Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

I have found that most of my client's find that if they're engaging in problematic behaviors their behaviors are also not aligning with their values. ACT helps us to identify our value systems that can aid in an effective behavior change strategy. If you work with me you can expect to spend time focusing on identifying your values and then using them to motivate you toward life changes.

ACT represents a firmly evidence-based fusion of some of what I believe are key tenets of psychotherapy. It blends a profound understanding of the human condition with cognitive behavioral approaches that promote an understanding of our individuality in all its magnificently flawed aspects. Promoting acceptance can perhaps feel simplistic at first, but it constitutes a difficult and radical act of self-love necessary to positive change.

ACT is a type of psychotherapy that encourages clients to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or feeling guilty about them. The core principle of ACT is to help clients live a meaningful life by aligning their actions with their values, even in the presence of difficult emotions or thoughts. I encourage clients to commit to behavioral changes that align with their values, even when experiencing negative thoughts or emotions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is about learning to identify the aspects of your life that you cannot change, learning to identify the things you can, and learning how to commit yourself to changing those changeable things, including your mindset, your feelings, and how you navigate life.

ACT is therapy model that originates from a combination of traditional behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. This style works off of the belief that practicing acceptance and reducing judgment can promote emotional openness and reduce feelings of distress, thereby allowing us to live in a more mindful way and more in alignment with our personal values. For more info: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy

Acceptance is paramount in allowing us to move forward through difficult experiences both past and present while honoring the difficult feelings that come from those experiences. Settling into radical acceptance and staying in the present can allow or an openness and psychological flexibility we all need to navigate through life.

Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we foster a supportive and collaborative environment where clients can explore their values, accept their experiences, and commit to meaningful action, guiding them towards lasting personal growth and fulfillment.

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.

Our staff have extensive experience in ACT and other mindfulness-based treatments. We believe that fostering present-moment awareness and a nonjudgmental stance toward self and others can help people better tolerate unpleasant emotions, grow in self-acceptance, and become more open to the varied nature of the human experience.

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.

ACT combines mindfulness with emotional regulation techniques to move towards a place of greater peace with and sense of control over one's own feelings.

The goal is to help you live a rich, meaningful life by accepting what is outside your control and committing to actions that are in line with their values. By using these principles, ACT encourages you to stop fighting with your internal experiences and instead focus on living a value-driven life. I am your guide, helping you to navigate this process with compassion and support.

The world and our lives can be overwhelming at times, but by recognizing our values and holding them close to us, we are able to live a more fulfilling life.

Don't just tell me the difficult things you're moving away from. I want to hear what you're moving towards. ACT looks at how individuals can build psychological flexibility by rooting in the present moment and connecting their actions to their behaviors.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapy that focuses accepting your thoughts and feelings instead of pushing them away and guides you to take actions that align with your values. An important component is about living a meaningful life while managing life stressors more effectively.

Commonly called ACT, the description is quite appropriate for this action oriented therapy. In this treatment we help you to clarify personal values, the compass with which you live your life, to take meaningful action. We focus on the values that make you feel truly yourself. This therapy is behavioral and goal directed, like CBT, but it teaches a mindfulness and observer based approach to thinking patterns. This therapy treats a wide range of issues

I have gone through basic ACT training with the founder of the modality: Dr. Steven Hayes. I have completed a 4-day bootcamp, & am currently pursuing advanced training in the modality.

A growing branch off of CBT, ACT is one of my favorite approaches. My expertise lies in finding acceptance with what we have or are experiencing, while finding inner initiative, power, and confidence in taking the reins of the course our lives take. Having received numerous trainings in this area, I have found ACT is the commitment to put yourself in the drivers seat and the empowerment to get back in when we have fallen off.

ACT therapy focuses on being fully present, acknowledging our values, finding meaning in life, and being mindful through every step we take. The point isn’t to ignore them but find a better way to deal with them and find radical acceptance of even the most difficult situations. One of the most meaningful aspects of ACT therapy that separates it from other therapies is its focus on mindfulness as a healthy coping mechanism.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy comes from the perspective of accepting yourself for who you are with out shame or judgment. This is particular important for people from marginalized populations. I want to help you live a healthy and emotionally rich life and by accepting yourself and healing old wounds you can begin to grow toward becoming the person you want to be.