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The East Bay Behavior Therapy Center is a private center specialized in treating OCD, trauma, anxiet "Doing something about it" makes a difference.

At the East Bay Behavior Therapy Center, we're dedicated to collaborating with our clients to alleviate their struggles with OCD & related conditions, social phobia, trauma, anxiety in general, and mild to severe emotion dysregulation problems. Our clinical work is exclusively based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Understanding "why" or "how" a problem has become a problem is simply not enough. For more information: www.eastbaybehaviortherapycenter.com

03/19/2026

What if perfectionism didn’t have to run your life?

Introducing ACT Beyond Perfectionism by Patricia Zurita Ona — an online course designed to help you work with your high standards instead of feeling controlled by them.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲:
✔ A 7-week, self-paced program with 7 core modules
✔ 10+ hours of bite-sized video lessons
✔ 20+ worksheets + experiential exercises to actually apply what you learn
✔ Mindfulness + ACT tools to manage overthinking, self-criticism, and fear of failure
✔ Direct support and guidance from Dr. Z

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗳:
• You feel constant pressure to “get it right”
• You overthink decisions or fear making mistakes
• You struggle with procrastination, self-doubt, or harsh inner criticism

When you're ready to move beyond perfectionism and into a more flexible, values-driven life, register here: https://courses.thisisdoctorz.com/act-beyond-perfectionism

03/04/2026

Here is our Question of the Month from February!

We asked our clients what their favorite way to show love is, and these are their responses.

YOUR TURN:
What is YOUR favorite way to show love? ❤️😍💌

03/03/2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 ABC Radio National, 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮-𝗢𝗻𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗤𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁: why seemingly “small” annoyances — like slow walkers, a missing slice of cheese, or sloppy formatting — can feel disproportionately overwhelming.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 — not avoidance — can help us respond more skillfully when little things feel like big things.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

~ Small Annoyances Aren’t Actually “Small” to Your Nervous System
~ Fighting the Irritation Often Makes It Worse
~ How You Handle Petty Problems Builds Emotional Flexibility

🎧 Listen Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-paradox-of-petty-problems-why-small-annoyances/id73330911?i=1000748680659

02/10/2026

𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 — 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 - a 12-CE training designed to help clinicians work skillfully with complex, treatment-resistant anxiety presentations using process-based ACT strategies.

𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗖𝗧’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼-𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Dr. Z will guide you step-by-step through advanced tools that help identify the functional role that different anxiety patterns play in a client’s life, map safety behaviors, and design exposure exercises that align with the client’s values and psychological readiness.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟵 - 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮𝗽-𝟮𝗽 (𝗘𝗦𝗧)

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱: https://www.praxiscet.com/checkout-login/?uts=1770700829

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗘 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲: https://www.praxiscet.com/events/untangling-anxiety-mar-2026/ -slctr-tbl-197215

Praxis CET

02/03/2026

Happy February!!
Here is our Question of the Month from January.

We asked our clients what goals they are setting for the new year, and here are their responses!

YOUR TURN:
What goals are YOU setting for the new year? 🥳

01/26/2026

In a recent interview, Dr. Z sits down with Richard Jacobs they deep dive into her latest book, The ACT Workbook for the Anxious Procrastinator: How to Accept Yourself, Get Things Done, and Do More of What Matters – a guide that helps readers understand why we put things off, and how to break these patterns.

Whether you're facing looming deadlines or day-to-day demands, ACT therapy provides you with the tools you need to move from abstract intentions to values-based actions.

Key Takeaways:
Procrastination isn't just laziness
Thoughts and feelings don't have to dictate behavior
Action comes from commitment - not motivation
Practical mindset shifts to overcome procrastination

Click below to watch this interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk58mvvwTG8

01/21/2026

Perfectionism isn’t just about doing things right — sometimes it keeps us from doing things at all.

Listen as Dr. Z and Clarissa Ong explore practical ways to handle unhelpful perfectionism, embrace uncertainty, and build motivational flexibility.

Listen to the podcast here: https://www.thisisdoctorz.com/how-to-handle-unhelpful-perfectionism/

01/12/2026

Small annoyances can add up — but how you respond matters.

In Dr. Z's recent blog on Psyche, she dives into this guide for mindful strategies that help you let go of frustration and act in ways that align with your values.

Read Blog Here: https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-respond-to-annoying-things-with-greater-ease

01/07/2026

Starting therapy can come with a lot of questions — and that’s completely okay 🧡

From what happens after intake to how often sessions are recommended, we’re breaking down some of the most common questions we hear so you can feel informed and supported every step of the way.

Swipe through, save for later, and reach out if your question isn’t answered here. We’re always happy to help!

Additional FAQs here: https://eastbaybehaviortherapycenter.com/frequently-asked-questions/
Learn more about our services: https://eastbaybehaviortherapycenter.com

01/02/2026

Happy New Year! 🥳🎉🎇

Here is our last 2025 Question of the Month!

We asked our lovely clients what their favorite cozy item is, and these are their responses.

YOUR TURN:
What is YOUR favorite cozy item? 🧤🧣❄️

12/30/2025

Noticing anxiety, big emotions, or behavior changes in your child? You’re not alone — and support is available. 🧡

At East Bay Behavior Therapy Center, we help children and teens work through challenges like anxiety, mood changes, OCD, and emotion regulation using evidence-based therapy and parent-supported care.

Learn more about the conditions we treat and how we support families:
👉 https://eastbaybehaviortherapycenter.com/conditions-we-treat-for-parents/

Helping kids get unstuck — and helping parents feel supported.

12/11/2025

Perfectionism isn’t just color-coded planners and high standards...

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁… 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 “𝗜’𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿,” 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 “𝗜’𝗺 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵.”

If you relate, this course was 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺.
We’re diving deep into the root of these patterns, the stories behind the pressure, and the gentle shifts that make life feel lighter.

This isn’t about becoming less of who you are—it’s about becoming more you, without the fear, the shame, or the constant self-criticism.

Register Today: https://courses.thisisdoctorz.com/act-beyond-perfectionism

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Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
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