Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Gladstone, OR
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Momentum Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gladstone, OR 97027 (Online Only)
Life can be pretty unpredictable and full of unexpected challenges and change. Have you felt at times that yours is out of control, feeling stuck and unable to find direction? I believe you can gain control back and create the life you have always wanted, and it starts with believing in you. At Momentum Therapy, let's make change happen together today. I can't wait to meet you!
Life can be pretty unpredictable and full of unexpected challenges and change. Have you felt at times that yours is out of control, feeling stuck and unable to find direction? I believe you can gain control back and create the life you have always wanted, and it starts with believing in you. At Momentum Therapy, let's make change happen together today. I can't wait to meet you!
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Focusing on the whole person (heart, mind, body and soul), I connect with my clients in a natural way, identifying negative cycles that have them stuck, whether they be patterns of thinking, feeling or behaviors. I help clients facing issues such as marital/relational dissatisfaction, struggles in parenting, depression, anxiety, OCD, and stressful life situations, to unpack their concerns, and with patient support, find the path towards resilient hope and lasting change.
Focusing on the whole person (heart, mind, body and soul), I connect with my clients in a natural way, identifying negative cycles that have them stuck, whether they be patterns of thinking, feeling or behaviors. I help clients facing issues such as marital/relational dissatisfaction, struggles in parenting, depression, anxiety, OCD, and stressful life situations, to unpack their concerns, and with patient support, find the path towards resilient hope and lasting change.
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Renewal Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Gladstone, OR 97027 (Online Only)
If you feel that therapy is the right choice for you at this time, cont act us today! Together, we will evaluate what you are looking for and what areas you are comfortable exploring, all with an open mind and a focus on opportunities for your wellness.
Accepts Kaiser, OR. At Renewal Counseling Services, we aim to provide client-centered and client-lead services to improve quality of life inside and outside the counseling room by offering supportive guidance, multicultural humility, and the encouragement of personal growth for individuals. It is our mission to be there with you every step of the way on your journey of self-reflection. With a holistic philosophy and a collaborative approach, we make it our mission to hear everything you have to say, especially when you think no one else will. It’s our job to help you on your journey to wellness, happiness, and personal fulfillment.
If you feel that therapy is the right choice for you at this time, cont act us today! Together, we will evaluate what you are looking for and what areas you are comfortable exploring, all with an open mind and a focus on opportunities for your wellness.
Accepts Kaiser, OR. At Renewal Counseling Services, we aim to provide client-centered and client-lead services to improve quality of life inside and outside the counseling room by offering supportive guidance, multicultural humility, and the encouragement of personal growth for individuals. It is our mission to be there with you every step of the way on your journey of self-reflection. With a holistic philosophy and a collaborative approach, we make it our mission to hear everything you have to say, especially when you think no one else will. It’s our job to help you on your journey to wellness, happiness, and personal fulfillment.
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MiTherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gladstone, OR 97027 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping LGBTQ+, BIPOC and other individuals discover their values, purpose, talents, and their support systems by partnering with them as they take important steps towards their future. I believe in a person-centered, holistic approach while providing individuals with the support and strength they need to navigate personal obstacles. I strive to provide comprehensive trauma informed care to ensure each client I work with feels safe and confident in their therapeutic experience.
I am passionate about helping LGBTQ+, BIPOC and other individuals discover their values, purpose, talents, and their support systems by partnering with them as they take important steps towards their future. I believe in a person-centered, holistic approach while providing individuals with the support and strength they need to navigate personal obstacles. I strive to provide comprehensive trauma informed care to ensure each client I work with feels safe and confident in their therapeutic experience.
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Alex Franjola
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Gladstone, OR 97027 (Online Only)
If interested, please cont act me to start a complementary discussion about the type of support you are seeking from a therapist.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Numb? Lacking real connection to self or others? Does life currently feel like you are just existing, reacting, coping or surviving? Is your mental, emotional, physical and interpersonal wellness feeling compromised? Do you strive to feel more balanced, integrated and resilient? I can be an ally to you in integrating these feelings and experiences in a productive environment that supports you in feeling safe, assured and respected. I would like to help you feel resilient and capable of attaining your therapeutic goals.
If interested, please cont act me to start a complementary discussion about the type of support you are seeking from a therapist.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Numb? Lacking real connection to self or others? Does life currently feel like you are just existing, reacting, coping or surviving? Is your mental, emotional, physical and interpersonal wellness feeling compromised? Do you strive to feel more balanced, integrated and resilient? I can be an ally to you in integrating these feelings and experiences in a productive environment that supports you in feeling safe, assured and respected. I would like to help you feel resilient and capable of attaining your therapeutic goals.
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Savannah Torkelsen
Professional Counselor Associate, LMHCA, Assoc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gladstone, OR 97027 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I'm not taking new clients until after maternity leave. Let's get you closer to the life you want for yourself. I help you understand your thoughts and feelings so that you can make choices that are in line with your values -leading you to a life that is closer to the one you want! I hold up a metaphorical mirror for you, and then we get to work together to connect the dots between what you are experiencing and what the root of it might be. Then, we collaborate to change those patterns and implement tools to live a life that is more in line with your values. You may feel stuck right now, but there are always options to move forward!
I'm not taking new clients until after maternity leave. Let's get you closer to the life you want for yourself. I help you understand your thoughts and feelings so that you can make choices that are in line with your values -leading you to a life that is closer to the one you want! I hold up a metaphorical mirror for you, and then we get to work together to connect the dots between what you are experiencing and what the root of it might be. Then, we collaborate to change those patterns and implement tools to live a life that is more in line with your values. You may feel stuck right now, but there are always options to move forward!
More Therapists Nearby
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I pull from IFS, EMDR, DBT, ACT and practice harm reduction.
I am a trauma specialist providing virtual appointments throughout Oregon, Florida and NY. You would probably seek out a cardiologist if you had a heart issue, right? Well, if you have the opportunity, I suggest you seek out a therapist who specializes in your unique issues. I am not a generalist; I specialize in Trauma, Dissociation, Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia and anxiety. I work with these issues because they're what I'm most passionate about and I've dedicated my life's work to combatting the systemic issues that cause or exacerbate those issues.
I pull from IFS, EMDR, DBT, ACT and practice harm reduction.
I am a trauma specialist providing virtual appointments throughout Oregon, Florida and NY. You would probably seek out a cardiologist if you had a heart issue, right? Well, if you have the opportunity, I suggest you seek out a therapist who specializes in your unique issues. I am not a generalist; I specialize in Trauma, Dissociation, Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia and anxiety. I work with these issues because they're what I'm most passionate about and I've dedicated my life's work to combatting the systemic issues that cause or exacerbate those issues.
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Melanie Mamola
Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97267
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize mindfulness-based techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as various expressive arts modalities.
The f act that you are here, browsing for a potential counselor, is a brave step in the direction of growth, and I would be honored to accompany you on this most heartfelt journey. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, parenting issues, divorce, and feelings of low self-worth, as well as with those who are sober curious, in recovery, or who want to explore behavioral addictions.
I utilize mindfulness-based techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as various expressive arts modalities.
The f act that you are here, browsing for a potential counselor, is a brave step in the direction of growth, and I would be honored to accompany you on this most heartfelt journey. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, parenting issues, divorce, and feelings of low self-worth, as well as with those who are sober curious, in recovery, or who want to explore behavioral addictions.
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Marcia - Art of Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Linn, OR 97068 (Online Only)
Human Nature has adapted, grown and embraced change throughout our history. As an adult, or couple in a relationship, you can explore tools to meet your specific needs. By identifying old triggers and tapes, you can let go of what you have outgrown. Your previous strengths can carry you from who you have been, to who you choose to be. With this old resilience, you can allow change and expand your experiences. You can step forward toward a new vision of you. Choose a "do-over". Learn to accept your changes with self-compassion and a renewed curiosity for self expression. Move from resistance to acceptance to simple joys.
Human Nature has adapted, grown and embraced change throughout our history. As an adult, or couple in a relationship, you can explore tools to meet your specific needs. By identifying old triggers and tapes, you can let go of what you have outgrown. Your previous strengths can carry you from who you have been, to who you choose to be. With this old resilience, you can allow change and expand your experiences. You can step forward toward a new vision of you. Choose a "do-over". Learn to accept your changes with self-compassion and a renewed curiosity for self expression. Move from resistance to acceptance to simple joys.
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Brittany Oxford Professional Counseling Associate
Professional Counselor Associate , ATR-P, MA
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045
And, yes, we all have one! Together we can find meaning, develop your personal symbolic narrative, and create self-regulation and self- acceptance.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or intimate partner violence? Maybe you are learning to navigate a new neurodivergence diagnosis or exploring your identity. On our journey through life, sometimes our path can seem to disappear in front of us. Our usual skills no longer hold and guide us through the experiences and systems we are navigating. In these trying times, a helping hand can make all the difference, and that is where art therapy comes in.
And, yes, we all have one! Together we can find meaning, develop your personal symbolic narrative, and create self-regulation and self- acceptance.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or intimate partner violence? Maybe you are learning to navigate a new neurodivergence diagnosis or exploring your identity. On our journey through life, sometimes our path can seem to disappear in front of us. Our usual skills no longer hold and guide us through the experiences and systems we are navigating. In these trying times, a helping hand can make all the difference, and that is where art therapy comes in.
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Heather Blasi
Professional Counselor Associate, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Does it feel like you can’t do it all anymore? That you’ve tried really hard, but are burnt out. Or maybe you’ve reached your max in your ability to make things better, keep it all together, or to make things feel less chaotic. Going through the motions of our daily life can feel overwhelming, even without the impacts of grief, loss or trauma. And if this is your first time reaching out to a counselor it can feel scary, uncomfortable, exciting or maybe all of the above. So it's so important to me that you feel welcomed when you reach out for the first time. My initial goal is to get to know you and create a welcoming space for you.
Does it feel like you can’t do it all anymore? That you’ve tried really hard, but are burnt out. Or maybe you’ve reached your max in your ability to make things better, keep it all together, or to make things feel less chaotic. Going through the motions of our daily life can feel overwhelming, even without the impacts of grief, loss or trauma. And if this is your first time reaching out to a counselor it can feel scary, uncomfortable, exciting or maybe all of the above. So it's so important to me that you feel welcomed when you reach out for the first time. My initial goal is to get to know you and create a welcoming space for you.
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Therapy can be a tremendously rewarding and enlightening experience leading to lifelong change. My approach to working with clients is to tailor my interventions to meet their specific needs and to work with them in a collaborative fashion to help them access their own strengths and wisdom.
My first priority is to listen,to understand your perspective and life experience. I will then work with you to help you gain insight into your current challenges. My goal is to address your problems directly, assist you in finding solutions, and get you back into your life as soon as possible.
Therapy can be a tremendously rewarding and enlightening experience leading to lifelong change. My approach to working with clients is to tailor my interventions to meet their specific needs and to work with them in a collaborative fashion to help them access their own strengths and wisdom.
My first priority is to listen,to understand your perspective and life experience. I will then work with you to help you gain insight into your current challenges. My goal is to address your problems directly, assist you in finding solutions, and get you back into your life as soon as possible.
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Shalman Lester
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, CADC-II
Verified Verified
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Well, hello! Looking to make some changes? Let's talk. I enjoy working with people on topics of adjustment and change, work life balance, mental health symptoms and substance use. I also enjoy supporting clients in long-term recovery to reclaim their lives. Whether you want to address mental health symptoms that are impacting your daily life or struggle with substance abuse, I have a very supportive, goal-directed and non-judgmental approach to help you identify and reach your goals.
Well, hello! Looking to make some changes? Let's talk. I enjoy working with people on topics of adjustment and change, work life balance, mental health symptoms and substance use. I also enjoy supporting clients in long-term recovery to reclaim their lives. Whether you want to address mental health symptoms that are impacting your daily life or struggle with substance abuse, I have a very supportive, goal-directed and non-judgmental approach to help you identify and reach your goals.
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Hello! My name is Megan, and I am a counslor-in-training at Oregon City Counseling while pursuing my Masters in Clinical Social Work through Rutgers University. While in my undergrad, I played Division 1 basketball through Cal State Fullerton and Portland State University. Through that experience, I became passionate about athletes mental health and their transition out of their respective sports. Outside of session, you can find me working on my crochet project, reading a good book or attempting to bake or cook a new recipe. I currently have two cats who run my house and may grace telehealth sessions with their presence!
Hello! My name is Megan, and I am a counslor-in-training at Oregon City Counseling while pursuing my Masters in Clinical Social Work through Rutgers University. While in my undergrad, I played Division 1 basketball through Cal State Fullerton and Portland State University. Through that experience, I became passionate about athletes mental health and their transition out of their respective sports. Outside of session, you can find me working on my crochet project, reading a good book or attempting to bake or cook a new recipe. I currently have two cats who run my house and may grace telehealth sessions with their presence!
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Savannah V. Jackson
Pre-Licensed Professional, AAS, BA, MA-Psy, LPCr, QMHPr
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client wants to be engaged during therapy. My clients come prepared to do heavy work that is necessary to heal and move on from their issues. I expect accountability, transparency, a willingness to do homework, and be vulnerable during sessions. I employ a diverse approach to psychology that is specifically tailored to each person. Overall, this takes the shape of mindfulness cognitive behavior therapy. This feminist-queer lens includes your intersectional identity, personal goals, individual growth speed, identity, religious background, ethnicity, race, sexuality, gender, social economic status, and social stratification.
My ideal client wants to be engaged during therapy. My clients come prepared to do heavy work that is necessary to heal and move on from their issues. I expect accountability, transparency, a willingness to do homework, and be vulnerable during sessions. I employ a diverse approach to psychology that is specifically tailored to each person. Overall, this takes the shape of mindfulness cognitive behavior therapy. This feminist-queer lens includes your intersectional identity, personal goals, individual growth speed, identity, religious background, ethnicity, race, sexuality, gender, social economic status, and social stratification.
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Carrie Booth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97267
Waitlist for new clients
My hopes are to support you in the discovery and growth of your own being and in living your best life. That which feels meaningful, thriving, well and enriching. To not just learn and understand how to find deep healing, happiness and freedom in your life, but to also feel, integrate and experience these things. I provide a warm, genuine, collaborative and validating space in which your story can safely be shared and held with psychological, sociological cultural, and spiritual depth.
My hopes are to support you in the discovery and growth of your own being and in living your best life. That which feels meaningful, thriving, well and enriching. To not just learn and understand how to find deep healing, happiness and freedom in your life, but to also feel, integrate and experience these things. I provide a warm, genuine, collaborative and validating space in which your story can safely be shared and held with psychological, sociological cultural, and spiritual depth.
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You are welcome to cont act me with any questions you may have or to discuss the next steps in the process.
I am currently providing telehealth appointments. Are you seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or marriage? Are you sad? Anxious? Are you worried about your teen? Are you having trouble in a romantic relationship? Have you recently experienced a loss? Whatever you are facing, you don't have to do it alone. I want join you in the process of healing and changing. Together, we will revisit the values that motivate you to pursue change and work to pursue your goals through experiences both in and out of session.
You are welcome to cont act me with any questions you may have or to discuss the next steps in the process.
I am currently providing telehealth appointments. Are you seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or marriage? Are you sad? Anxious? Are you worried about your teen? Are you having trouble in a romantic relationship? Have you recently experienced a loss? Whatever you are facing, you don't have to do it alone. I want join you in the process of healing and changing. Together, we will revisit the values that motivate you to pursue change and work to pursue your goals through experiences both in and out of session.
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Jessica Macklin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCIII, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oregon City, OR 97045 (Online Only)
I believe that human nature in its many forms is always evolving and if we are able to harness and lean into this change and learn to grow in healthy ways we can become our best selves. I seek to build a positive therapeutic relationship with all my clients to better comprehend the problems that they may be dealing with in their lives and attempt to assist them in finding healthy resolutions.
I believe that human nature in its many forms is always evolving and if we are able to harness and lean into this change and learn to grow in healthy ways we can become our best selves. I seek to build a positive therapeutic relationship with all my clients to better comprehend the problems that they may be dealing with in their lives and attempt to assist them in finding healthy resolutions.
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Michelle Whitney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milwaukie, OR 97267 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon. I obtained my graduate degree in social work from Portland State University in 2007. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, substance use, grief and loss, chronic illness, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. I am interested in helping those that are struggling with situational stressors or long-standing concerns.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oregon. I obtained my graduate degree in social work from Portland State University in 2007. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, substance use, grief and loss, chronic illness, interpersonal relationships and life transitions. I am interested in helping those that are struggling with situational stressors or long-standing concerns.
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Stephanie N Knight
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
Oak Grove, OR 97267
Life, without any major disruptions, is stressful enough; however almost everyone experiences times that are especially difficult. Oftentimes, people find themselves getting lost, anxious, or frustrated during these times, and can develop problematic ways of coping because they don't know what else to do. This is understandable. When a person is in emotional pain, it is hard to be rational and think of a good solution. I'd like to help.
Through therapy, you can get caring support and new solutions to problems that will help you build the fulfilling life you deserve- where a sense of peace is possible.
Life, without any major disruptions, is stressful enough; however almost everyone experiences times that are especially difficult. Oftentimes, people find themselves getting lost, anxious, or frustrated during these times, and can develop problematic ways of coping because they don't know what else to do. This is understandable. When a person is in emotional pain, it is hard to be rational and think of a good solution. I'd like to help.
Through therapy, you can get caring support and new solutions to problems that will help you build the fulfilling life you deserve- where a sense of peace is possible.
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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.