and inner
wisdom helps you know what you can do to help yourself, and then your compassion for yourself then gives you the courage to do what you need to do to help yourself, and helps you behave how you want to.
Overall, having compassion for yourself can help you to stop being mean to yourself and criticizing yourself, work effectively with difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, help you behave how you want to, help you be productive, and help you communicate and treat the people that you love in the way that you want to. Compassion-focused therapy also helps people have
more compassion for other people, and helps people be able to accept and receive compassion from other people. Having compassion for yourself, along with having more compassion for other people, and being able to accept and receive compassion from other people, helps clients communicate and treat the people that they love in the way that they want to, and helps them to feel safe enough to accept and receive the love from the people that they love give to them. If you feel that how I do therapy is a fit for you, and you feel that it could help you, please call the Bay Area ACT Center and tell them that you want to do therapy with me.
Jamie Kerby
Associate
In therapy with clients, I am understanding, nonjudgmental, accepting, honest, empathetic, and compassionate. Me being this way helps clients feels safe and comfortable enough to talk to me about what they are struggling with, the difficult and sometimes painful emotions that they feel, and how they want to behave differently in their lives. While focusing on my relationship with clients, and how I am treating them, I also do compassion-focused therapy with clients. I focus strongly on helping clients be more compassionate with themselves, to help them be more understanding, nonjudgmental, and kind about the difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories they may be experiencing, how hard it is for them to experience this, and how hard it has been for them to not be behaving how they want to. Having compassion for yourself helps you be more aware when you are experiencing difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, and more aware of how you are behaving, helps you understand why you are having these difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, and why you are behaving in the way that you are, helps you feel safe enough to allow yourself to experience your difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, which along with your understanding and inner
wisdom helps you know what you can do to help yourself, and then your compassion for yourself then gives you the courage to do what you need to do to help yourself, and helps you behave how you want to.
Overall, having compassion for yourself can help you to stop being mean to yourself and criticizing yourself, work effectively with difficult thoughts, emotions, and memories, help you
Ramona Kavianian
Health Coach
Ramona is a pioneering force in the realm of holistic health, dedicated to unveiling the secrets to vibrant living and cognitive resilience. With a fervent commitment to addressing cognitive decline, Ramona’s protocol delves deep into the interconnected web of health, lifestyle, and aging factors. Her mission is to identify and mitigate red flags across pivotal domains such as Diet, Exercise, Sleep, Stress, Toxicity, Supplementation, and Brain Training. By optimizing each facet, she aims to diminish chronic inflammation, hypertension, high insulin levels, and hormonal imbalances—the underlying culprits of various chronic illnesses.
Drawing from personal transformation, Ramona unveils the power of the mind as the linchpin of holistic wellness. Through her own journey, she has transcended emotional turbulence and physical discomfort, illuminating a path to liberation from fear-based mental constructs. With this profound insight, she empowers individuals to harness their minds as a tool for profound healing and self-realization.
As a Board Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, specializing in Brain Health, Weight Managment, and Chronic Disease Prevention, Ramona brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. Grounded in a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, her journey toward healing expanded inward, leading her to delve into holistic health and nutrition. Certified in Ayurveda and Panchakarma cleansing, as well as trained in therapeutic yoga, meditation, and Reiki energy healing, she synthesizes Eastern and Western modalities for comprehensive wellness.
Ramona’s dedication to cutting-edge research manifests in her focus on preventing and reversing cognitive decline, particularly dementia. Trained in the groundbreaking ReCODE protocol, pioneered by Dr. Dale Bredesen, she stands at the forefront of neurodegenerative disease management. Her compassionate guidance empowers clients to navigate personal health goals, tapping into their innate potential for self-healing and radiant well-being
I believe in connection, growth, and contribution.
Maybe that’s why I don’t make certainty and significance my top priorities.
And it’s probably why I’ve always known – even from a young age – that I would go into health care.
I didn’t know I would become a licensed clinical psychologist, but it’s my life purpose. I love to hear my clients’ stories and help them create a full and meaningful life experience.
The importance of core values…
… can’t be overstated for a rich, meaningful life.
Strong values have always helped me feel stable – no matter the chaos or culture I lived in. They anchor you to what’s truly important.
That’s why we’ll discuss your values as we work together. If you focus on what truly matters, those values will serve as a lighthouse, guiding you to safety through the stormiest weather.
Like any other person, I’m no stranger to psychological pain.
I’ve had my struggles with panic and anxiety, and I’ve also seen my loved ones struggle with dreading life.
As we work together, I want you to know that I’ve been on my own journey and climbed many mountains.
It would be an honor to help you with your mountains!
Call, email, or fill out the contact form below. Let’s schedule your free 15-minute consultation.