Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Federal Heights, CO

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Anna Hallinan
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, SWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Heights, CO 80221
I offer a client-centered approach to therapy which includes utilizing interventions like CBT, ACT, the Gottman Method, offering practical tools for lasting change.
Finding a place of comfort and healing is essential when facing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges. My practice offers a sanctuary where your story is honored, and your inherent strengths are recognized. With a background in social work, I use a client-centered approach to help you connect with your inner wisdom. Together, we'll empower we'll empower your journey of growth, fostering confidence and meaningful change.
I offer a client-centered approach to therapy which includes utilizing interventions like CBT, ACT, the Gottman Method, offering practical tools for lasting change.
Finding a place of comfort and healing is essential when facing depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges. My practice offers a sanctuary where your story is honored, and your inherent strengths are recognized. With a background in social work, I use a client-centered approach to help you connect with your inner wisdom. Together, we'll empower we'll empower your journey of growth, fostering confidence and meaningful change.
(720) 597-8775 View (720) 597-8775
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Dave Prabhu
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MSc, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Federal Heights, CO 80260  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Dave, an LPCC and working towards my LAC. I have 3+ years of experience in the field of addiction and mental health focused outpatient therapy and 2 years of experience in an inpatient psychiatric facility. I have an interest in helping people figure out their substance use problems, address mental healthcare, learn stress management and anger management, explore trauma, and alleviate relationship conflicts. I am trained in various evidence-based practices including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
Hi, I'm Dave, an LPCC and working towards my LAC. I have 3+ years of experience in the field of addiction and mental health focused outpatient therapy and 2 years of experience in an inpatient psychiatric facility. I have an interest in helping people figure out their substance use problems, address mental healthcare, learn stress management and anger management, explore trauma, and alleviate relationship conflicts. I am trained in various evidence-based practices including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
(720) 804-0042 View (720) 804-0042
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Sev Kiroglu - Mountain Thrive Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
Federal Heights, CO 80221
My aim is to foster a therapeutic space that is client-centered and supportive. As a client, you can expect to have a hands-on approach in your treatment by setting goals that you believe are important in creating the change you want for yourself. Each individual is unique and I do not believe in “one size fits all” therapy, so I will meet you where you are and work with you from there. I strive to empower clients and support their goals by developing and enhancing client skills using a variety of evidence-based interventions. I present a strength-based and solution-focused approach.
My aim is to foster a therapeutic space that is client-centered and supportive. As a client, you can expect to have a hands-on approach in your treatment by setting goals that you believe are important in creating the change you want for yourself. Each individual is unique and I do not believe in “one size fits all” therapy, so I will meet you where you are and work with you from there. I strive to empower clients and support their goals by developing and enhancing client skills using a variety of evidence-based interventions. I present a strength-based and solution-focused approach.
(720) 675-8259 View (720) 675-8259
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Melody Didisse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Federal Heights, CO 80221
You will find me to be an authentic & direct therapist that will focus on your values & strengths to guide the therapy process. My philosophy is that therapy is the space to get into how & why what you’re trying to do differently isn't working, (because you probably already have enough people willing to tell you) what you should be doing with your life. I won’t promise that therapy will make the hard stuff in your life go away, but what I know it can do is help you find a way through the hard stuff with meaning & help build resilience.
You will find me to be an authentic & direct therapist that will focus on your values & strengths to guide the therapy process. My philosophy is that therapy is the space to get into how & why what you’re trying to do differently isn't working, (because you probably already have enough people willing to tell you) what you should be doing with your life. I won’t promise that therapy will make the hard stuff in your life go away, but what I know it can do is help you find a way through the hard stuff with meaning & help build resilience.
(720) 964-1479 View (720) 964-1479
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Cristina Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAMSll, DVS
Verified Verified
Federal Heights, CO 80260  (Online Only)
Anxiety, insecurity, anger, and depression get in the way of success and even more than that- they get in the way of you being happy with yourself and your life. Freeing yourself of these issues gives you the opportunity to experience life in a new way that improves your life, relationships, and your performance at work/school. Therapy can help you with these issues and you can begin to enjoy life again. I am EMDR certified and actively practicing offering remote EMDR sessions for individuals seeking this type of support.
Anxiety, insecurity, anger, and depression get in the way of success and even more than that- they get in the way of you being happy with yourself and your life. Freeing yourself of these issues gives you the opportunity to experience life in a new way that improves your life, relationships, and your performance at work/school. Therapy can help you with these issues and you can begin to enjoy life again. I am EMDR certified and actively practicing offering remote EMDR sessions for individuals seeking this type of support.
(720) 619-8940 View (720) 619-8940
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Lindsey A De Los Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Federal Heights, CO 80260  (Online Only)
There should always be hope, and you shouldn’t have to suffer alone! No matter what you are facing, I believe that together we can find solutions and hope again! We all face difficulty, but it is important to remember that the way you feel is only temporary! It is only a matter of time before the sun eventually comes out after a storm. While life can be challenging at times, having a skilled professional can help you to manage whatever difficulties you are going through. It’s my job to “walk along-side you” in a non-judgmental manner and offer you the support, encouragement, and the concrete solutions you are seeking.
There should always be hope, and you shouldn’t have to suffer alone! No matter what you are facing, I believe that together we can find solutions and hope again! We all face difficulty, but it is important to remember that the way you feel is only temporary! It is only a matter of time before the sun eventually comes out after a storm. While life can be challenging at times, having a skilled professional can help you to manage whatever difficulties you are going through. It’s my job to “walk along-side you” in a non-judgmental manner and offer you the support, encouragement, and the concrete solutions you are seeking.
(720) 782-8235 View (720) 782-8235
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Jillian M Farley
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, LPCC
Verified Verified
Federal Heights, CO 80221
You were born to be real, not to be perfect - Unknown. Many of us struggle to express our authentic selves. This can cause stress, frustration, and emotional dysregulation. It is often a learned process to abandon parts of ourselves, in order to meet the needs or expectations of others. In my approach to counseling I aim to create an empathetic, non-judgmental space for my clients to safely express their true selves.
You were born to be real, not to be perfect - Unknown. Many of us struggle to express our authentic selves. This can cause stress, frustration, and emotional dysregulation. It is often a learned process to abandon parts of ourselves, in order to meet the needs or expectations of others. In my approach to counseling I aim to create an empathetic, non-judgmental space for my clients to safely express their true selves.
(720) 740-1339 View (720) 740-1339

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Allison Kayl
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Thornton, CO 80229
Allison Kayl is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2021. As a therapist focused on children and adolescents, Allison is dedicated to providing a nurturing and empathetic environment where young individuals feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. With a foundation built on compassion and acceptance, Allison strives to foster a therapeutic relationship that empowers children and teens to navigate their challenges with confidence and resilience.
Allison Kayl is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Colorado who has been practicing since 2021. As a therapist focused on children and adolescents, Allison is dedicated to providing a nurturing and empathetic environment where young individuals feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. With a foundation built on compassion and acceptance, Allison strives to foster a therapeutic relationship that empowers children and teens to navigate their challenges with confidence and resilience.
(720) 419-0433 View (720) 419-0433
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Missy Larson
MA, LPCC, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
I will meet you in therapy with warmth, acceptance, and non-judgment.
Do you feel like you are coping but not thriving? I am a certified trauma professional who works with individuals of all backgrounds and identities. I have a particular interest in working with clients navigating anxiety disorders, PTSD, childhood trauma, depression, women's issues, parenting, OCD, and life transitions. My clients are frequently experiencing hurdles or pain that make everyday life more challenging. Sometimes, past experiences are showing up in their current behavior and emotions. Through our work together, you will develop insight, clarity, and solutions that align with your personal journey.
I will meet you in therapy with warmth, acceptance, and non-judgment.
Do you feel like you are coping but not thriving? I am a certified trauma professional who works with individuals of all backgrounds and identities. I have a particular interest in working with clients navigating anxiety disorders, PTSD, childhood trauma, depression, women's issues, parenting, OCD, and life transitions. My clients are frequently experiencing hurdles or pain that make everyday life more challenging. Sometimes, past experiences are showing up in their current behavior and emotions. Through our work together, you will develop insight, clarity, and solutions that align with your personal journey.
(720) 802-4629 View (720) 802-4629
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Istus Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031  (Online Only)
In these modern times mental health and mental health treatment still carries a stigma with it, I want to help change that. We all have experiences that have impacted us and it's my goal in my practice is to be a space for clients to feel heard, understood, and gain insight and skills to help navigate an ever-changing world as their best self. I have worked in a variety of settings with this goal in mind. From someone in crisis to those struggling with addiction who continue to find themselves in the criminal justice system. I use MI, DBT, ACT, and add my own love of "geek culture" as a way to connect with, and help clients grow.
In these modern times mental health and mental health treatment still carries a stigma with it, I want to help change that. We all have experiences that have impacted us and it's my goal in my practice is to be a space for clients to feel heard, understood, and gain insight and skills to help navigate an ever-changing world as their best self. I have worked in a variety of settings with this goal in mind. From someone in crisis to those struggling with addiction who continue to find themselves in the criminal justice system. I use MI, DBT, ACT, and add my own love of "geek culture" as a way to connect with, and help clients grow.
(720) 740-8870 View (720) 740-8870
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Michelle Manning
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
I use research and evidence-base treatment methods of CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, EFT, the Gottman Method, Art Therapy, and more to help structure a treatment plan that will fit your unique goals.
Schedule a free consult instantly through my website link in my bio! Hi, I’m Michelle Manning. As a therapist, it is my great privilege to come alongside you in your most challenging times to offer a place of safety and support where you can work through difficult things that are holding you back from living your best life. I provide therapy to both couples and individuals (ages 10 to 110) and specialize in working with those who have faced emotional abuse and those who experience neurodivergencies such as OCD, ADHD, and the Highly Sensitive Person.
I use research and evidence-base treatment methods of CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, EFT, the Gottman Method, Art Therapy, and more to help structure a treatment plan that will fit your unique goals.
Schedule a free consult instantly through my website link in my bio! Hi, I’m Michelle Manning. As a therapist, it is my great privilege to come alongside you in your most challenging times to offer a place of safety and support where you can work through difficult things that are holding you back from living your best life. I provide therapy to both couples and individuals (ages 10 to 110) and specialize in working with those who have faced emotional abuse and those who experience neurodivergencies such as OCD, ADHD, and the Highly Sensitive Person.
(720) 807-8179 View (720) 807-8179
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Trudy K Woodard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTPII, EMDR
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80031  (Online Only)
I offer compassionate, evidence-based approaches, including Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with Eye Movement Desensitization and trauma therapy.
We live in a demanding and constantly changing world. Are there times when you feel overwhelmed or worried about those challenges? Thank you for considering me as your counselor; I acknowledge that finding the right counselor can feel scary and even overwhelming. Through the lens of cultural humility, I am here to walk with you and support you through this process. I am committed to helping you through your healing with compassion, understanding, and sensitivity. Let us be curious and discover new perspectives, insights, and tools to help you live a more fulfilling life. I look forward to hearing from you and working together.
I offer compassionate, evidence-based approaches, including Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with Eye Movement Desensitization and trauma therapy.
We live in a demanding and constantly changing world. Are there times when you feel overwhelmed or worried about those challenges? Thank you for considering me as your counselor; I acknowledge that finding the right counselor can feel scary and even overwhelming. Through the lens of cultural humility, I am here to walk with you and support you through this process. I am committed to helping you through your healing with compassion, understanding, and sensitivity. Let us be curious and discover new perspectives, insights, and tools to help you live a more fulfilling life. I look forward to hearing from you and working together.
(719) 974-4903 View (719) 974-4903
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Maggie Werther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CACII
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
These modalities include Psychodynamic therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (ACT, BCBT-SP), and EMDR.
I work with adults and adolescents (age 14 and up) and provide individual therapy services. I specialize in trauma and PTSD and I am a certified EMDR therapist. I also specialize in a variety of other therapeutic areas including women's issues (postpartum depression and anxiety, fertility/miscarriage issues), grief and loss, mood disorders, anxiety, suicide prevention, conflict resolution, improving relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, and stress management. I also work with first responders and veterans.
These modalities include Psychodynamic therapy, Solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (ACT, BCBT-SP), and EMDR.
I work with adults and adolescents (age 14 and up) and provide individual therapy services. I specialize in trauma and PTSD and I am a certified EMDR therapist. I also specialize in a variety of other therapeutic areas including women's issues (postpartum depression and anxiety, fertility/miscarriage issues), grief and loss, mood disorders, anxiety, suicide prevention, conflict resolution, improving relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, and stress management. I also work with first responders and veterans.
(303) 562-1406 View (303) 562-1406
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Jacque Anderson
Psychologist, PSY
Verified Verified
Westminster, CO 80031
Dr. Jacque Anderson is a Psychologist in Colorado who has been practicing since 2019. Dr. Anderson has a doctoral degree in School Psychology. She is a licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. This education provides her with an integral knowledge of school systems and how the system influences youth mental health. She is also a trainer in several suicide and crisis programs. She also continues to gain advanced training in CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care. Dr. Anderson provides both comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy.
Dr. Jacque Anderson is a Psychologist in Colorado who has been practicing since 2019. Dr. Anderson has a doctoral degree in School Psychology. She is a licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. This education provides her with an integral knowledge of school systems and how the system influences youth mental health. She is also a trainer in several suicide and crisis programs. She also continues to gain advanced training in CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care. Dr. Anderson provides both comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy.
(720) 640-4731 View (720) 640-4731
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Kathy Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
Therapy works best when personal stories are heard, and individuals and families construct their own meaning. Through a variety of treatment models like CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma informed models, we work together to identify challenges and to navigate a path that feels healthier. I bring experience working with a broad range of clients from childhood through the lifespan; specializing in complex trauma and helping people navigate transitions like caregiving, relationship changes and family coping and medical complexities that stress family systems.
Therapy works best when personal stories are heard, and individuals and families construct their own meaning. Through a variety of treatment models like CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma informed models, we work together to identify challenges and to navigate a path that feels healthier. I bring experience working with a broad range of clients from childhood through the lifespan; specializing in complex trauma and helping people navigate transitions like caregiving, relationship changes and family coping and medical complexities that stress family systems.
(720) 458-0642 View (720) 458-0642
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Kara Wadenstierna
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80221  (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems is the foundation of my therapeutic work—I complement this with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic work, trauma-informed practices, and neuroscience research.
Yearning often compels my clients to begin our work together. Yearning for a different relationship with parts of themselves, others, the past. Yearning for wholeness or empowerment in the face of trauma, grief, or tremendous life transitions—maybe all of these. Perhaps clients can’t put their finger on what exactly the yearning is for, but they know they are not fully occupying their own skin. I work with individuals experiencing depression & anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, attachment wounds, and the impact of addictive family systems. When clients relate to themselves in new ways or make formerly impossible choices, I am elated.
Internal Family Systems is the foundation of my therapeutic work—I complement this with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic work, trauma-informed practices, and neuroscience research.
Yearning often compels my clients to begin our work together. Yearning for a different relationship with parts of themselves, others, the past. Yearning for wholeness or empowerment in the face of trauma, grief, or tremendous life transitions—maybe all of these. Perhaps clients can’t put their finger on what exactly the yearning is for, but they know they are not fully occupying their own skin. I work with individuals experiencing depression & anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, attachment wounds, and the impact of addictive family systems. When clients relate to themselves in new ways or make formerly impossible choices, I am elated.
(844) 917-2574 View (844) 917-2574
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Skylyn Webb
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80030  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In working with you, my goal is to create the space for you to connect with your own innate wisdom. I will meet you where you are with presence, empathy, and non-judgment. Using mindfulness and somatic techniques we will examine and remain grounded in the present and then work backward to untangle how difficult or traumatic experiences of the past may be keeping you “stuck” in unhealthy thinking or behavioral patterns. I will act as an unwavering guide as you move toward freedom and growth.
In working with you, my goal is to create the space for you to connect with your own innate wisdom. I will meet you where you are with presence, empathy, and non-judgment. Using mindfulness and somatic techniques we will examine and remain grounded in the present and then work backward to untangle how difficult or traumatic experiences of the past may be keeping you “stuck” in unhealthy thinking or behavioral patterns. I will act as an unwavering guide as you move toward freedom and growth.
(720) 753-5298 View (720) 753-5298
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Marlys Hersey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thornton, CO 80229  (Online Only)
How would you like your life to be different? Let’s talk about your goals and dreams as well as your struggles, challenges, deepest concerns. Let’s collaborate on ways to help you move in the direction you want to go. I offer compassionate support to facilitate more clarity, understanding, acceptance, and ease in moving through crises, change, and even the mundane. You seek healing, growth, understanding, and wellness; my job is to help create the conditions that will allow that growth to occur.
How would you like your life to be different? Let’s talk about your goals and dreams as well as your struggles, challenges, deepest concerns. Let’s collaborate on ways to help you move in the direction you want to go. I offer compassionate support to facilitate more clarity, understanding, acceptance, and ease in moving through crises, change, and even the mundane. You seek healing, growth, understanding, and wellness; my job is to help create the conditions that will allow that growth to occur.
(719) 312-7731 View (719) 312-7731
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Leigh Tatum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westminster, CO 80031
She embraces an eclectic therapeutic style that is tailored to each person including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solutions focused therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Schedule through my website instantly > website link in my bio! Leigh has worked with diverse populations across the lifespan within non-profit outpatient medical and mental health clinics. She utilizes a client-centered, strengths-based approach and believes in the resilience and capabilities within each person. She focuses on concerns with depression, anxiety, sexual or gender identity, grief and loss, self-esteem, spirituality, and navigating life’s many transitions.
She embraces an eclectic therapeutic style that is tailored to each person including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solutions focused therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Schedule through my website instantly > website link in my bio! Leigh has worked with diverse populations across the lifespan within non-profit outpatient medical and mental health clinics. She utilizes a client-centered, strengths-based approach and believes in the resilience and capabilities within each person. She focuses on concerns with depression, anxiety, sexual or gender identity, grief and loss, self-esteem, spirituality, and navigating life’s many transitions.
(720) 782-5816 View (720) 782-5816
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Laura Amelia Gutierrez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80030
Some of the therapeutic modalities I use are: EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Parts Work, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Tapping Solutions also known as Emotional Freedom Technique.
Hi, my name is Laura Amelia, I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of The Road Less Travelled Counseling Services. I have a wide variety of experiences working with different types of mental health issues but focus the most helping people with depression, anxiety, attachment issues and unresolved trauma. My hope is to provide a safe space for you to process your emotions, develop a deeper understanding of your needs and who you are, and help you make progress in your healing journey. I want to help you reach your fullest potential.
Some of the therapeutic modalities I use are: EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Parts Work, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Tapping Solutions also known as Emotional Freedom Technique.
Hi, my name is Laura Amelia, I am a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and the owner of The Road Less Travelled Counseling Services. I have a wide variety of experiences working with different types of mental health issues but focus the most helping people with depression, anxiety, attachment issues and unresolved trauma. My hope is to provide a safe space for you to process your emotions, develop a deeper understanding of your needs and who you are, and help you make progress in your healing journey. I want to help you reach your fullest potential.
(303) 493-9824 View (303) 493-9824

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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists

How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.

What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?

The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.

Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?

Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.

How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?

A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.