Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Allegan, MI
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Cheryl C Parente-Roggow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, SAP, ADS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Allegan, MI 49010
I provide a safe, compassionate and confidential setting for us to explore concerns. I approach therapy as a collaborative process with clients. I have had extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, abandonment, mood disorders, marriage/relationship issues, communication, step families, sexuality issues, crisis work, grief and substance abuse and daughters without mothers . Please don't hesitate to contact me.
I provide a safe, compassionate and confidential setting for us to explore concerns. I approach therapy as a collaborative process with clients. I have had extensive experience working with adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, abandonment, mood disorders, marriage/relationship issues, communication, step families, sexuality issues, crisis work, grief and substance abuse and daughters without mothers . Please don't hesitate to contact me.
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Life is full of ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Sometimes, it can be helpful to have someone in your corner who can assist you in processing all of life's changes. Whether what you are experiencing is the loss of a loved one, stress from a job or school, relationship issues, or something else causing you to feel overwhelmed, I am here to walk alongside you.
Life is full of ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Sometimes, it can be helpful to have someone in your corner who can assist you in processing all of life's changes. Whether what you are experiencing is the loss of a loved one, stress from a job or school, relationship issues, or something else causing you to feel overwhelmed, I am here to walk alongside you.
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Tree of Life Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Allegan, MI 49010
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a fact of life that everyone, at some point or another, faces struggles. Sometimes, in this society, it is deemed more acceptable to suffer in silence than to reach out and ask for the help you need. I believe that every experience you have had, every triumph, every setback, is important and gives meaning to who you are; your whole identity. I believe that every person has the answers they need, and sometimes it takes extra work to find them. I believe that a therapeutic space, where a person can be heard and valued as a person of infinite worth, is incredibly healing.
The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a fact of life that everyone, at some point or another, faces struggles. Sometimes, in this society, it is deemed more acceptable to suffer in silence than to reach out and ask for the help you need. I believe that every experience you have had, every triumph, every setback, is important and gives meaning to who you are; your whole identity. I believe that every person has the answers they need, and sometimes it takes extra work to find them. I believe that a therapeutic space, where a person can be heard and valued as a person of infinite worth, is incredibly healing.
Online Therapists
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Chad Robert Westmaas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Portage, MI 49002
I work to model my practice after His, and seek to meet all of my clients with warmth, honesty, hope, and acceptance as we walk together to meet their goals.
Counseling is deeply personal and relational in nature. I strive to create a place of safety and hope for all those who would seek counseling with me. I work to maintain a trauma informed and multicultural practice; meaning that I understand and am sensitive to the effects of trauma as well as the impact that culture has on the lives of my clients. As such I endeavor to practice in a way that welcomes and embraces individuals from all different backgrounds.
I work to model my practice after His, and seek to meet all of my clients with warmth, honesty, hope, and acceptance as we walk together to meet their goals.
Counseling is deeply personal and relational in nature. I strive to create a place of safety and hope for all those who would seek counseling with me. I work to maintain a trauma informed and multicultural practice; meaning that I understand and am sensitive to the effects of trauma as well as the impact that culture has on the lives of my clients. As such I endeavor to practice in a way that welcomes and embraces individuals from all different backgrounds.
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Rebecca McDaniel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I use Emotion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while maintaining a warm and safe environment.
Who would you be if you didn't have never-ending worry or constant feelings that your emotions and life are out of control? This is what we'll figure out together. I work with individuals navigating life transitions like moving, becoming a new parent, or break-ups and managing the anxiety that comes with it. Transitions are TOUGH and can leave you feeling lost and confused. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to sort through life's complexities. We will explore who you are without worry, anxiety and overwhelming feelings, while creating a plan to get unstuck.
I use Emotion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while maintaining a warm and safe environment.
Who would you be if you didn't have never-ending worry or constant feelings that your emotions and life are out of control? This is what we'll figure out together. I work with individuals navigating life transitions like moving, becoming a new parent, or break-ups and managing the anxiety that comes with it. Transitions are TOUGH and can leave you feeling lost and confused. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to sort through life's complexities. We will explore who you are without worry, anxiety and overwhelming feelings, while creating a plan to get unstuck.
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Kaitlynn Panak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jackson, MI 49203
Waitlist for new clients
Kaitlynn’s approach to therapy is warm and welcoming. She utilizes a diversified therapeutic approach, while tailoring her treatment to the unique strengths and beliefs of each person she has the pleasure of working with. She believes in whole-person-centered therapy, exploring the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and relational aspects of an individual. Kaitlynn has a strong belief in the practice of mindfulness. She believes every individual is valuable and worthy of finding acceptance and peace within themselves. Kaitlynn is happy to provide faith-based counseling when requested by her clients.
Kaitlynn’s approach to therapy is warm and welcoming. She utilizes a diversified therapeutic approach, while tailoring her treatment to the unique strengths and beliefs of each person she has the pleasure of working with. She believes in whole-person-centered therapy, exploring the mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and relational aspects of an individual. Kaitlynn has a strong belief in the practice of mindfulness. She believes every individual is valuable and worthy of finding acceptance and peace within themselves. Kaitlynn is happy to provide faith-based counseling when requested by her clients.
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I am trained in a variety of therapies including acceptance commitment therapy, systems theory, and motivational interviewing.
Welcome and I am so glad that you are here. Investing in your mental health is an investment in yourself and your quality of life. Life can bring joy but can also bring challenges that can be too difficult to maneuver alone. And you don’t have to. Engaging in therapy can be the start of unlearning old habits, changing your thinking patterns, and learning to find joy again. Whether you are being weighed down by past experiences, struggling with a recent life change, or just looking for a space to process day to day life, I can help you identify the root causes of these concerns and address them in a healthy and effective manner.
I am trained in a variety of therapies including acceptance commitment therapy, systems theory, and motivational interviewing.
Welcome and I am so glad that you are here. Investing in your mental health is an investment in yourself and your quality of life. Life can bring joy but can also bring challenges that can be too difficult to maneuver alone. And you don’t have to. Engaging in therapy can be the start of unlearning old habits, changing your thinking patterns, and learning to find joy again. Whether you are being weighed down by past experiences, struggling with a recent life change, or just looking for a space to process day to day life, I can help you identify the root causes of these concerns and address them in a healthy and effective manner.
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Professionally, I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused Therapies.
When people have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, chronic stress, addiction or disconnection from others they may develop unhealthy patterns of responding. We can transform many of these patterns through increasing our own awareness. We all carry the answers to our own healing within us. I seek to make working with me accessible and welcoming to all. You are invited to come as you are. I'm here for you when you are feeling stuck, limited by stigma or shame, caught in past hurts, fearful, isolated, or in need of getting back to feeling like you.
Professionally, I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Focused Therapies.
When people have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, chronic stress, addiction or disconnection from others they may develop unhealthy patterns of responding. We can transform many of these patterns through increasing our own awareness. We all carry the answers to our own healing within us. I seek to make working with me accessible and welcoming to all. You are invited to come as you are. I'm here for you when you are feeling stuck, limited by stigma or shame, caught in past hurts, fearful, isolated, or in need of getting back to feeling like you.
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Alina Kitchin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Online Only)
I use interventions such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy to determine together as a team how to approach healing.
My favorite thing is coming alongside people to work on problems together. I have 5 years of experience addressing a wide variety of concerns in all levels of care, including residential and outpatient. I am effective in treating substance use, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and burnout. I also enjoy working with individuals in high-stress jobs who are seeking more work-life balance and boundaries regarding their professional life. I am formally trained in Brainspotting for trauma and other processing, and in treating eating disorders.
I use interventions such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy to determine together as a team how to approach healing.
My favorite thing is coming alongside people to work on problems together. I have 5 years of experience addressing a wide variety of concerns in all levels of care, including residential and outpatient. I am effective in treating substance use, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and burnout. I also enjoy working with individuals in high-stress jobs who are seeking more work-life balance and boundaries regarding their professional life. I am formally trained in Brainspotting for trauma and other processing, and in treating eating disorders.
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Marisa Kowalski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) and Mindfulness (MBCT).
I have experience working with people who are facing challenges in their lives. Whether it be mental health, adjusting to a difficult time or stressful life transition, chronic illness and/or chronic pain, processing trauma and grief, work stress, or caregiver stress/burnout I provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to explore and resolve the issues you are dealing with.
I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) and Mindfulness (MBCT).
I have experience working with people who are facing challenges in their lives. Whether it be mental health, adjusting to a difficult time or stressful life transition, chronic illness and/or chronic pain, processing trauma and grief, work stress, or caregiver stress/burnout I provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to explore and resolve the issues you are dealing with.
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Nicholas W Tock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Online Only)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my clinical practice, focusing primarily on being conscious of the thoughts that drive our behavior and accepting life’s circumstances.
What if you could learn to view difficult emotions as an opportunity for growth instead of a weakness? It’s true that suffering is universal, but with the right perspective you can learn to see that as a gift; a source of energy you can use to propel you towards your life’s goals and eventual contentment. Many seek to find happiness by changing their circumstances, but I hope to show you that accepting your current circumstances is the key to permanent change. My calling is to help you find peace and contentment, specializing in depression and anxiety, addiction, grief, existential concerns and parenting skills.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my clinical practice, focusing primarily on being conscious of the thoughts that drive our behavior and accepting life’s circumstances.
What if you could learn to view difficult emotions as an opportunity for growth instead of a weakness? It’s true that suffering is universal, but with the right perspective you can learn to see that as a gift; a source of energy you can use to propel you towards your life’s goals and eventual contentment. Many seek to find happiness by changing their circumstances, but I hope to show you that accepting your current circumstances is the key to permanent change. My calling is to help you find peace and contentment, specializing in depression and anxiety, addiction, grief, existential concerns and parenting skills.
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Mallory Godin Restore Renew Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Welcome! Here at Restore & Renew Counseling, we value a holistic approach to counseling. Counseling is an investment in oneself and you are worth it! I have years of extensive training working with athletes, college students, and maternal health. Specifically, I work with infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum related concerns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic pain, relationship conflicts, parenting, work-life balance, career coaching issues and more. I use an integrated and holistic approach to counseling - Faith-based counseling, Talk Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and Gottman Method.
Welcome! Here at Restore & Renew Counseling, we value a holistic approach to counseling. Counseling is an investment in oneself and you are worth it! I have years of extensive training working with athletes, college students, and maternal health. Specifically, I work with infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum related concerns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic pain, relationship conflicts, parenting, work-life balance, career coaching issues and more. I use an integrated and holistic approach to counseling - Faith-based counseling, Talk Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and Gottman Method.
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She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and utilizes various evidence-based modalities including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness, believing that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all experience.
Delana Hadden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 12 years of experience working with individuals and couples with varying severity of mental illness and concerns. She specializes in helping teens, adults, and seniors to better cope with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment, substance use, and personality disorders. Delana completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and utilizes various evidence-based modalities including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and mindfulness, believing that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all experience.
Delana Hadden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has over 12 years of experience working with individuals and couples with varying severity of mental illness and concerns. She specializes in helping teens, adults, and seniors to better cope with trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment, substance use, and personality disorders. Delana completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.
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I draw from evidence-based techniques like Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention.
Are you in search of an online queer and trans-affirming OCD specialist? Do you yearn to reclaim your sense of agency, presence, and joy? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by your sensitive nervous system, entangled in a whirlwind of spinning thoughts and relentless compulsions. I'm grateful you're here because it doesn't have to be this way. I support adults who are ready to look inward and not just manage, but transform their relationship with themselves, their thoughts, feelings and struggles. Whether it's anxiety, OCD, or challenges related to your identity, I am a therapist and fellow human who deeply gets it.
I draw from evidence-based techniques like Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention.
Are you in search of an online queer and trans-affirming OCD specialist? Do you yearn to reclaim your sense of agency, presence, and joy? Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by your sensitive nervous system, entangled in a whirlwind of spinning thoughts and relentless compulsions. I'm grateful you're here because it doesn't have to be this way. I support adults who are ready to look inward and not just manage, but transform their relationship with themselves, their thoughts, feelings and struggles. Whether it's anxiety, OCD, or challenges related to your identity, I am a therapist and fellow human who deeply gets it.
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My therapeutic style utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to counseling, such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I am a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience working with adolescents and adults of diverse backgrounds with a variety of mental health needs.
My therapeutic style utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to counseling, such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I am a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience working with adolescents and adults of diverse backgrounds with a variety of mental health needs.
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Bailey Lasceski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Lansing, MI 48823 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a strengths based therapist that ensures to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that allows you to feel seen and heard. I offer compassion and warmth in sessions with endless amounts of empathy and frequent humor. I truly believe the authentic therapeutic relationship is the best path for optimal outcomes. I find it important to focus on self-compassion and self-acceptance as we are human. I believe everyone has their personal strengths tailored for them, and I thrive on identifying those strengths together.
Hello! I am a strengths based therapist that ensures to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that allows you to feel seen and heard. I offer compassion and warmth in sessions with endless amounts of empathy and frequent humor. I truly believe the authentic therapeutic relationship is the best path for optimal outcomes. I find it important to focus on self-compassion and self-acceptance as we are human. I believe everyone has their personal strengths tailored for them, and I thrive on identifying those strengths together.
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Courtney A Pyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (Online Only)
Are you approaching a big life change or transition, but can't seem to stop the constant critical thoughts, questioning and doubting yourself? Maybe you're feeling anxious and wondering if old experiences are part of what's holding you back now. Perhaps you want more out of life, but just don't know where to start, or know what you actually want. My approach is person-centered, which means we will work together to achieve personal growth and self-acceptance. I believe the therapeutic relationship is crucial, as it provides a safe space to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear or judgment.
Are you approaching a big life change or transition, but can't seem to stop the constant critical thoughts, questioning and doubting yourself? Maybe you're feeling anxious and wondering if old experiences are part of what's holding you back now. Perhaps you want more out of life, but just don't know where to start, or know what you actually want. My approach is person-centered, which means we will work together to achieve personal growth and self-acceptance. I believe the therapeutic relationship is crucial, as it provides a safe space to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear or judgment.
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My goal is to create an environment of acceptance, empathy, encouragement, peace, and safety that fosters growth, healing, and strength.
My passion to serve others is a driving force in my work and life. I have worked in home health, family preservation, and the public school system at the elementary level working with children with IEPs. I believe it is important to approach the counseling process in a holistic manner; recognizing that each part of a person’s life impacts how they approach and view their circumstances. I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-based approach, and Person-Centered therapy. I will tailor my treatment approach to the client's needs.
My goal is to create an environment of acceptance, empathy, encouragement, peace, and safety that fosters growth, healing, and strength.
My passion to serve others is a driving force in my work and life. I have worked in home health, family preservation, and the public school system at the elementary level working with children with IEPs. I believe it is important to approach the counseling process in a holistic manner; recognizing that each part of a person’s life impacts how they approach and view their circumstances. I use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-based approach, and Person-Centered therapy. I will tailor my treatment approach to the client's needs.
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Morgan Kanigowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
I am a clinician at Grounded in Growth, a Grand Rapids-based practice specializing in trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, body image concerns and more. I help clients uncover deeply rooted beliefs that prohibit them from living how they desire. My style of therapy is compassionate, accepting, and mindful. My clients and I work together to enhance awareness and explore the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a focus on client empowerment.
I am a clinician at Grounded in Growth, a Grand Rapids-based practice specializing in trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, life transitions, self-esteem, body image concerns and more. I help clients uncover deeply rooted beliefs that prohibit them from living how they desire. My style of therapy is compassionate, accepting, and mindful. My clients and I work together to enhance awareness and explore the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a focus on client empowerment.
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Life is full of twists & turns; seasons that are heavy & seasons we move through with ease. I believe we all can benefit from a listening ear & predictable support as we embrace a life of radical honesty. I count it one of my greatest joys to have the honor of holding space for others as they sit with their past, navigate their present, & dream of what their future could be. My approach is focused on strengths, & providing hope as we navigate life together. I'm passionate about meeting people with acceptance & hope; exactly where they are, however they show up in this world.
Life is full of twists & turns; seasons that are heavy & seasons we move through with ease. I believe we all can benefit from a listening ear & predictable support as we embrace a life of radical honesty. I count it one of my greatest joys to have the honor of holding space for others as they sit with their past, navigate their present, & dream of what their future could be. My approach is focused on strengths, & providing hope as we navigate life together. I'm passionate about meeting people with acceptance & hope; exactly where they are, however they show up in this 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.