Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Psychological Flexibility |
Telehealth in MA, VT, RI, NY
What is ACT?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based, mindfulness-based approach that helps you develop psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present with your experiences and take action guided by your values, even when facing difficult thoughts or emotions.
As a doctoral-level clinical psychologist, I use ACT to help you stop struggling against painful thoughts and feelings, and instead learn to accept them while pursuing what truly matters to you.
Core Principles of ACT:
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Acceptance: Make room for difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them
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Mindfulness: Stay present and aware of your experiences in the moment
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Values Clarification: Identify what truly matters to you in life
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Committed Action: Take concrete steps toward your values, even when it's difficult
Benefits of ACT
Psychological Flexibility
Develop the ability to adapt to changing circumstances while staying true to your values.
Values
Clarify what matters most to you and align your actions with your deepest values.
Emotional Resilience
Learn to navigate difficult emotions without being overwhelmed or controlled by them.
Mindful Awareness
Develop present-moment awareness and reduce automatic, unhelpful patterns.
Who Benefits from ACT?
High-Performance Professionals
Executives, healthcare workers, students, and other professionals managing stress, burnout, and perfectionism while seeking to align performance with personal values
People Facing Life Transitions
Career changes, relationship shifts, major life decisions, loss, or navigating major changes with clarity and purpose
Those Struggling with Anxiety & Depression
Individuals stuck in patterns of avoidance, worry, or trying to control anxious thoughts and depressive feelings
Chronic Pain, TBI, and Other Health Challenges
People seeking to develop acceptance and meaningful living despite physical pain or health limitations