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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A mindfulness-based therapy that helps you accept what's outside your control and commit to what matters.
Licensed healthcare profession Well-established research
Format
individual
Session
50 minutes
Touch
no
Cost
$$
What this experience is like in depth
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mind and emotional care approach. It is a therapy that combines mindfulness with values-based action to build psychological flexibility. It works with the understanding that healing is not only about insight but also about what is felt, witnessed, and released in the body, relationships, and environment. In a session, you explore what matters to you, practice noticing thoughts without fighting them, and take small aligned actions. You will sit and talk, complete values exercises, practice short mindfulness. This is offered one-on-one, typically 50 minutes, and this is a touch-free experience. People often choose this when they are carrying Anxiety, Feeling Stuck, Loss of Purpose, and Shame. Over time, this work can become a way of relating to yourself with less fear and more capacity.
Who it may help
AnxietyFeeling StuckLoss of PurposeShame
Overview
A therapy that combines mindfulness with values-based action to build psychological flexibility.
What happens during a session
You explore what matters to you, practice noticing thoughts without fighting them, and take small aligned actions.
What you physically do
Sit and talk, complete values exercises, practice short mindfulness.
Typical session length
50 minutes
Insurance
Sometimes covered when the provider bills through insurance. Ask the provider before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- ?What is your ACT training?
- ?Are you licensed in this state?
- ?How do you use values in sessions?
Licensing & who to search for
Licensed mental health clinician trained in ACT
Try these search terms:
- "ACT therapist near me"
- "Acceptance and Commitment Therapy"
- "Values-based therapy"
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