Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

I have always been drawn to ACT because it is based on the foundation that when we can truly accept ourselves for who we are and what we are going through, then our body can feel safe enough to make change in how we relate to ourselves. I also have done research in how ACT can be a useful orientation for treating ADHD and anxiety.

ACT helps develop awareness, self-compassion, and acceptance (different from agreement or "giving up"!). By unsticking ourselves from distressing thoughts and emotions, we can find actionable ways to live a life with value and meaning. An increasingly researched approach among folks with medical diagnoses, ACT is shown to significantly help manage anxiety, depression, and fear of recurrence, and improve quality of life.

My primary goal is to help the client become comfortable by using a strengths-based approach to counseling, CBT, DBT, ACT, & Solution- Focused therapy. I believe those who are open to change are those who will benefit the most. My hope is to provide you with a supportive environment and help you discover the path toward happiness and contentment.

ACT is a type of Cognitive Behavior Therapy that focuses on being able to live a rich and meaningful life, with all the ups and downs that life throws at us. We focus on finding out what "makes you tick" and on becoming less constrained by the effects of anxiety, depression, and other unhelpful patterns, so you can do more of what makes you feel engaged with life. In ACT, we acknowledge that we aren't perfect, our lives aren't perfect, and we can find enjoyment and fulfillment despite this.

Being a member of the ACBS keeps me connected to other ACT therapist as well as guidance in providing ACT therapies effectively and updates within the ACT model. I also engage in group consultation, self reflection, and continued education throughout the year.

Through ACT mindfulness & action-oriented techniques, I have assisted clients in stopping the avoidance of inner emotions and, instead, accepting that these deeper feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations that should not prevent them from moving forward in their lives.

I have done trainings on ACT, that help me to guide clients in using the principles of acceptance and commitment. ACT focuses on accepting that there will be challenges in life and then using your values to make committed action to respond in healthier ways. I work with clients on being more mentally flexible, which is a huge skill that can help with anxiety, depression and pretty much any life obstacle.

I have utilized this modality for several years and find it particularly aligned with my approach to supporting clients in developing a new relationship to their thoughts and feelings. The internal skills and external direction provides the opportunity for powerful change and support.

ACT allows us to take something that that causes us pain and suffering and flip it on its head. I love ACT because it gives us a tool that we can use, when maybe we feel like there are no other options. Changing our relationship with pain is the essence of ACT.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an approach that helps clients learn to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their inner emotions and, instead, accept that these deeper feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations that should not prevent them from moving forward in their lives. This can help clients begin to accept their hardships and commit to making changes in their behavior, regardless of what is going on in their lives and how they feel about it.

Develop self-compassion and understand the patterns of living that have kept you from moving forward on your chosen path. Harness the power of your own values and the present moment to promote action in service of your core self.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages you to embrace your thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty for them. ACT develops psychological flexibility. It is a form of behavioral therapy that combines mindfulness skills with the practice of self-acceptance.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is the cornerstone of my work. The goal under our work is to increase psychological flexibility. By connecting clients with their values, they feel empowered to behave and decide in ways that are affirming for them, work on being adaptive and open when unwanted moments naturally arise, and work to increase healthy ways of responding to life's many changes and demands.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy based on the principles of mindfulness and value-based living. It is an evidence-based form of psychological intervention used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders. ACT helps individuals to accept their thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgement, and to commit to acting in accordance with values that are important to them.

I have received training in ACT and find it to be very helpful for folks that are experiencing anxiety/PTSD symptoms/depression/etc.

ACT helps us cultivate curiosity towards our experience, foster acceptance for the things we cannot change, and helps us orient toward engaging with ourselves, others, and our life in ways that aligns with our deepest values. With mindfulness, experiential techniques, and metaphors that encourage self-exploration and perspective-taking, we're able to gain new insight into our struggles and stuck points, and from there we get to make values-based decisions that honor ourselves, and our futures.