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Say hello to actionable, compassionate, and evidence-based ACT skills for ineffective playing-it-safe moves and anxiety-based struggles.



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About Dr. Z

My name is Patricia E. Zurita Ona, and because I have a long name, my clients call me Dr. Z.

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in California, with undergraduate and doctoral specialized training in empirically supported treatments based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and in particular, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

When I say “specialized training” I mean exactly that!

My work is dedicated to helping all my clients get “unstuck from ineffective playing-it-safe moves and anxiety-based reactions” so they can live the life they want.

I have significant experience - over 18 years - working with individuals dealing with fear-based struggles such as perfectionism, procrastination, uncertainty, decision-making, phobias, OCD, panic, and any other anxiety-related difficulties. 

I'm the founder of the East Bay Behavior Therapy Center, a boutique therapy practice, where she offers therapy, coaching, and focused interventions based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and contextual-behavioral science.

I'm the author of 6 books, co-author of two, and have been nominated as a Fellow of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) for my contributions to the dissemination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to the treatment of particular unworkable behavioral patterns.

All courses include access to a private platform where you can post your questions or comments for Dr. Z and get your reply within 24 hrs.

Testimonials

"ACT Beyond OCD has helped me to better understand OCD and has given me comfort in knowing that others experience the same things that I do on a daily basis. Before this class, I felt so alone, and I am grateful for Dr. Z for opening my eyes to ACT and ERP skills so that I can live my life the way I want to, not controlled by my thoughts."

"Dr Z is a caring and dedicated therapist. Her knowledge and approach to treating OCD and anxiety takes the standard approach up several levels. The blending of ACT with ERP has given me a new way of approaching my anxieties, finding my values, and externalizing my worries. It takes hard work, but the application of Dr Z’s principles will truly change your life for the better."

"ACT beyond OCD has been an incredibly positive and empowering experience. As someone who is in the middle of private therapy (ACT/ERP) this course has been an excellent adjunctive modality. Having the opportunity to practice ACT skills in a supportive group setting has given me extra incentive. Dr. Z. is not only incredibly knowledgeable but she is engaging and compassionate. She has a gift for making ACT skills relatable and accessible. Most of all, ACT beyond OCD helps you get back to living a life that isn't dictated by OCD. I highly recommend it!"

The best investment ever! I learned with Dr. Z what I didn't learn in years of therapy. Taking his workshops, and working with her has been my best investment to prove myself, change myeline and get out of my head. I use to live in my head 24/7, not any longer.

How my courses work?

Learn from anywhere

Take courses from the comfort of your home, no matter where you live in the world.



My approach

You will be taught Acceptance and Commitment skills - an evidence-based approach - to tackle ineffective playing-it-safe moves and anxiety-related struggles in an actionable and compassionate way.

Engaging videos

Each video is 5-15 minutes max. Easy to follow and skip around as needed. Everything can be rewatched as many times as you'd like.


Extra resources

All courses include worksheets and audio recordings to help you make behavioral changes toward your values.


14-day guarantee

Getting you unstuck from fear-based struggles is my #1 goal, and we want this decision to be 100% risk-free so you can focus on learning ACT skills. 

If you decide that this course didn’t deliver on its promise for any reason, just let us know and we’ll refund your full payment. No questions asked.