Topher McMullin

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) forms the cornerstone of Topher McMullin's transformative approach to mental health. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, McMullin harnesses the power of ACT to guide individuals, couples, and organizational leaders towards more adaptive, skillful, and purposeful living. His practice, One Life Therapy, stands as a beacon for those seeking LGBTQIA+ affirming online therapy in California.

McMullin's therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that negative emotions are not problems to be solved, but experiences to be integrated into a whole life. He employs ACT as a catalyst for deeper, more transformative growth, empowering clients to chart their own course. This client-centered approach has proven particularly effective in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing a diverse range of challenges including loneliness, anxiety, depression, substance use, and issues related to sexuality and identity.

For couples, McMullin seamlessly integrates the Gottman Method with ACT, creating a powerful synergy that helps cultivate more fulfilling and resilient relationships. Whether couples are navigating crises or seeking to deepen their connection, McMullin serves as an expert coach, supporting improved communication and fostering a stronger sense of partnership.

Organizational leaders find in McMullin a therapist attuned to their unique challenges. Drawing on ACT and systems theory, he helps leaders develop the capacity to hold multiple perspectives, think ecologically, and maintain a clear vision while avoiding burnout. His work in this area focuses on personal transformative growth and discovering individualized paths forward.

McMullin's expertise extends to a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, chronic pain, trauma, grief, ADD/ADHD, career counseling, and life transitions. He employs various therapeutic approaches in addition to ACT, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

At One Life Therapy, Topher McMullin offers a collaborative journey towards personal growth and healing. His evidence-based approach, combined with a deep understanding of the complexities of human experience, provides clients with the tools and support needed to navigate life's challenges and live more authentically.