What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and What Can You Expect?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based approach that helps you break free from the struggle with difficult thoughts and emotions. Instead of trying to eliminate or control them, ACT teaches you how to accept them while focusing on what truly matters to you. The goal is to build psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present, adapt to challenges, and take meaningful action in alignment with your values.

What Does ACT Look Like in Therapy?

Sessions focus on:

  • Acceptance of Thoughts and Emotions – Rather than battling or suppressing uncomfortable thoughts, you’ll learn to acknowledge them with self-compassion, reducing their power over you.

  • Cognitive Defusion – I will guide you in techniques to step back from unhelpful thoughts, recognizing them for what they are—just thoughts, not absolute truths.

  • Mindfulness and Present-Moment Awareness – You’ll develop skills to stay grounded in the present, rather than getting stuck in worries about the past or future.

  • Clarifying Your Values – You’ll explore what truly matters to you—whether it’s relationships, personal growth, creativity, or something else—and use those values as a guide for making meaningful choices.

  • Committed Action – Therapy will help you take small, purposeful steps toward the life you want, even when discomfort or fear arises.

How Can ACT Help You?

ACT is highly effective for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and navigating life transitions. It’s particularly helpful if you feel stuck in negative thought patterns or avoidance behaviors and want to build a life driven by purpose, not fear.

If you’re ready to accept yourself fully, let go of self-judgment, and move toward a life that aligns with your values, ACT could be a powerful approach for your journey.