Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Ponchatoula, LA
Susan Butler Brocato Cardinal Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
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.
Katie Dauterive
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (Online Only)
Hey there and welcome! I understand that sometimes the hardest part of therapy is that first jump. My name is Katie Dauterive, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana. My passion is to help others grow to be their best and truest selves, to process unwelcome thoughts, and teach coping skills for a healthier mental state. I know firsthand the search for a therapist that is non-judgmental, compassionate, and empathetic. I look forward to being a part of your journey!
Hey there and welcome! I understand that sometimes the hardest part of therapy is that first jump. My name is Katie Dauterive, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana. My passion is to help others grow to be their best and truest selves, to process unwelcome thoughts, and teach coping skills for a healthier mental state. I know firsthand the search for a therapist that is non-judgmental, compassionate, and empathetic. I look forward to being a part of your journey!
Dr. Reid Doster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ponchatoula, LA 70454 (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 and couples to resolve common human problems. I believe you will benefit from clinical competence, experience and maturity gained from over 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. 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 and couples to resolve common human problems. I believe you will benefit from clinical competence, experience and maturity gained from over 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. Don't be surprised if I personally answer the phone.
Christina Greconia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Waitlist for new clients
In today's world, there has been a growing trend of being more focused on perfection, often to the point of harsh self-criticism. We are expected to say yes to every request all while feeling overburdened and without a voice. As a result, we get so caught up in our lives that we forget, or have never learned how to set healthy boundaries which can result in the lowering of our self-worth. My focus is working with clients ages 12 to adult struggling with issues such as burnout in our personal and professional life, difficulty with communication skills, and practicing self compassion. Life is more complex than a diagnosis.
In today's world, there has been a growing trend of being more focused on perfection, often to the point of harsh self-criticism. We are expected to say yes to every request all while feeling overburdened and without a voice. As a result, we get so caught up in our lives that we forget, or have never learned how to set healthy boundaries which can result in the lowering of our self-worth. My focus is working with clients ages 12 to adult struggling with issues such as burnout in our personal and professional life, difficulty with communication skills, and practicing self compassion. Life is more complex than a diagnosis.
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Chrysalis Counseling llc (Amy Craft)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70401 (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
Mark Russell Holt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70401
With my experience in Geek Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy, we will explore different aspects of you and discover what it means to have a rich and meaningful life.
If you are looking for a therapist that wants to incorporate your important geeky interests into your mental health, I am a Certified Geek Therapist that can help you! Utilizing your interests in the therapeutic setting to walk with you through potential life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, understanding gaming mentality, the grieving process, or feeling overwhelmed during a life transition. I hope to work with you on improving your life and experiencing with you new ways to help foster peace of mind about past, future, or current experiences.
With my experience in Geek Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy, we will explore different aspects of you and discover what it means to have a rich and meaningful life.
If you are looking for a therapist that wants to incorporate your important geeky interests into your mental health, I am a Certified Geek Therapist that can help you! Utilizing your interests in the therapeutic setting to walk with you through potential life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, understanding gaming mentality, the grieving process, or feeling overwhelmed during a life transition. I hope to work with you on improving your life and experiencing with you new ways to help foster peace of mind about past, future, or current experiences.
Dr. Reid Doster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hammond, LA 70401 (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 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. Don't be surprised if I personally answer my 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 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. Don't be surprised if I personally answer my phone.
Jessica O'Connor-Rathbun
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70403
Life can be overwhelming. Do you sometimes feel like life needs to slow down? Are you struggling to adapt to an ever changing environment? It can be challenging handling work, motherhood, and relationships. Together we can navigate these struggles and more. As a therapist, my approach is integrative and is tailored to each individual.
Life can be overwhelming. Do you sometimes feel like life needs to slow down? Are you struggling to adapt to an ever changing environment? It can be challenging handling work, motherhood, and relationships. Together we can navigate these struggles and more. As a therapist, my approach is integrative and is tailored to each individual.
Josette (Josie) David
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, ASDCS, CCTP, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70403
Waitlist for new clients
Asking for help isn't always easy. If you’re stuck struggling to move past challenging emotions or life changes, or are having trouble in your relationships, counseling may be right for you. I am a licensed and board certified counselor who is experienced in working with children and adults in school, community, and hospital settings. I view counseling as a collaborative journey in which the counselor and client work together to build a relationship of trust and understanding so that we can effectively determine strengths, support systems, and areas for growth as well as establish goals and work towards mental health stabilization.
Asking for help isn't always easy. If you’re stuck struggling to move past challenging emotions or life changes, or are having trouble in your relationships, counseling may be right for you. I am a licensed and board certified counselor who is experienced in working with children and adults in school, community, and hospital settings. I view counseling as a collaborative journey in which the counselor and client work together to build a relationship of trust and understanding so that we can effectively determine strengths, support systems, and areas for growth as well as establish goals and work towards mental health stabilization.
Paragon Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70401
We offer counseling, meditation, and fitness training. But above all else, our work is about power. Consider the problems in your life. With improved discipline, optimal health and fitness, wealth generated through an enjoyable profession or business far above your financial obligations, clear communication and negotiation skills, and a working knowledge of your emotional mechanisms, of strategy and tactics, and of logic and rational inquiry, how would your life change? What would happen to your energy level and mood? what goals would you meet? Who else could you help?
We offer counseling, meditation, and fitness training. But above all else, our work is about power. Consider the problems in your life. With improved discipline, optimal health and fitness, wealth generated through an enjoyable profession or business far above your financial obligations, clear communication and negotiation skills, and a working knowledge of your emotional mechanisms, of strategy and tactics, and of logic and rational inquiry, how would your life change? What would happen to your energy level and mood? what goals would you meet? Who else could you help?
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of expertise and passion in my field. I believe that healing take place from within and will work to facilitate that through a variety of approaches. At the Integrated Wellness Clinic, we feel that each person needs support and freedom to choose their own path. Healing from the suffering caused by addiction, mental health, trauma, eating disorders, obsessive sexual behavior, and other co-occurring conditions is not simply about managing life; it is about transforming it. At IWC, we support this trans formative work with approaches that strengthen and nurture mind, body and spirit.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of expertise and passion in my field. I believe that healing take place from within and will work to facilitate that through a variety of approaches. At the Integrated Wellness Clinic, we feel that each person needs support and freedom to choose their own path. Healing from the suffering caused by addiction, mental health, trauma, eating disorders, obsessive sexual behavior, and other co-occurring conditions is not simply about managing life; it is about transforming it. At IWC, we support this trans formative work with approaches that strengthen and nurture mind, body and spirit.
Throughout the therapeutic process, we work together to understand how ordinary life events as well as unusual stressors, losses and traumas can imp act your life.
My treatment philosophy is based on the belief that the practice of self-discovery creates more room for you to live your life to its fullest potential. Unfortunately, mental, emotional and relationship challenges can severly impeed your efforts. By weaving together behavioral, cognitive, developmental, personality and systems theories of psychology; many of the challenges can be resolved. For many, this experience facilitates living more authentically and cultivates a compassionate understanding of self with a spirit of confidence that paves the way for greater accomplishment in all aspects of life.
Throughout the therapeutic process, we work together to understand how ordinary life events as well as unusual stressors, losses and traumas can imp act your life.
My treatment philosophy is based on the belief that the practice of self-discovery creates more room for you to live your life to its fullest potential. Unfortunately, mental, emotional and relationship challenges can severly impeed your efforts. By weaving together behavioral, cognitive, developmental, personality and systems theories of psychology; many of the challenges can be resolved. For many, this experience facilitates living more authentically and cultivates a compassionate understanding of self with a spirit of confidence that paves the way for greater accomplishment in all aspects of life.
Adam Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70402 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with your mood or ADHD? Do you think your partner is not listening to you, not understanding you, or not considering you? Well I am here to help. If you find you are experience issues with controlling you emotions, struggling with negative thoughts about yourself or what is going on around you, or can not seem to do the things you want, then reach out now so you can start improving today. Do you recognize issues with accountability, discipline, or self-awareness, which impacts your everyday life? If these are issues that imp act you, if you are not sure what to do, and if you want some help, please reach out.
Are you struggling with your mood or ADHD? Do you think your partner is not listening to you, not understanding you, or not considering you? Well I am here to help. If you find you are experience issues with controlling you emotions, struggling with negative thoughts about yourself or what is going on around you, or can not seem to do the things you want, then reach out now so you can start improving today. Do you recognize issues with accountability, discipline, or self-awareness, which impacts your everyday life? If these are issues that imp act you, if you are not sure what to do, and if you want some help, please reach out.
The teen years offer significant challenges for children and parents alike. Children are faced with increasing social and academic demands while facing tough choices and greater responsibilities. Raging hormones and strained relationships do not make it any easier! Parents often feel frustrated and exhausted trying to help their child reach his or her full potential. Many times, the parent/child relationship becomes marked by fighting and power struggles. Parents and teens facing difficulty may find teen counseling effective and helpful. Finding a teen therapist specifically trained and experienced working with adolescents frequently provides the greatest benefit.
The teen years offer significant challenges for children and parents alike. Children are faced with increasing social and academic demands while facing tough choices and greater responsibilities. Raging hormones and strained relationships do not make it any easier! Parents often feel frustrated and exhausted trying to help their child reach his or her full potential. Many times, the parent/child relationship becomes marked by fighting and power struggles. Parents and teens facing difficulty may find teen counseling effective and helpful. Finding a teen therapist specifically trained and experienced working with adolescents frequently provides the greatest benefit.
Dr. Reid Doster LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT
Verified Verified
Robert, LA 70455 (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 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. 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 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. Don't be surprised if I personally answer the phone.
Creative Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT, PLPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70401
At Creative Counseling and Wellness, LLC, our caring and experienced counselors are here to support you. We fully support LGBTQIA+ identities and make sure your emotional and physical safety is our top priority throughout your healing journey. Our name reflects the creative and flexible ways we work with clients. Many of our counselors use art, music, and other creative tools in therapy, but what really sets us apart is how we find unique ways to meet you right where you are.
At Creative Counseling and Wellness, LLC, our caring and experienced counselors are here to support you. We fully support LGBTQIA+ identities and make sure your emotional and physical safety is our top priority throughout your healing journey. Our name reflects the creative and flexible ways we work with clients. Many of our counselors use art, music, and other creative tools in therapy, but what really sets us apart is how we find unique ways to meet you right where you are.
Scott Moran
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CCTP, ASDCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hammond, LA 70403 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My primary clinical focus is working with clients experiencing trauma (PTSD/C-PTSD), anxiety, and OCD, among a host of other issues. I have a special affinity with helping budding and established mental health professionals, but enjoy helping people from all backgrounds and walks of life. My primary goal in therapy is to extend a sense of unconditional positive regard to my clients - a space for them to safety explore and heal.
My primary clinical focus is working with clients experiencing trauma (PTSD/C-PTSD), anxiety, and OCD, among a host of other issues. I have a special affinity with helping budding and established mental health professionals, but enjoy helping people from all backgrounds and walks of life. My primary goal in therapy is to extend a sense of unconditional positive regard to my clients - a space for them to safety explore and heal.
Online Therapists
Melissa Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BACS
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70119
Waitlist for new clients
Working toward a fulfilling life, while facing obstacles, can be hard. We all, at some point, find ourselves lost and stuck. I work collaboratively with clients to help them get through those stuck moments, to choose a direction, and to take steps toward the lives they really want. My methods are grounded in the proven Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), which incorporates mindfulness and behavior-change strategies. ACT focuses on learning to live fully, even when painful things threaten to slow us down. I am also trained in several trauma-based approaches, including EMDR.
Working toward a fulfilling life, while facing obstacles, can be hard. We all, at some point, find ourselves lost and stuck. I work collaboratively with clients to help them get through those stuck moments, to choose a direction, and to take steps toward the lives they really want. My methods are grounded in the proven Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), which incorporates mindfulness and behavior-change strategies. ACT focuses on learning to live fully, even when painful things threaten to slow us down. I am also trained in several trauma-based approaches, including EMDR.
Kristen M Sison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lafayette, LA 70508
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that growth, knowledge, and acceptance is the stuff of life! Gaining a deeper understanding of yourself (triggers, insecurities, truest joys) can greatly imp act your daily existence.
Hi there! I'm Kristen, and my interest is people. I love getting to know about other's passions, feelings, attitudes, and ideas. And that's exactly what brought me to therapy! I get excited when others are looking to explore their own lives for ways to improve, no matter how small. I work well with clients who ruminate and tend to get caught in the vicious cycles of depression and anxiety by examining daily behaviors and thoughts. I like to be direct to maximize productivity in our time together, but will always treat you with the respect and compassion we all deserve. I'm always open to collaboration, feedback, and creativity.
I believe that growth, knowledge, and acceptance is the stuff of life! Gaining a deeper understanding of yourself (triggers, insecurities, truest joys) can greatly imp act your daily existence.
Hi there! I'm Kristen, and my interest is people. I love getting to know about other's passions, feelings, attitudes, and ideas. And that's exactly what brought me to therapy! I get excited when others are looking to explore their own lives for ways to improve, no matter how small. I work well with clients who ruminate and tend to get caught in the vicious cycles of depression and anxiety by examining daily behaviors and thoughts. I like to be direct to maximize productivity in our time together, but will always treat you with the respect and compassion we all deserve. I'm always open to collaboration, feedback, and creativity.
I'm an integrative therapist, meaning I pull from all kinds of therapies, but my big three are: Family Systems/Relational (identifying, healing, and addressing patterns in your relationships), ACT (helping you to live a mindful, accepting life in accordance with your values), and existential (helping you understand how you create meaning in your own life).
Hey there! I'm Zachary. My passion is helping people develop meaningful and intentional lives. I see all kinds of clients: from individuals struggling with social anxiety, grief, family conflict, or religious trauma, to couples struggling with communication, old wounds, and life transitions (and much more)! My clients appreciate that I am gentle and compassionate, but also honest and direct. My goal is to help you identify problems and patterns, help you adapt to your world in a flexible and open way, and explore with you the deepest parts of your self and the way you see the world.
I'm an integrative therapist, meaning I pull from all kinds of therapies, but my big three are: Family Systems/Relational (identifying, healing, and addressing patterns in your relationships), ACT (helping you to live a mindful, accepting life in accordance with your values), and existential (helping you understand how you create meaning in your own life).
Hey there! I'm Zachary. My passion is helping people develop meaningful and intentional lives. I see all kinds of clients: from individuals struggling with social anxiety, grief, family conflict, or religious trauma, to couples struggling with communication, old wounds, and life transitions (and much more)! My clients appreciate that I am gentle and compassionate, but also honest and direct. My goal is to help you identify problems and patterns, help you adapt to your world in a flexible and open way, and explore with you the deepest parts of your self and the way you see the world.
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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.