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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Connecticut

Find the right therapist in Connecticut for you. Each profile lists the insurances the provider takes, typical costs per session, and how to get in contact.
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Jessica Morillo

LCSW
Online TherapyAccepting New Clients
How does acceptance and commitment (ACT) work and how can it help?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you develop a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences rather than struggling against them. Instead of trying to eliminate anxiety, shame, trauma-related reactions, or self-criticism, ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present, make choices aligned with your values, and move toward the life you want. I use ACT to help clients create meaningful change, improve emotional resilience, and reconnect with relationships, intimacy, and personal goals, even when challenges are present.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified to provide ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and an AASECT-certified Sex Therapist. I bring a trauma-focused perspective to all of my work and pull from a mix of evidence-based treatments depending on client need. My specialties are in sex therapy and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. My experience providing sex therapy includes treatment for the following conditions: desire discrepancy in couples; low sex drive; ED, PE, vaginismus, vulvodynia, recovery from sexual trauma, erotic recovery and emotional healing after an affair, negotiating boundaries within monogamy, the development of a polyamorous agreement, out-of-control sexual behaviors and kink-affirming care. I am so excited about ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), which I provide in partnership with prescribers through Journey Clinical. While nothing is a magic cure, I have been amazed and inspired by the rapid improvement I've seen in my KAP clients' lives.
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Joana Milla

APRN, PMHNP-BC
Online Therapy
Hello, I'm Joana Milla, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over six years of experience in mental health care. I specialize in treating patients of all ages, from teens to the elderly, ensuring everyone receives the care they need. As a compassionate and experienced psychiatric practitioner, I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward behavioral well-being. I specialize in helping clients navigate various conditions by integrating evidence-based therapies and medication management. My comprehensive care includes support for medication use, along with standardized testing and screening to evaluate and identify conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, ADHD, Trauma, social anxiety, insomnia, Eating disorders, Body image anxiety, and finally, elaborate and meet your therapeutic goals. I am dedicated to providing a caring and holistic approach. I firmly believe in treating each individual as a whole - addressing the needs of the mind, body, and spirit in unison. Our journey together will involve delving into your distinct emotional landscape and collaboratively formulating personalized strategies for your healing journey. I'm certified in several areas, including psychiatric-mental health across the lifespan, crisis intervention, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Additionally, I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, which helps me connect with a broader range of patients. Our sessions will provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to express yourself freely. I will actively listen to validate and understand your experiences. It's important to emphasize that we are partners in your healing journey. Your input and decisions are essential in creating the appropriate treatment. Let's work together to achieve resilience, self-compassion, growth, and lasting emotional wellness.
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Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma

Licensed Clinical Psychologist serving 40+ states via Telehealth
Online Therapy
Welcome! I’m Dr. Tania, a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida, New York, Maryland, Texas and PsyPact. My boutique private practice offers compassionate, individualized and knowledgeable mental health services to patients throughout the nation via telehealth. As a clinician with a PsycPact license, I provide mental health services via telehealth to patients located in the following 40+ states across the USA: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CNMI, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. I am a passionate and skilled licensed clinical psychologist who provides personalized, knowledgeable, and compassionate mental health services. I weave together my strong clinical experience and my authentic presence with my client’s desire to make a change, enabling lasting growth and healing to occur. I am an experienced clinician with a strong educational and training background. I have practiced in various settings, treating a broad spectrum of symptoms, concerns, and presentations. My experience and knowledge are well integrated with connection, relationships, and my genuine caring presence. I am dedicated to helping my patients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their strengths, and helping them understand and discover what drives their actions and behaviors. I treat children, adolescents, and adults in individual therapy presenting with a range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression & Sadness, Trauma & PTSD, Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Body Image & Dysmorphia, Internet & Social Media Dependence/Addiction, Relationship & Interpersonal Issues, Obsessions & Compulsions, Perfectionism & Burnout and other psychological presentations. I also work with individuals struggling with Life Transitions, Communication Difficulties, Attachment Difficulties, Relational Concerns and challenging Family Dynamics. I also provide Couples Therapy and Group Therapy being Gottman Method Levels 1 and 2 trained.
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Dr. Tania Alaby-Varma, PsyD, HSP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Serving 43 States
Online TherapyAccepting New Clients
Welcome! I’m Dr. Tania, a passionate and skilled licensed clinical psychologist who provides personalized, knowledgeable, and compassionate mental health services. I weave together my strong clinical experience and my authentic presence with my patient’s desire to make a change, enabling lasting growth and healing to occur. I am an experienced clinician with a strong educational and training background. I have practiced in various settings, treating a broad spectrum of symptoms, concerns, and presentations. My experience and knowledge are well integrated with connection, relationships, and my genuine caring presence.  I am an independently practicing licensed clinical psychologist in Florida (license #PY12013), New York (license # 026156-01), Maryland (license #06995), and Texas (license #40010 ). In addition, I hold a PSYPACT license (APIT #15089), which is an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology & telehealth across state boundaries, allowing me to work with individuals who reside in 42+ states across the United States. I offer telehealth services for individuals in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. I see all patients exclusively via telehealth at this time.  I am dedicated to helping my patients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their strengths and helping them understand and discover what drives their actions and behaviors. I take pride in providing high-quality, compassionate, empirically-based care rooted in my extensive doctoral education and extensive ongoing professional development.  Services Offered My experience has equipped me to provide an array of mental health services tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs. These services include individual therapy, couples therapy, psychological assessments—specializing in ADHD—vocational and career assessments, as well as sports psychology and performance enhancement for high-performers, including C-Suite executives, athletes, artists, and medical professionals.   Individual Therapy: I work with adults and adolescents experiencing various challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, phobias, eating disorders, body image issues, internet and social media addictions, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, obsessions, compulsions, perfectionism, burnout, insomnia, and other psychological presentations within the human experience. I also support individuals navigating life transitions, communication challenges, attachment difficulties, relational concerns, and complex family dynamics. Services are rooted in evidence-based approaches and treatment is infused with compassion and care. Couples Therapy: As a therapist trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2, I offer couples therapy grounded in the most comprehensive, evidence-based approach available today. Psychological Assessments: I provide a wide range of psychological testing and assessments, including comprehensive ADHD/ADD evaluations, documentation for LSAT/MCAT/GRE/SAT accommodations, diagnosis clarification, ESA letters, giftedness/IQ testing, assessments for academic concerns, and career/vocational evaluations. Please note that my practice does not prescribe psychotropic medications. However, I collaborate closely with psychiatrists and can provide referrals if needed.  My Theoretical Orientation I provide high-quality mental health services that are both scientifically grounded and deeply compassionate, fostering a friendly, accepting, and inclusive environment for all patients. My extensive training spans various therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, as well as cognitive-behavioral treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based CBT (MB-CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and manualized treatments for insomnia, phobias, and PTSD. I also enjoy incorporating Positive Psychology, Interpersonal/Relational Therapy, Existential-Humanistic Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support meaningful change. I approach mental health from a holistic perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual facets. I am committed to providing a compassionate listening space where you are invited to reflect and explore yourself, understanding your deepest challenges and strengths. Through patient listening, reflecting, shared inquiry, and various evidence based interventions, I strive to help you become more aware of your patterns and thoughts, fostering greater self-understanding and clarity. My goal is to support you in making meaningful and skillful choices that align with your true self.  My Therapeutic Style My approach to mental health, in general, is characterized by an accepting and caring environment that is collaborative in nature. I am authentic, down-to-earth, intentional, and spontaneous in session, which lends itself to a truly collaborative and growth-promoting experience. Therapy with me is a collaborative, action-oriented process providing you the opportunity to foster new perspectives, discover your inherent worth, tap into your inner resources, and develop your capacity for resilience and new skills. I enjoy working from a holistic yet evidence-based approach.  I show up authentically for each patient, and I value transparency and provide my full presence. Patients who work with me can expect to explore feelings, beliefs, and behaviors, understand memories, process destructive relationships, and identify dysfunction, which will lead to a better understanding of themselves and others. During therapy, there is an ongoing effort to develop effective coping skills, decrease emotional distress, improve functioning, and resolve symptoms and problems. Each therapy session is a balance of meeting your present needs and long-term goals. Collaboratively, we will deepen your understanding of yourself your reactions to various emotions and, increase your psychological flexibility and create new perspectives.  My Wishes for You I wish you a life full of love, happiness, fulfillment and health. I am committed to helping you build and find it! It is my greatest honor to accompany my patients on their journey toward deeper self-awareness, growth, the emergence from suffering while becoming a meaningful part of my patient’s lives. Warmly, Dr. Tania