Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA
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Victoria Fantom
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Online Only)
I utilize CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and MI.
As human’s, we go through a lot of changes and experiences in our lives that impact how we function in the world. These experiences can sometimes feel difficult or unbearable to manage in our day to day lives. In the therapy space, I believe in fostering a safe, open, and comfortable environment to process the good and the bad things that happen throughout life, providing tools to manage life stressors, and working together on goals that you have for your life, and I value the importance of having a strong therapeutic connection to do this.
I utilize CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and MI.
As human’s, we go through a lot of changes and experiences in our lives that impact how we function in the world. These experiences can sometimes feel difficult or unbearable to manage in our day to day lives. In the therapy space, I believe in fostering a safe, open, and comfortable environment to process the good and the bad things that happen throughout life, providing tools to manage life stressors, and working together on goals that you have for your life, and I value the importance of having a strong therapeutic connection to do this.
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Kate Engel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Online Only)
Trained in exposure anxiety therapy at University of Pennsylvania, I’ll help you build a relationship with your thoughts and emotions so as not to act on every intense feeling you experience.
Anxiety, lack of focus, and obsessive thinking should not be barriers to living a happy and fulfilling life. Are you struggling to understand why you feel overwhelmed with unhealthy thoughts and emotions? By getting to the root of what is driving these actions, I can help you process in order to uncover unhealthy patterns and teach you skills to manage your behaviors so you can achieve growth and positive change to be the person you want to be. I approach therapy with compassion and humor. By teaching you to be in the moment, we will help quiet your anxious mind together. My specialties are ADHD, OCD, phobias, and social anxiety.
Trained in exposure anxiety therapy at University of Pennsylvania, I’ll help you build a relationship with your thoughts and emotions so as not to act on every intense feeling you experience.
Anxiety, lack of focus, and obsessive thinking should not be barriers to living a happy and fulfilling life. Are you struggling to understand why you feel overwhelmed with unhealthy thoughts and emotions? By getting to the root of what is driving these actions, I can help you process in order to uncover unhealthy patterns and teach you skills to manage your behaviors so you can achieve growth and positive change to be the person you want to be. I approach therapy with compassion and humor. By teaching you to be in the moment, we will help quiet your anxious mind together. My specialties are ADHD, OCD, phobias, and social anxiety.
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Melrose Patton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147
The theories I use most often in my work include: CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT.
Coming to therapy is a big decision: sometimes we know right away what we want to focus on; other times, it takes a while to find what it is we want to discover about ourselves. I value taking the time to build a relationship with my clients that allows them to feel like they are the leaders of their own treatment. As a clinician, my goals are your goals. You set the stage in our sessions, and I am the one who helps guide you to where you need to be. I believe in building a therapeutic relationship that allows for openness, understanding, trust, and empathy; and the best and most effective clinical work happens when you feel safe.
The theories I use most often in my work include: CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT.
Coming to therapy is a big decision: sometimes we know right away what we want to focus on; other times, it takes a while to find what it is we want to discover about ourselves. I value taking the time to build a relationship with my clients that allows them to feel like they are the leaders of their own treatment. As a clinician, my goals are your goals. You set the stage in our sessions, and I am the one who helps guide you to where you need to be. I believe in building a therapeutic relationship that allows for openness, understanding, trust, and empathy; and the best and most effective clinical work happens when you feel safe.
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With a solid foundation in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I blend evidence-based practice with a deeply personalized touch so that you always feel that there is a human being with a heart in the room with you.
Navigating the complexities of the human experience can be hard and confusing. Despite our best efforts to construct a life aligned with our dreams and aspirations, we often find ourselves confronted by waves of pain, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, stress, and guilt. In the midst of these struggles, it's natural to question ourselves and our behaviors, wondering, “What's wrong with me?” We feel exhausted as we desperately try to change ourselves, seeking any form of relief from the relentless tide of inner turmoil, yet it seems that nothing we do brings the desired results.
With a solid foundation in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I blend evidence-based practice with a deeply personalized touch so that you always feel that there is a human being with a heart in the room with you.
Navigating the complexities of the human experience can be hard and confusing. Despite our best efforts to construct a life aligned with our dreams and aspirations, we often find ourselves confronted by waves of pain, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, stress, and guilt. In the midst of these struggles, it's natural to question ourselves and our behaviors, wondering, “What's wrong with me?” We feel exhausted as we desperately try to change ourselves, seeking any form of relief from the relentless tide of inner turmoil, yet it seems that nothing we do brings the desired results.
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I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and find benefits of also utilizing interventions for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well.
My ultimate goal is to empower you to navigate the challenges that life presents you with confidence. I have a passion for helping individuals connect with their values, reach their goals, and find relief from pains of the past. My goal is to make you feel comfortable, validated, and hopeful. I believe that seeking out a therapist can be a difficult action and see that as the first success you will feel in the work we will do together. We will work together to figure out what works best for you and your needs.
I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and find benefits of also utilizing interventions for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well.
My ultimate goal is to empower you to navigate the challenges that life presents you with confidence. I have a passion for helping individuals connect with their values, reach their goals, and find relief from pains of the past. My goal is to make you feel comfortable, validated, and hopeful. I believe that seeking out a therapist can be a difficult action and see that as the first success you will feel in the work we will do together. We will work together to figure out what works best for you and your needs.
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Melissa Greberman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Online Only)
In my practice I draw from multiple modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Recognizing you may need support and looking for a therapist is not easy. In my practice, I strive to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment where you can express yourself freely and feel seen and heard. I provide a calm, compassionate presence and believe in the value of building a strong therapeutic relationship to support growth and healing. I have experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, caregiving, stages of illness, and grief and loss.
In my practice I draw from multiple modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Recognizing you may need support and looking for a therapist is not easy. In my practice, I strive to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment where you can express yourself freely and feel seen and heard. I provide a calm, compassionate presence and believe in the value of building a strong therapeutic relationship to support growth and healing. I have experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, caregiving, stages of illness, and grief and loss.
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Katherine Fesperman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147
My therapeutic approaches draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamics, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Practices, and Cultural-Relational Therapy.
How do we feel, think and be present? It’s easier said than done. Yet, feeling, thinking, and simply being- though often uncomfortable, are fundamentally what make us human! During our sessions, we will explore what it means to feel, think, and be. I welcome you as you are, regardless of where you are in your journey. If you’re coming in with learned habits and thinking patterns that no longer serve you, we can work together to discover the possibilities of unlearning and relearning. By collaborating, we can understand what it means to develop insight into life’s difficult thoughts, feelings, relationships, and experiences.
My therapeutic approaches draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychodynamics, Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Practices, and Cultural-Relational Therapy.
How do we feel, think and be present? It’s easier said than done. Yet, feeling, thinking, and simply being- though often uncomfortable, are fundamentally what make us human! During our sessions, we will explore what it means to feel, think, and be. I welcome you as you are, regardless of where you are in your journey. If you’re coming in with learned habits and thinking patterns that no longer serve you, we can work together to discover the possibilities of unlearning and relearning. By collaborating, we can understand what it means to develop insight into life’s difficult thoughts, feelings, relationships, and experiences.
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Riley Brown
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147
We will create individualized treatment with my knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
The human existence is something I am deeply interested in and I bring to the therapeutic environment a curious and accepting mind that helps us understand and embrace what makes you uniquely you.
As a trauma-informed counselor, I am happy to provide the opportunity to explore the ways your life experiences have impacted your mind, body, and spirit. Taking a mindfulness approach to trauma, I aim to reconnect you with the present by utilizing mind and body interventions while creating a safe space to explore the past.
My approach to therapy is primarily influenced on individual client needs which means meeting you where you are at.
We will create individualized treatment with my knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
The human existence is something I am deeply interested in and I bring to the therapeutic environment a curious and accepting mind that helps us understand and embrace what makes you uniquely you.
As a trauma-informed counselor, I am happy to provide the opportunity to explore the ways your life experiences have impacted your mind, body, and spirit. Taking a mindfulness approach to trauma, I aim to reconnect you with the present by utilizing mind and body interventions while creating a safe space to explore the past.
My approach to therapy is primarily influenced on individual client needs which means meeting you where you are at.
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Amee Mickhael
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147
I believe one of the bravest things we can do is to understand our story. Owning our story can bring us to self-acceptance and healing. I can help get you there. Do you feel like you’re hitting a wall? Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns? Stuck in your past trauma? Bad relationships? You deserve more than the anger and hurt that you’re carrying with you each day. These walls you’re hitting can be broken down. We just need to take a few steps back, and face these walls together. Come in, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea (on me) and let’s talk about it.
I believe one of the bravest things we can do is to understand our story. Owning our story can bring us to self-acceptance and healing. I can help get you there. Do you feel like you’re hitting a wall? Feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns? Stuck in your past trauma? Bad relationships? You deserve more than the anger and hurt that you’re carrying with you each day. These walls you’re hitting can be broken down. We just need to take a few steps back, and face these walls together. Come in, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea (on me) and let’s talk about it.
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Alexandra Roberts
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147
I fully believe that every human has done and is doing the best they can with the tools they have or were given, whether effective or ineffective, with the information the body has interpreted and stored. The body and brain is malleable, flexible, and able to change. Let’s re-align with our inner-knowing, physical sensations, and core-values; change our interpretations and the narrative, to cultivate a new path forward that supports you as you level up with new and more effective tools. There is hope and I am so honored to join you on this next part of your journey.
I fully believe that every human has done and is doing the best they can with the tools they have or were given, whether effective or ineffective, with the information the body has interpreted and stored. The body and brain is malleable, flexible, and able to change. Let’s re-align with our inner-knowing, physical sensations, and core-values; change our interpretations and the narrative, to cultivate a new path forward that supports you as you level up with new and more effective tools. There is hope and I am so honored to join you on this next part of your journey.
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Equilibria Psychological & Consultation Services
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147
We are a group practice of over 70 therapists. At Equilibria, our goal is to help individuals achieve their personal potential and long term growth by compassionately and respectfully helping them live in balance. We utilize an integrative, strength based treatment model to address each individual's set of unique issues. Our belief is that treatment must be flexible and tailored to achieve symptom relief and increased self understanding.
We are a group practice of over 70 therapists. At Equilibria, our goal is to help individuals achieve their personal potential and long term growth by compassionately and respectfully helping them live in balance. We utilize an integrative, strength based treatment model to address each individual's set of unique issues. Our belief is that treatment must be flexible and tailored to achieve symptom relief and increased self understanding.
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Salome Saah, MS.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Online Only)
Feeling numb and disconnected from your emotions? As a high-responsibility leader and caregiver, you juggle demanding roles and personal duties, often feeling overwhelmed. You need strategies to reconnect with and manage your feelings, to experience joy, fulfillment, and a sense of presence. Imagine feeling emotionally connected and truly present in your life. Our therapy sessions offer the tools and support to help you reach the root cause of the matter and achieve these goals, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Reclaim your emotional well-being and start living fully again. Let me help you find your way back to joy.
Feeling numb and disconnected from your emotions? As a high-responsibility leader and caregiver, you juggle demanding roles and personal duties, often feeling overwhelmed. You need strategies to reconnect with and manage your feelings, to experience joy, fulfillment, and a sense of presence. Imagine feeling emotionally connected and truly present in your life. Our therapy sessions offer the tools and support to help you reach the root cause of the matter and achieve these goals, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Reclaim your emotional well-being and start living fully again. Let me help you find your way back to joy.
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Karen Libber Fishbein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Waitlist for new clients
Hello prospective clients! Do you find yourself overwhelmed and burned out by day-to-day life? Is it a struggle to feel calm and focused enough to work towards your goals? Are you then left feeling helpless, depleted, and stuck? Unresolved mental health issues can lead to an endless loop of frustration. I look forward to assisting you in breaking this cycle. I am a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience. My primary intention as a therapist is to understand and support clients in a holistic manner. Each of my sessions are tailored to meet clients' current needs, and also to encourage long-term growth and healing.
Hello prospective clients! Do you find yourself overwhelmed and burned out by day-to-day life? Is it a struggle to feel calm and focused enough to work towards your goals? Are you then left feeling helpless, depleted, and stuck? Unresolved mental health issues can lead to an endless loop of frustration. I look forward to assisting you in breaking this cycle. I am a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience. My primary intention as a therapist is to understand and support clients in a holistic manner. Each of my sessions are tailored to meet clients' current needs, and also to encourage long-term growth and healing.
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Lauran Terragrossa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Online Only)
Life can be difficult at times, but it can be even more challenging when you have anxiety, stress, negative beliefs, and unhealthy patterns getting in your way. I provide a safe space where we can process all of the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that may arise in your daily life. It won't always be pretty, but that is when the healing begins. Let’s work together to explore yourself, dig deep and process the past, so that you can get the most out the the present. You don't have to feel stuck in your anxiety, negative patterns, or stress of everyday life anymore.
Life can be difficult at times, but it can be even more challenging when you have anxiety, stress, negative beliefs, and unhealthy patterns getting in your way. I provide a safe space where we can process all of the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that may arise in your daily life. It won't always be pretty, but that is when the healing begins. Let’s work together to explore yourself, dig deep and process the past, so that you can get the most out the the present. You don't have to feel stuck in your anxiety, negative patterns, or stress of everyday life anymore.
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Vicki Laverty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working in an inpatient and outpatient setting, I have provided individual & group therapy, crisis intervention, and can support folks in navigating the mental health system. I have worked with folks experiencing mood disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, suicide ideation, relational challenges, excessive stress & burn-out, issues related to self-esteem, grief & loss, and phase of life concerns (job loss/change, relocating, etc). In our work together, I hope to build a strong rapport, and as a result we can explore your vulnerabilities, develop effective coping skills, and promote a greater outlook on life.
I have experience working in an inpatient and outpatient setting, I have provided individual & group therapy, crisis intervention, and can support folks in navigating the mental health system. I have worked with folks experiencing mood disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, suicide ideation, relational challenges, excessive stress & burn-out, issues related to self-esteem, grief & loss, and phase of life concerns (job loss/change, relocating, etc). In our work together, I hope to build a strong rapport, and as a result we can explore your vulnerabilities, develop effective coping skills, and promote a greater outlook on life.
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Sarah Rosenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients! My approach to therapy creates individualized plans, tailored to meet each of my unique clients’ needs. There are many different paths for growth, we will work together to find the one that is right for you. We will explore thoughts, emotions and behaviors in a new way. We discover ways to remove barriers that keep you stuck. Together, we will learn how to respond instead of react. We will rediscover your calm, confident, compassionate, curious self. We will challenge your resistant self that has been keeping you from growing. You will get to know your greatest asset - YOU.
Accepting new clients! My approach to therapy creates individualized plans, tailored to meet each of my unique clients’ needs. There are many different paths for growth, we will work together to find the one that is right for you. We will explore thoughts, emotions and behaviors in a new way. We discover ways to remove barriers that keep you stuck. Together, we will learn how to respond instead of react. We will rediscover your calm, confident, compassionate, curious self. We will challenge your resistant self that has been keeping you from growing. You will get to know your greatest asset - YOU.
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Amy Wojenski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Do you frequently think “what’s wrong with me?” or “no one likes me" or "the world is completely against me”. Does everything feels like an uphill battle or a heavy weight on your shoulders? Maybe you feel empty all the time, or like you have a lump in your throat. Perhaps you keep on making the same mistakes. Mistakes that cause you, and at times others, hurt. If any of this resonates with you, first off, realize that nothing is "wrong" with you. You need a non-judgmental ear who gets where you are coming from, can help guide you through these feelings, and give you tools and hope.
Do you frequently think “what’s wrong with me?” or “no one likes me" or "the world is completely against me”. Does everything feels like an uphill battle or a heavy weight on your shoulders? Maybe you feel empty all the time, or like you have a lump in your throat. Perhaps you keep on making the same mistakes. Mistakes that cause you, and at times others, hurt. If any of this resonates with you, first off, realize that nothing is "wrong" with you. You need a non-judgmental ear who gets where you are coming from, can help guide you through these feelings, and give you tools and hope.
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Matthew M Sniscak
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Online Only)
Have you ever felt as though it was hard to ask for help, whether it was with something small that happens in life, or perhaps when more complicated situations arise? What about when those distressing thoughts just “pop” into your mind, and the uncomfortable feelings occur? It can be very uncomfortable, and even exhausting, to try to cope with those thoughts and feelings. Maybe you’ve fallen into some habits that you would like to talk about and understand better, or even change but are unsure about how to start. Or maybe you’re going through a significant loss or a change. Do you feel like you just aren’t yourself these days?
Have you ever felt as though it was hard to ask for help, whether it was with something small that happens in life, or perhaps when more complicated situations arise? What about when those distressing thoughts just “pop” into your mind, and the uncomfortable feelings occur? It can be very uncomfortable, and even exhausting, to try to cope with those thoughts and feelings. Maybe you’ve fallen into some habits that you would like to talk about and understand better, or even change but are unsure about how to start. Or maybe you’re going through a significant loss or a change. Do you feel like you just aren’t yourself these days?
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Kellie Medendorp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (Online Only)
When you are ready, I am here to support you. As your therapist, I strive to build a working, collaborative relationship where we can discuss your goals and various ways to achieve them. I firmly believe in the strength-based perspective where we will discuss the skills you already have and build on them to reach your goals. Cultivating your motivation for change is another emphasis in our working relationship. I will assist you in finding a realistic place where we can begin to make some changes, no matter how small they may be. You will choose your starting point and we will come up with your next step together.
When you are ready, I am here to support you. As your therapist, I strive to build a working, collaborative relationship where we can discuss your goals and various ways to achieve them. I firmly believe in the strength-based perspective where we will discuss the skills you already have and build on them to reach your goals. Cultivating your motivation for change is another emphasis in our working relationship. I will assist you in finding a realistic place where we can begin to make some changes, no matter how small they may be. You will choose your starting point and we will come up with your next step together.
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Emily Zubriski
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
Society Hill, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Are you experiencing feelings of uncertainty, worry, loneliness, or distress? Do difficult past experiences impact the way you view yourself, others, or the world? Maybe you prioritize others' needs over your own or face challenges in your relationship? If any of this resonates, you're not alone, and I'm here to help. I provide a safe, supportive environment to heal emotional wounds and empower you to reclaim your life. Together, we can address past struggles that hinder your present, improving connections and breaking unhelpful patterns. Let’s work towards a more fulfilling, balanced life and stronger relationships.
Are you experiencing feelings of uncertainty, worry, loneliness, or distress? Do difficult past experiences impact the way you view yourself, others, or the world? Maybe you prioritize others' needs over your own or face challenges in your relationship? If any of this resonates, you're not alone, and I'm here to help. I provide a safe, supportive environment to heal emotional wounds and empower you to reclaim your life. Together, we can address past struggles that hinder your present, improving connections and breaking unhelpful patterns. Let’s work towards a more fulfilling, balanced life and stronger relationships.
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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.