Dr. Kathleen Ayers, CA Psychologist 18954

Dr. Kathleen Ayers helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship struggles, sleep problems, and chronic medical conditions. She also supports those facing grief, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. People who are LGBT or dealing with intimacy issues may also find her perspective helpful.

Dr. Ayers is a clinical psychologist licensed in California since 2001. She draws on a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address day-to-day symptoms and longer-term patterns. Sessions often include collaborative problem solving and practical exercises to try between meetings.

She has particular experience with chronic pain and chronic medical conditions and understands how frustrating it can feel when physical symptoms are minimized. She invites direct conversation about how health and mood interact and works with clients to build coping skills that fit their lives.

Dr. Ayers uses straightforward tools and assigns brief homework when it will help progress. She explains techniques in clear language and focuses on small, achievable steps. Over her 32 years of practice she has combined experience with a compassionate approach.

She is based in California and practices in English. Dr. Ayers also has experience running group work and has explored how diet and nutrition relate to health, while noting those interests do not replace medical care.

Using CBT, ACT, and DBT Online

Dr. Ayers commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with DBT skills when useful. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches specific strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety and sleep problems. ACT focuses on values and learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings while committing to helpful action. DBT offers practical emotion regulation and interpersonal skills for people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship conflict.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try out techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to emphasize as work progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls enable face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or no camera is preferred. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health-related schedules.