About Andrew Sarver, (he/him), California LMFT #137054
Andrew Sarver is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Los Angeles. He works with individuals, couples, and families across agency and private practice settings, with particular focus on addiction, trauma, and relational issues. His approach synthesizes evidence-based methods - especially third-wave behavioral therapies like ACT and DBT - with practical clinical wisdom.
A graduate of Antioch University Los Angeles and certified through UCLA Extension's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling program, Andrew brings a pragmatic perspective to career development in the field. His presentation will explore how contemporary behavioral therapies move beyond symptom reduction to help clients build meaningful lives, drawing on case examples from his work with complex clinical presentations.
Ride the Third Wave: Discovering Which Behavioral Therapy Is The Best Fit For You
This presentation dives into third-wave behavioral therapies—innovative approaches like ACT, DBT, and FAP that prioritize mindfulness, acceptance, and values-driven action over rigid symptom control. We’ll unpack how these methods foster psychological flexibility, helping individuals engage authentically with life’s challenges. By spotlighting real-world applications (from chronic pain to emotional dysregulation) and contrasting them with earlier CBT models, the talk highlights their focus on context, relationships, and holistic well-being. Whether you’re a clinician or curious learner, you’ll leave with a nuanced understanding of how these therapies blend science and humanity to transform mental health care. Let’s rethink healing together.