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ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)

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All About ACT

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic approach that encourages individuals to accept & embrace difficult thoughts, feelings, sensations, and internal experiences, rather than fight against them.
ACT helps clients develop psychological flexibility by accepting difficult emotions, clarifying their values, and committing to actions that align with their true self.
ACT is a highly effective treatment option for anxiety, depression, stress, and chronic pain.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses mindfulness techniques to help individuals accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
ACT encourages clients to become aware of their values and make choices that align with their authentic desires, rather than avoiding discomfort.
ACT also helps individuals commit to meaningful actions, fostering long-term change by focusing on what truly matters, regardless of internal struggles.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) promotes psychological flexibility, helping individuals accept difficult emotions and move forward with actions aligned with their values.
ACT enhances emotional resilience, reduces stress, and helps individuals build a more meaningful, purpose-driven life.
ACT encourages personal growth by fostering acceptance and commitment to living authentically.

Components of ACT

Cognitive Difusion

This process helps individuals view their thoughts as separate from themselves, reducing the influence of negative or unhelpful thinking patterns.
Acceptance

Embracing emotions, thoughts, and sensations without judgment, allowing them to exist without allowing them to dictate behavior.
Mindfulness

Practicing full engagement in the present moment, promoting awareness of what's happening now rather than being consumed by past or future worries.
Identify Values

Take steps to reflect and connect with your true values that create your self-identify.
Take Action

Taking deliberate steps in the direction of meaningful goals, even in the face of difficult emotions or obstacles, to create a more fulfilling life aligned with personal values.

How ACT Works

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) fosters psychological flexibility by guiding individuals to acknowledge and accept challenging thoughts and emotions while encouraging actions that reflect their core values. Rather than steering clear of discomfort, ACT promotes the idea of embracing it as an inherent part of life, helping individuals move forward with purpose.

In ACT, clients identify their fundamental values—such as personal development or meaningful relationships—and take intentional actions toward fulfilling those values. Mindfulness practices are incorporated to improve awareness of the present moment, enabling individuals to release negative thought patterns and make value-driven choices, free from fear.

ACT supports individuals in breaking free from counterproductive behaviors and building emotional resilience. By learning to accept discomfort and act in alignment with their values, clients are empowered to lead richer, more fulfilling lives despite the inevitable challenges they face.

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Our ACT Therapists

Martha Leonard, RSW

Individual Therapy for Children, Youth & Teens
Family Therapy for youth + caregivers

Trauma therapy, Strength-Based, & Play-Based Therapy

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Taylor Hagerman, RP(Q)

Individual Therapy: 12+

Trauma Therapy, Mood & Personality Disorders, Neurodivergence-Focused Therapy

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Yasmin Goldie, RP/ RN

Individual & Couples Therapy

Trained EMDR Therapist - Trauma & Addictions, Chronic Pain, Disordered Eating
Emotionally Focused Therapy + Gottman for Couples

Meet Yasmin