How does acceptance and commitment (ACT) work, and what do sessions look like?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you develop a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions instead of fighting or avoiding them. Rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings, ACT teaches practical skills to accept what is outside your control while committing to actions that reflect your personal values. This approach can be especially effective for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and burnout.
In our sessions, we'll explore what's keeping you stuck, identify the values that matter most to you, and practice mindfulness and mind-body techniques that help you respond to life's challenges with greater flexibility and resilience. Sessions are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to your unique experiences, giving you practical tools you can apply in everyday life to create meaningful, lasting change.
I am a licensed mental health therapist specializing in addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also support individuals who are feeling burned out, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and the people around them. My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can better understand your experiences and begin moving toward meaningful change.
My approach is holistic, looking beyond diagnoses and traditional talk therapy to address the connection between the mind and body. I believe mental health is about more than your thoughts alone, and I use mind-body based techniques to help you uncover the root of your challenges, build resilience, and create lasting, genuine healing.