About Us

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Experience

Dr. Grad is certified in evidence-based treatments for trauma, mindfulness-based meditation, behavioral medicine, and couples therapy.  Dr. Grad brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to mental health. Her advanced specialty training includes a wide array of therapeutic techniques such as the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Compassion Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Her expertise reflects a profound dedication to personalized care, by integrating psychological and physiological wellness to meet the unique needs of each individual.

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Jaclyn Grad, Ph.D. — Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Jaclyn Grad is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in the field of clinical psychology and psychological wellness. She has particular expertise in helping clients to manage anxiety, depression, stress, couples concerns, weight management, and mindfulness training. Dr. Grad strives to help clients explore wellness in all aspects of their lives by creating a safe and supportive environment to explore their needs. Dr. Grad provides therapy services in California as well as coaching and education nationwide.

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Qualifications

Dr. Grad earned her master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Houston, where she received extensive training in anxiety and trauma disorders from leading researchers.

She then completed her internship at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina, receiving world-class training in general mental health, forensic psychology, and behavioral medicine. She completed a two-year fellowship with the US Army focusing on trauma, risk, and resiliency through San Antonio Military Medical Center and the Warrior Resiliency Program. Dr. Grad dedicated over a decade of her life to working with active duty service members and Veterans before starting her own private practice in 2023.