Who we are

 

Dr. Zurita Ona, or “Dr. Z,” is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. Her clinical work started first as a school psychologist and then as a clinical psychologist. For over sixteen years she has developed significant experience working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, procrastination, and emotion regulation problems; particular areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related conditions.  Dr. Z is passionate about helping clients to get unstuck from any problem related to fear-based struggles.

Dr. Z attends local, national, and international conferences on a regular basis in order to present her clinical work and keep up with current clinical research to deliver up-to-date therapy services to her clients.  In addition to her doctoral training, Dr. Z is a  graduate of the International OCD foundation Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) for the treatment of pediatric OCD and adult OCD; her clinical work is primarily based on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the recognized front-line treatment for OCD, anxiety and related condition disorders. Dr. Z completed a 10-day intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and over the last 10 years, she has been learning, practicing, and teaching Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) applied to specific populations.  In 2019 Dr. Z had been nominated a Fellow of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science.

Dr. Z is the author of the following books:

• ACT beyond OCD: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy workbook for adults
• The ACT Workbook for Teens with OCD: Unhook Yourself and Live Life to the Full.
• Parenting a troubled teen: using acceptance and commitment therapy.
• Escaping the emotional roller coaster: ACT for the emotionally sensitive.

Dr. Z is the co-author of the book Mind and emotions: a universal protocol for emotional disorders” that has received a “Self-help seal of merit” from the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapists (ABCT).”

In addition to private practice, Dr. Z is a clinical faculty for The Wright Institute where she supervises and teaches doctoral students. Every year, Dr. Z selects 1-3 students to collaborate in their doctoral dissertations and/or continue training them as psychological assistants. Dr. Z is very interested in advancing clinical science that could fundamentally improve clients’ struggles in their life.

Dr. Z is a member of the following organizations:

Anxiety and Depression American Association (ADAA), Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF), Northern California CBT Network (NCCBT), and Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), and Made of Millions.

 

Experience: Caitlyn brings her academic work and previous experience to the EBBTC. Caitlyn has experience as an ABA therapist with young children with Autism. Caitlyn has completed her pre-doctoral internship at Children’s Institute Inc and earned certification in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She has also previously worked in community mental health with young children and their families providing in-home services.

Clinical Interests: Dr. Lambert-Holmes main’s clinical interest is working with children and their families to expand and enjoy their lives. Prior to her internship, she was a psychological assistant with the practice, where she developed a love for values-based interventions.

Prior to her internship, she was a psychological assistant with the practice, where she developed a love for values based interventions and collaborating with clients to facilitate change with the clients and families she works with.

Clinical Training: Dr. Lambert-Holmes is completing her Post-Doctoral training with the practice. She graduated with her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2022 from The Wright Institute.  Dr. Lambert-Holmes completed her pre-doctoral internship at Children’s Institute Inc and earned certification in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Clinical Experience: Dr. Lambert-Holmes has been with the practice for over 3 years and has also previously worked in community mental health with young children and their families providing in-home services. She also has experience as an ABA therapist with young children with Autism. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Lambert-Holmes has treated children, adolescents, and adults in several settings, ranging from in-home, to high schools, and community mental health centers. Since returning to the practice, Dr. Lambert-Holmes has focused on treating children and teenagers with fear-based struggles, such as OCD, Social Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, and Specific Phobias. Her work also includes working directly with parents to support them in learning and implementing the tools their children are learning.

Clinical Research: Dr. Lambert-Holmes completed her doctoral dissertation research project, focusing on the experience of clinicians providing psychotherapy treatment of children and teens with Autism.

Clinical Interests: Irene has a diverse range of interests and is deeply dedicated to continuous skill development. She firmly believes in the importance of providing comprehensive treatment to every client to maximize their chances of progress. Irene possesses a special interest in exploring the relationship between sensory processing, trauma/anxiety in children, and integrating mental health approaches with occupational therapy interventions. She is also passionate about working with individuals, particularly children, who experience fear, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and various behavioral and emotional challenges.

Clinical Training: Irene is currently at the end of first year doctoral candidate at the Wright Institute, working towards her Psy.D and has received a master of science degree in Occupational therapy

Clinical Experience: Irene has been working as a pediatric occupational therapist for over 20 years, specializing in providing support to children with a range of challenges. Her primary focus is on working with children who experience difficulties such as dyslexia, developmental delays, sensory processing issues, anxiety, regulatory difficulties, attention deficit, trauma, behavioral concerns, autism, and learning challenges.

Clinical Research: Irene is in the early stages of finalizing topics for her dissertation. She is interested in conducting a study on the efficacy of utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR) and Sensory Oral Sequential techniques for children diagnosed with ARFID

 

Experience: Emma attended Yavapai College and completed general education classes. She has since worked in multiple roles perfecting customer service skills and is dedicated to helping our clients every step of the way.

Emma is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, spending time family and does photography in her spare time.

Experience: Eunice recently received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley. She has already earned two Associate’s Degrees in Psychology and Sociology from Diablo Valley College. Although she has not chosen a particular clinical interest, being a part of East Bay Behavior Therapy Center (EBBTC) has given her some knowledge and experiences on how to utilize the different kinds of methods that EBBTC has to offer, including Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). Soon, Eunice hopes to achieve a Master’s Degree and/or a PsyD to become a Clinical Psychologist herself.