Align your life with what you truly value.
ACT therapy in
FL & VA
ACT therapy can help you unhook from anxious or repeative thoughts & feelings.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapy technique desired to assist you in taking back power so that you can focus on what you really care about in life!
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ACT therapy can be thought of as having three interconnected areas of focus: learning skills to unhook from difficult thoughts and feelings, becoming more present and engaged in your day-to-day life, and taking meaningful action toward a life that feels aligned with your values. These areas naturally overlap, so therapy won’t follow a strict or linear path. Instead, we’ll move between them as needed, always keeping your goals at the center of our work.
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I’ll invite you to come to sessions ready to learn practical skills and tangible exercises for responding more effectively to difficult thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. Together, we’ll work on developing greater psychological flexibility—the ability to make room for uncomfortable experiences while staying connected to what matters most to you. Because meaningful change happens through practice, I’ll encourage you to use these skills in your daily life between sessions.
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ACT therapy can help you develop a different relationship with difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences—one that allows you to feel less controlled by them and more able to respond. Through therapy, you may find greater clarity about your values, become more present and engaged in your everyday life, and build the confidence to take meaningful steps even when things feel uncomfortable or uncertain. The goal isn’t to eliminate difficult feelings, but to help you create a life that feels richer, more purposeful, and more fully your own.
At the end of the day, I want you to know:
The stories your mind keeps telling you do not have to run your life any longer. You can learn to make room for them, unhook from them, and choose actions that move you toward the life you actually want to live.
Is ACT right for you?
ACT is a good fit for you if you…
Are tired of feeling like your mind is running the show
Feel disconnected from what matters most to you
Want to spend less time fighting your inner experience and more time building the life you want
Value personal growth and are willing to practice new skills between sessions
What we’ll work on
With ACT, you can…
Make decisions based on who you want to be, not what your mind is telling you
Make room for uncomfortable emotions instead of constantly fighting them
Break free from patterns of avoidance that keep you stuck
Take meaningful action, even when fear or uncertainty shows up
Your story is welcome here.
Your story is welcome here.
Questions?
FAQs
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Both ACT and CBT are evidence-based therapies that can help you navigate difficult thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. One key difference is that CBT often focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts, while ACT focuses on changing your relationship with those thoughts—learning to make room for them without letting them dictate your actions. ACT also places a strong emphasis on mindfulness, personal values, and building a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present.
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Yes! I may draw on other methods and techniques I’m trained in when they could be helpful for you. I typically focus on one main therapeutic approach with each client, while incorporating helpful tools from other approaches as needed. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, so I’ll tailor our work to what feels most supportive and relevant to you.
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While I love ACT, I have to admit I don’t love the name! ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which can sound a little intimidating—or perhaps like something you would never voluntarily sign-up for! In reality, ACT is a warm, practical approach that can help you move forward in your life in meaningful ways.