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August 6, 2025 40 mins

In today’s conversation, we dive into the world of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, the Director of East Bay Behavior Therapy Center. With more than 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with various mental health problems, Dr. Z is committed to helping clients to “get unstuck” from issues related to fear-based struggles…

Dr. Z’s career began as a school psychologist and then as a clinical psychologist. She has written six books and was nominated as a Fellow of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science. In addition to her hands-on treatment, Dr. Z attends local, national, and international conferences regularly to present her work and keep up with current clinical research to deliver up-to-date therapy services to her clients.

Listen in to find out:

  • Why your life can feel like it’s shrinking when dealing with anxiety.
  • The worst thing you can do if and when anxiety arises.
  • Practical strategies to utilize during a panic attack.
  • The ways in which Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help regulate the nervous system.

What does it mean to effectively manage anxiety and live the life you want to live? Tune in now to gain insight from an evidence-based perspective!

To keep up with Dr. Z’s work at East Bay Behavior Therapy Center, click here!

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