Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Madisonville, LA
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My approach to therapy is to keep the process straightforward so that my clients can experience positive change as quickly as possible. My use of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) blended with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and meditative practice provides clients with a solid foundation to achieve personal growth. My goal is to help my clients realize their best self and develop the skills necessary to live a rich, full, and meaningful life.
Please cont act me to get more information and to start the process toward a healthier you and a better life.
My approach to therapy is to keep the process straightforward so that my clients can experience positive change as quickly as possible. My use of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) blended with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and meditative practice provides clients with a solid foundation to achieve personal growth. My goal is to help my clients realize their best self and develop the skills necessary to live a rich, full, and meaningful life.
Bryn Hickey: Trauma, Couples, LGBTQ
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Madisonville, LA 70447 (Online Only)
I approach sessions from an ACT lens ( acceptance and commitment therapy) which incorporates mindfulness to address the internal and external changes we seek to make.
Trauma cuts deep. It has the ability to knock the wind out of you and throw you off course. It can creep up gradually, or sometimes feel as though it strikes all at once. The process of finding someone that you trust to work with you in some of your most tender moments can be incredibly intimidating. I place great emphasis on building the therapeutic relationship in order to create a comfortable and judgment-free environment where even the darkest parts of you can feel safe to come out and be tended to. I would be honored to talk with you and see if we would be a good match in your process of healing.
I approach sessions from an ACT lens ( acceptance and commitment therapy) which incorporates mindfulness to address the internal and external changes we seek to make.
Trauma cuts deep. It has the ability to knock the wind out of you and throw you off course. It can creep up gradually, or sometimes feel as though it strikes all at once. The process of finding someone that you trust to work with you in some of your most tender moments can be incredibly intimidating. I place great emphasis on building the therapeutic relationship in order to create a comfortable and judgment-free environment where even the darkest parts of you can feel safe to come out and be tended to. I would be honored to talk with you and see if we would be a good match in your process of healing.
Freedom Within, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Madisonville, LA 70447
Transition is a natural part of life whether a transition from high school to college, getting married or divorced, or changing careers. Both positive and negative transition can bring stress into the family. I work with Adults & Children 7 years and above. As a military combat veteran, I have interacted with cultures around the globe. Assisting active military, veterans, and their families is a passion of mine. Conversely, I have great experience in settings where the average client has not had military experience. I take a direct approach when working with people where you meeting your goals is the focus for the sessions.
Transition is a natural part of life whether a transition from high school to college, getting married or divorced, or changing careers. Both positive and negative transition can bring stress into the family. I work with Adults & Children 7 years and above. As a military combat veteran, I have interacted with cultures around the globe. Assisting active military, veterans, and their families is a passion of mine. Conversely, I have great experience in settings where the average client has not had military experience. I take a direct approach when working with people where you meeting your goals is the focus for the sessions.
Dr. Reid Doster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Madisonville, LA 70447 (Online Only)
It takes courage to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and clinical pastoral counselor, I work with individuals, couples and families to resolve common human problems. I believe you will benefit from the clinical competence, experience and maturity gained from more than forty years in practice, and will quickly realize I sincerely care about you. When you reach out to me, I will do my best to respond promptly, without your waiting too long for an appointment. So, call or write today, and don't be surprised if I personally answer the phone.
It takes courage to ask for help, especially from someone you don't know. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and clinical pastoral counselor, I work with individuals, couples and families to resolve common human problems. I believe you will benefit from the clinical competence, experience and maturity gained from more than forty years in practice, and will quickly realize I sincerely care about you. When you reach out to me, I will do my best to respond promptly, without your waiting too long for an appointment. So, call or write today, and don't be surprised if I personally answer the phone.
Jamey Savoie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACS
Verified Verified
Madisonville, LA 70447
I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of trauma, addiction recovery, attachment issues and other life stressors. I draw on a variety of evidenced based therapeutic interventions, and incorporate somatic/body-based experiences to help people identify, release, and heal from trauma. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University, completed my Master's of Social Work from Tulane University, and obtained my licensure in 2004. I am experienced and trained as an Approved Clinical Supervisor to both LCSWA and LPCA interns.
I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of trauma, addiction recovery, attachment issues and other life stressors. I draw on a variety of evidenced based therapeutic interventions, and incorporate somatic/body-based experiences to help people identify, release, and heal from trauma. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University, completed my Master's of Social Work from Tulane University, and obtained my licensure in 2004. I am experienced and trained as an Approved Clinical Supervisor to both LCSWA and LPCA interns.
Julie G Kringas
Licensed Professional Counselor, BA, BS, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Madisonville, LA 70447
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If you struggle with anxiety or trauma, your life can seem unmanageable. With help, you can learn to quiet your negative thoughts, overcome your painful emotions, and begin to feel happiness and peace again. With help, step by step, you can learn to fully accept yourself and move towards healthier ways of relating to others.
Please feel free to cont act me if you have questions!.
If you struggle with anxiety or trauma, your life can seem unmanageable. With help, you can learn to quiet your negative thoughts, overcome your painful emotions, and begin to feel happiness and peace again. With help, step by step, you can learn to fully accept yourself and move towards healthier ways of relating to others.
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Sean Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
Emotions tend to be at their root of what concerns us. The fashion we act when our feelings are something we deny generally causes our dominant issues: depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, sadness. With reflection and foundational understanding we can begin growing towards a better life every day.
Emotions tend to be at their root of what concerns us. The fashion we act when our feelings are something we deny generally causes our dominant issues: depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, sadness. With reflection and foundational understanding we can begin growing towards a better life every day.
Shannon Hogg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mandeville, LA 70448
As a counselor, I prioritize acceptance and emotional safety so that you can take off your mask and stop hiding.
You've tried everything you know how to do to make life manageable. Perhaps you have decided that there is no hope and nothing will ever change. You feel like somehow, all of this mess must mean there is something wrong with you. You wonder if your problems indicate an inherent weakness. Because of these fears, you find yourself hiding, wearing a mask and pretending. The weight of these behaviors have left you exhausted.
As a counselor, I prioritize acceptance and emotional safety so that you can take off your mask and stop hiding.
You've tried everything you know how to do to make life manageable. Perhaps you have decided that there is no hope and nothing will ever change. You feel like somehow, all of this mess must mean there is something wrong with you. You wonder if your problems indicate an inherent weakness. Because of these fears, you find yourself hiding, wearing a mask and pretending. The weight of these behaviors have left you exhausted.
Susan Butler Brocato Cardinal Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70433
By coming to this website, it's very likely you are seeking help which is a sign of strength and hope. I believe with the support of a highly qualified counselor, any emotional challenge can be managed and even resolved. There is no reason anyone should have to face life's difficulties alone and having professional help facilitate this is a wise decision. Through unconditional acceptance and open-mindedness, any kind of challenge can be overcome.
By coming to this website, it's very likely you are seeking help which is a sign of strength and hope. I believe with the support of a highly qualified counselor, any emotional challenge can be managed and even resolved. There is no reason anyone should have to face life's difficulties alone and having professional help facilitate this is a wise decision. Through unconditional acceptance and open-mindedness, any kind of challenge can be overcome.
Chrysalis Counseling llc (Amy Craft)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433 (Online Only)
Do you feel alone in the fight and struggle for answers? You are not alone. We all have come to a place where we know a better quality of life is just outside our grasp if only we could gain more understanding, awareness, love, acceptance, strength, forgiveness, hope... Can you strengthen healthy connections with those around you? Absolutely. Can you understand, learn from, and move forward from traumatic, frightening, and debilitating experiences? Yes! Self-awareness can unleash power and great potential for positive change. Embrace change. It’s within you. “Only as the You becomes present does presence come into being.” M. Buber
Do you feel alone in the fight and struggle for answers? You are not alone. We all have come to a place where we know a better quality of life is just outside our grasp if only we could gain more understanding, awareness, love, acceptance, strength, forgiveness, hope... Can you strengthen healthy connections with those around you? Absolutely. Can you understand, learn from, and move forward from traumatic, frightening, and debilitating experiences? Yes! Self-awareness can unleash power and great potential for positive change. Embrace change. It’s within you. “Only as the You becomes present does presence come into being.” M. Buber
Natalie G Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70433 (Online Only)
My mission as a therapist is to create an atmosphere of understanding and self-exploration that helps you master the skills you need to survive, rise, and thrive in a world that often works against us. Feeling unseen? Got Imposter Syndrome? Let's navigate to your truths through self-exploration, self- acceptance, and self-love. I can help you learn how to bleed resilience against unhealthy people and things and become rooted in your well-being with Person Centered, Trauma-Informed therapy services. I aim to increase mental health access to underserved populations by providing everyone a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
My mission as a therapist is to create an atmosphere of understanding and self-exploration that helps you master the skills you need to survive, rise, and thrive in a world that often works against us. Feeling unseen? Got Imposter Syndrome? Let's navigate to your truths through self-exploration, self- acceptance, and self-love. I can help you learn how to bleed resilience against unhealthy people and things and become rooted in your well-being with Person Centered, Trauma-Informed therapy services. I aim to increase mental health access to underserved populations by providing everyone a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
Taylor Mayer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433 (Online Only)
Play therapy helps client develop new and creative solutions to problems, develop respect and acceptance of self/others, and learn to experience and express emotion.
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
Play therapy helps client develop new and creative solutions to problems, develop respect and acceptance of self/others, and learn to experience and express emotion.
I use an integrated approach to provide individual counseling and play therapy services to adults and children. I am interested in aiding clients who deal with difficulties surrounding divorce, daily stressors, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. I intend to focus on working with children and families attempting to readjust to the rules and roles of the new family structure that can surface. I will provide a safe environment where clients can work collaboratively with me to identify concerns and process them. I will help clients use this new awareness to determine effective coping and communication skills.
Cliff Ragan Hall II
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mandeville, LA 70471
Through our work together, I will empower you to embrace life's adventures with courage and resilience, while fostering a deeper sense of self- acceptance and authenticity.
Whether you're grappling with grief, wrestling with anxiety and depression, navigating relationship issues, or simply seeking guidance and support, I am here to help. I specialize in supporting individuals through life transitions, loss, and grief, providing a compassionate space for you to honor your emotions and find freedom. I am passionate about supporting individuals in their journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges.
Through our work together, I will empower you to embrace life's adventures with courage and resilience, while fostering a deeper sense of self- acceptance and authenticity.
Whether you're grappling with grief, wrestling with anxiety and depression, navigating relationship issues, or simply seeking guidance and support, I am here to help. I specialize in supporting individuals through life transitions, loss, and grief, providing a compassionate space for you to honor your emotions and find freedom. I am passionate about supporting individuals in their journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth. I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous step, and I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges.
Hayden Jernigan
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, P-LPC, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
I work with individuals seeking lasting change but needing clarity and direction on how to achieve it. Has your life been impacted by sexually addictive behaviors? Have you experienced trouble in your marriage as a result? Do you struggle with unwanted sexual acting out? I specialize in helping clients and/or partners uncover root issues and take practical steps toward living 'the good life.' I focus on helping people heal from sexually addictive behaviors, traumatic experiences, and relational challenges that tie into the whole. Together, we can move towards creating a felt sense of peace and stability in all aspects of your life.
I work with individuals seeking lasting change but needing clarity and direction on how to achieve it. Has your life been impacted by sexually addictive behaviors? Have you experienced trouble in your marriage as a result? Do you struggle with unwanted sexual acting out? I specialize in helping clients and/or partners uncover root issues and take practical steps toward living 'the good life.' I focus on helping people heal from sexually addictive behaviors, traumatic experiences, and relational challenges that tie into the whole. Together, we can move towards creating a felt sense of peace and stability in all aspects of your life.
Heather Kay Eby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Covington, LA 70434 (Online Only)
Perfectionist. People Pleaser. Avoids confrontation. Acts out of guilt. Worries about everything and nothing. Feels rejected, minimized, isolated. Overanalyzes and replays. Do any of these sound familiar? If so, I can help. Owning your voice and becoming an equal partner in your relationships is an area I am passionate about. You will feel empowered to set healthy boundaries, to actively identify and express your own wants, needs, and preferences and to start living your life in accordance with your values. We will explore and process stuck and pain points that may be holding you back from living your most authentic and joyful life.
Perfectionist. People Pleaser. Avoids confrontation. Acts out of guilt. Worries about everything and nothing. Feels rejected, minimized, isolated. Overanalyzes and replays. Do any of these sound familiar? If so, I can help. Owning your voice and becoming an equal partner in your relationships is an area I am passionate about. You will feel empowered to set healthy boundaries, to actively identify and express your own wants, needs, and preferences and to start living your life in accordance with your values. We will explore and process stuck and pain points that may be holding you back from living your most authentic and joyful life.
Do you ever feel torn between two parts of you? Do you sometimes feel disconnected from yourself and the people you love? Do you ever have thoughts in your head that scare you? These are all NORMAL experiences that we can seek help for and find relief from. Are you ready to get to the root of painful feelings? My name is Michael Crosby, and my friends describe me as fiercely loyal and intensely curious about human beings. My therapeutic approach can be summarized as “getting down to the bone.”
Do you ever feel torn between two parts of you? Do you sometimes feel disconnected from yourself and the people you love? Do you ever have thoughts in your head that scare you? These are all NORMAL experiences that we can seek help for and find relief from. Are you ready to get to the root of painful feelings? My name is Michael Crosby, and my friends describe me as fiercely loyal and intensely curious about human beings. My therapeutic approach can be summarized as “getting down to the bone.”
Cat Schully
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, PLPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433
At Creative Counseling and Wellness, I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. I draw from both my personal experiences and professional expertise to offer a compassionate, client-centered approach. From trauma and anxiety to identity exploration and relationship concerns, I work with clients of all ages, tailoring services to meet diverse needs. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapies, including trauma-focused techniques, EMDR, CBT, and expressive arts, to help clients navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
At Creative Counseling and Wellness, I am dedicated to providing a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. I draw from both my personal experiences and professional expertise to offer a compassionate, client-centered approach. From trauma and anxiety to identity exploration and relationship concerns, I work with clients of all ages, tailoring services to meet diverse needs. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapies, including trauma-focused techniques, EMDR, CBT, and expressive arts, to help clients navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
Megan Timm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Covington, LA 70433 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with a loss of sense of self, anxiety or feeling like you’re stuck in fight or flight? Does this affect your day to day life and ability to have the life you want? Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of the day, unable to sort through your thoughts and emotions? Now more than ever, people are feeling lost and overwhelmed trying to find their place in life. I believe there is a way to open up your life and truly find joy. I offer a custom holistic approach for each client. I start with understanding you as a whole person - past, present and future - and will be beside you as you navigate life’s ups and down.
Do you struggle with a loss of sense of self, anxiety or feeling like you’re stuck in fight or flight? Does this affect your day to day life and ability to have the life you want? Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of the day, unable to sort through your thoughts and emotions? Now more than ever, people are feeling lost and overwhelmed trying to find their place in life. I believe there is a way to open up your life and truly find joy. I offer a custom holistic approach for each client. I start with understanding you as a whole person - past, present and future - and will be beside you as you navigate life’s ups and down.
Please cont act me today for us to walk on these Healing Paths together.
Are you experiencing grief or loss? Are you struggling with any relationship issues or identity concerns? Are you having a hard time adjusting to school, or feeling anxious about starting school or higher education? Perhaps you are struggling to connect with groups of people who may share similar interests? I have experience working with adolescents, young and middle aged adults, and older adults. I also have experience working with individuals in fandom based populations. I have experience working with a variety of issues such as grief and loss, sexual identity and gender exploration, self-esteem, relationship stressors, etc..
Please cont act me today for us to walk on these Healing Paths together.
Are you experiencing grief or loss? Are you struggling with any relationship issues or identity concerns? Are you having a hard time adjusting to school, or feeling anxious about starting school or higher education? Perhaps you are struggling to connect with groups of people who may share similar interests? I have experience working with adolescents, young and middle aged adults, and older adults. I also have experience working with individuals in fandom based populations. I have experience working with a variety of issues such as grief and loss, sexual identity and gender exploration, self-esteem, relationship stressors, etc..
For my patients, things often look pretty impressive on the outside, but in their heads it’s a different story. The overachievers, the perfectionists, the people pleasers — no one in their lives might even guess they’re struggling. They look like they’ve got it all together. Despite being intelligent, effective, ambitious women, life isn’t as perfect as it seems. They feel anxious, stressed, unfulfilled, and burnt out; they’re critical of themselves; they’re dealing with the very real ups and downs of this particular season of life. They doubt themselves more than most people who have achieved half of what they have.
For my patients, things often look pretty impressive on the outside, but in their heads it’s a different story. The overachievers, the perfectionists, the people pleasers — no one in their lives might even guess they’re struggling. They look like they’ve got it all together. Despite being intelligent, effective, ambitious women, life isn’t as perfect as it seems. They feel anxious, stressed, unfulfilled, and burnt out; they’re critical of themselves; they’re dealing with the very real ups and downs of this particular season of life. They doubt themselves more than most people who have achieved half of what they have.
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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.