Meet our Team

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.

Medisa Payvaropur, PsyD

I’m Medisa Payvarpour, a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys and discover their true potential.

Specializations:

Anxiety and Depression: I assist individuals in managing anxiety and depression, providing tools to improve their emotional well-being.

Grief Therapy: I offer compassionate support for those dealing with life transitions or the loss of loved ones.

My Approach: Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with humanistic and relational psychology, I focus on.

Empowering Beliefs: Helping clients replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones for greater resilience.

Purpose and Fulfillment: Guiding clients to discover and live their true purpose, aligning actions with core values.

Moral Values and Soul Evolution: Encouraging authentic living and choices that reflect deep values, promoting inner peace and spiritual growth.

Creativity: Utilizing creativity as a tool for self-expression and personal transformation.
I tailor each session to meet your unique needs and goals. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or seeking greater fulfillment, I am here to support you every step of the way.

Contact me today to schedule a session and start your journey to a healthier, happier life.

Aaron Fett, Ph.D

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, non-judgmental, 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, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Clinical Psychologist

Jamie Kerby,
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Clinical Psychologist

Hello! My name is Jamie Kerby, and I use she/her pronouns. I am currently a post-doctoral fellow, having graduated from the Clinical Psychology PhD Program at Palo Alto University in 2024. I have extensive experience working with both adults and youth (ages 10 and up) on a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges, chronic pain, stress management, and serious mental illness.

I am proficient in providing care through both in-person and telehealth settings. My practice includes several therapeutic frameworks, such as narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Regardless of the therapeutic approach, I am committed to offering empathetic, compassionate, and client-centered care.

I believe in a team approach to therapy, working alongside my clients to confront challenges and achieve their goals. I emphasize a strength-based focus, celebrating successes and acknowledging progress, which I find crucial in making the therapeutic process more effective and rewarding.

Passionate about my vocation, I find great fulfillment in being a supportive presence, a compassionate listener, and a partner in my clients’ journeys towards mental wellness. If you are interested in working with me, please contact the Bay Area ACT Center to arrange an appointment. I look forward to supporting you in reaching your goals.

Ramona Kavianian, CNC

I am dedicated to unveiling the secrets to vibrant living and cognitive resilience in the realm of holistic health. With a fervent commitment to addressing cognitive decline, my protocol delves deep into the interconnected web of health, lifestyle, and aging factors. My 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, I aim to diminish chronic inflammation, hypertension, high insulin levels, and hormonal imbalances—the underlying culprits of various chronic illnesses.

Drawing from my personal transformation, I unveil the power of the mind as the linchpin of holistic wellness. Through my own journey, I have transcended emotional turbulence and physical discomfort, illuminating a path to liberation from fear-based mental constructs. With this profound insight, I empower 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 Management, and Chronic Disease Prevention, I bring a wealth of expertise to my practice. Grounded in a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, my journey toward healing expanded inward, leading me 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, I synthesize Eastern and Western modalities for comprehensive wellness.

My dedication to cutting-edge research manifests in my focus on preventing and reversing cognitive decline, particularly dementia. Trained in the groundbreaking ReCODE protocol, pioneered by Dr. Dale Bredesen, I stand at the forefront of neurodegenerative disease management. My compassionate guidance empowers clients to navigate personal health goals, tapping into their innate potential for self-healing and radiant well-being.

Founding UBEYOU Wellness, I extend my transformative journey to others, offering a sanctuary for holistic health coaching. Through my practice, I share my multifaceted training and lived experience, inviting individuals to embark on their own paths to optimal wellness and cognitive vitality.