Therapy Shouldn't Mean Sitting in Place. It Should Mean Moving Forward.
I help my clients break through inertia, master evidence-based tools, and build lives aligned with their core values.
Why "Action Potential"?
In neuroscience, an action potential is the precise electrical impulse required for a neuron to transmit a message—it is the exact boundary between staying still and taking action.
In life, many of us reach points where we feel emotionally stuck, weighed down by anxiety, or adrift in life transitions. You know you have untapped potential, but the spark to move forward feels missing. My goal isn't just to listen to your pain; it's to help you generate that impulse—moving you past friction and into intentional, valued progress.
What Working With Me Feels Like
Active & Structured:
You won't just sit on a couch while I nod silently. We set agendas, tackle specific obstacles, and evaluate real-time progress every single session.
Warmth Meets Directness:
I combine genuine clinical warmth and empathy with practical, no-nonsense tools.
Data-Backed Progress:
Using brief, validated surveys before and after sessions, we track your symptoms so we know therapy is working—no guesswork required.
Skill-Focused:
My goal is to equip you with cognitive, behavioral, and nervous-system regulation skills so effectively that eventually, you become your own therapist.
Dr. Jacob Eide
Licensed Psychologist (PSY27059) | Co-Founder of Action Potential Psychological Services, Inc.
Advanced Clinical Background
Licensed Psychologist: Over 20 yServing individuals across Bishop, Mammoth, the Eastern Sierra, and telehealth clients statewide throughout California.
Over 20 Years of Clinical Practice: Providing high-impact, evidence-based therapy and psychological evaluations for adults and adolescents.
Level 3 Certified in TEAM-CBT: Advanced clinical certification through the Feeling Good Institute, demonstrating mastery in over 50 cognitive-behavioral techniques and proven outcome excellence.
Specialized Expertise: Comprehensive training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Non-Violent Communication (NVC), and Adult ADHD Assessments.
"Outside of clinical practice, you’ll usually find me exploring the rugged landscapes of the Eastern Sierra, deepening my own mindfulness practice, and finding joy in the quiet momentum of nature. Living alignment with your values isn't just something I teach—it's how I strive to live every day."
Ready to see if we're a good fit?
You don't have to figure this out alone. Let's talk about what you're facing
and how we can work together to help you build momentum.