How does acceptance and commitment (ACT) work, and what do sessions look like?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping you build a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions rather than allowing them to control your life. Instead of trying to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling, ACT helps you develop greater psychological flexibility, practice acceptance, and identify the values that matter most to you.
In sessions, we may explore patterns of thinking, difficult emotions, and behaviors that are keeping you stuck. We then work together to identify what truly matters to you and take practical, meaningful steps toward living in alignment with your values. Sessions are collaborative and supportive, with an emphasis on self-awareness, compassion, and making changes at a pace that feels manageable.
I have a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life's toughest challenges and I bring a unique combination of personal experience, professional expertise and a holistic approach to the counseling process, As a survivor of childhood trauma and domestic violence, and as the daughter of a combat Army veteran who struggled with PTSD, I intimately understand the impact that trauma, grief, and mental health struggles can have on every part of your life, Working collaboratively with clients to empower them to reclaim their lives.
Helping individuals or couples heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD. My approach is trauma-informed, all while creating a warm, safe, and compassionate space for clients to explore and heal at their own pace. With the belief that lasting change happens when we address the root causes of suffering, not just the symptoms.
I believe in addressing trauma from all angles — body, mind, and spirit. We cannot truly heal one part of ourselves while neglecting the rest. Whether you are facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, parental alienation, or grief, I am here to support you with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to your healing journey.