Dr. Jenny Evans (she/her)

While CBT focuses a lot on changing our experience, ACT takes a different approach. Instead of putting time and energy into changing what is, we focus on actions that bring meaning and value. Instead of our actions being a series of reactions to our circumstances or internal states, we focus on aligning our actions with our big picture goals and values. It can sound pretty “woo” but it’s actually very down-to-earth and practical.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make up our in-the-moment experience of our lives. When we understand our patterns better, we can make the changes and start doing more of what matters most. It’s not about becoming a better or different person — it’s about moving thru or past the things that hold you back from who you already are.

Biofeedback is sometimes marketed as a magic bullet but it’s just a tool and it’s only one approach. There is extensive research showing that using relaxation skills ( biofeedback as well as other strategies) helps us access our body’s built-in self-regulation tools so we can feel and do better. The bottom line: When we self-regulate better, we’re better at just about everything else.

While CBT focuses a lot on changing our experience, ACT takes a different approach. Instead of putting time and energy into changing what is, we focus on actions that bring meaning and value. Instead of our actions being a series of reactions to our circumstances or internal states, we focus on aligning our actions with our big picture goals and values. It can sound pretty “woo” but it’s actually very down-to-earth and practical.

While CBT focuses a lot on changing our experience, ACT takes a different approach. Instead of putting time and energy into changing what is, we focus on actions that bring meaning and value. Instead of our actions being a series of reactions to our circumstances or internal states, we focus on aligning our actions with our big picture goals and values. It can sound pretty “woo” but it’s actually very down-to-earth and practical.

Biofeedback is sometimes marketed as a magic bullet but it’s just a tool and it’s only one approach. There is extensive research showing that using relaxation skills ( biofeedback as well as other strategies) helps us access our body’s built-in self-regulation tools so we can feel and do better. The bottom line: When we self-regulate better, we’re better at just about everything else.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make up our in-the-moment experience of our lives. When we understand our patterns better, we can make the changes and start doing more of what matters most. It’s not about becoming a better or different person — it’s about moving thru or past the things that hold you back from who you already are.