Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Lansdowne, PA

Thank you so much for taking the time to review my profile! My name is Avia James, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. With over 10 years of experience, both in-person and online, I can confidently say, that my main goal is to help you feel that you've reached the right place! I believe that a successful therapy has a lot to do with the therapeutic relationship. Therefore, I strive to create a space that feels safe, non-judgmental and accommodating. Will it be your experience? There's only one way to find out! Hoping to see you soon!

ACC (Acceptance and Commitment towards Change) LLC takes a holistic approach to helping individuals with mental health & behavioral concerns (currently through telehealth). My goal is to empower and assist individuals, families, and groups heal through the process of change.

Do you every feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or have low self-esteem? Does it affect the relationships around you? I help teens and adults work on strengthening relationships, emotional regulation as well as enhancing social/coping skills. We will work together through this journey of overcoming barriers and empowering yourself in making positive changes. We will use a humanistic approach to therapy that focuses on you as a person and how we can maximize your potential. Together we can build a good therapeutic relationship, identify barriers, and learn new skills/develop a treatment journey that works best for you.

My counseling approach involves meeting people where they are. I support clients through a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and many more. I incorporate Person Centered, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, and Strength-Based counseling. I believe that therapy should be a tool in everyone's toolbox to not only deal with life's major crisis, but also to manage and learn how to be an overall healthy individual.

Do you want to feel stronger, sexier, healthier, more confident, & more empowered? Are you ready to have a deeper, more meaningful relationship with yourself & others? If yes, let's talk. I support all adults in getting through stress, securing meaningful relationships, & deepening self-awareness. I offer talk therapy by exploring general & sexual wellness through ACT, CBT, positive psychology, behavioral health consultancy, body politics, social history, queer theory, values coaching, & concrete solutions. My style is conversational, collaborative, direct, educational, empathic, evidenced-based, existential, & relational.

My work is trauma informed, taking into consideration the specific needs of each individual based on their past experiences. When you are aware of the ways you are influenced by your past programming, we can put the tools in your hands to help you take control of your life. I strive to provide you with an empathetic space for you to become your truest self.

Therapy can be such an overwhelming process to get started with, especially when you may also be struggling with ADHD, trauma symptoms, or anxiety that make everyday tasks feel monumental. For marginalized people in particular, feeling safe and truly seen by their therapist may be particularly challenging. As a Black, queer, neurodivergent therapist with 10 years experience, my approach is relational, strengths-based, person-centered, affirming, and anti-oppressive. Together we'll implement accessible, functional strategies to help you close the gap between the life you're living and the life you envision for yourself.

Jacob specializes in providing mental healthcare for people who identify as transgender/non-binary/gender expansive, as well as the larger LGBTQIA+ communities and their families; additionally, he maintains an anti-racist, sex positive, kink positive, and poly-aware practice. In collaboration with individuals, families, and people in relationships, Jacob's identities inform his past decade of work as a feminist therapist with a focus in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

We are often faced with overcoming challenges that can feel impossible, and we don't just get over a traumatic event; we are forced to create space for it in our lives by learning ways to thrive despite it. The trauma one is handed often is no fault of our own; healing from it becomes part of our journey. My goal is to incorporate creativity, acknowledge and encourage the unique perspectives of my clients, and meet them where they are in life.

On the surface everything is “fine” but underneath is there an inner critic that rails against you all day? You want to unload your shame and anxiety, but not sure how? As an Asian-American therapist who sees the therapeutic relationship as a powerful instrument of change, I see therapy as a sacred site to bear witness to and support the whole person lingering in and around the thresholds of life. It’s a space where you are seen and accepted for who you are, where we can safely untangle generational wounds, shame, perfectionism, internalized invisibility, and find the courage to explore, learn, and tend to the messiness of life.

As a therapist, I believe that the relationship between you and I is the most essential aspect of therapy. I aim to create an environment that is based on trust and empathy. To create a space that is safe and non-judgmental in order to work through and process difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I look forward to getting to know you in order to help you get to the places where you want to be. Together we will develop a plan to address challenging aspects of your mental health. I love working within the OCD community.

Brian Mullan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 10 years of experience in the mental wellness field. He believes firmly in client empowerment and autonomy and works with individuals to overcome challenges in order to achieve their maximum possible growth. He specializes in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, survivors of racial trauma and injustice, and members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. Brian completed his Master of Counseling Psychology (MA) degree at Delaware Valley University, with a specialized focus in Social Justice counseling.

Life can be challenging, and sometimes we need a hand to help us through dark moments. Asking for help is a strength, and you deserve respect for your bravery in getting this far in your search. It is an honor to work with my clients to help them accomplish their life and relationship goals. We do our best work when we feel comfortable, therefore my practice is based on compassion and acceptance. Sometimes emotions and situations are overwhelming. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Allow me to help empower you to gain control over your life. Learn new ways to cope with your world and your relationships.

Have you tried therapy before and it feels like it just doesn't work for you? Or do you find yourself feeling stuck in therapy because you're not really seeing any change in your life? You might feel helpless and like something must be inherently wrong with you because therapy seems to work for everyone else BUT you. The problem is, you don't know what else to do...so you keep showing up and giving it your all even though you aren't truly getting anywhere. This is where we come in to tell you that you aren't the problem, the mental health system is. There are many ways to heal trauma or to better manage your eating disorder...

Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed, lack purpose, are ready to meet everyone else's needs and then neglect your own? I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, compassion, warmth and humor to help promote psychological flexibility and resilience. If you have been feeling stuck and are ready for change and to make space for yourself in your own life I encourage you to reach out! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist.

I understand what it’s like to want to appear like you have it all together, but deep down you are struggling with learning to cope with things that have happened in your life. Even the thought of going to therapy seems embarrassing, but you know for certain that life has to get better than it currently is. As much as you strive to be the best, there are times where you lack confidence and motivation to live life to the fullest, and you know that there is more for you ready to be revealed. You are ready to unpack the baggage that has been weighing you down, so that you can start to create new patterns in your life & relationships.

My name is Vincent Lamont and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (Pennsylvania). Entering therapy can be a difficult decision for most people. I am committed to gently guiding my clients toward a place of relief from emotional distress and an enhanced sense of well-being. I am here to provide a safe space, and to help you work through whatever issue or conflict is troubling you.