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Are you struggling to cope with the pressures of life? There is help available for you. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that can help you be more mindful, more resilient, and more flexible in your thinking. With ACT, you’ll learn to be more present in the moment, accept your feelings and thoughts, and align your actions with your goals.

If you are getting overwhelmed by life’s stresses or anxiety, ACT might help. Wherever you are located in California from Alameda to Yucaipa or even Montclair, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Right For You?

Acceptance and commitment therapy is not like other therapies. The goal of ACT is not to change or get rid of negative emotions; rather, the goal is to learn to live with them, not overreact from them, and accept them as part of life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be a helpful treatment for many mental health conditions, including:

  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Substance Abuse
  • Anger

The goal of this therapeutic approach is to propel you to a state of psychological flexibility so you can act in a way that serves you.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life or stuck in a spiral of negative emotions, you could benefit from ACT. If you would like to learn more about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, read licensed therapist Nicole Redderow’s article about how ACT can help you find new comfort.

Change Your Life with an ACT Counselor Today!

An ACT counselor or therapist can help you make peace with things that are out of your control and move forward peacefully. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified ACT therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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John Stafford
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We will take time to explore the situations that led you to seek therapy. We will find the root causes of distress or dissatisfaction and help develop new coping strategies and thought processes to help restore emotional and mental health.


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We will take time to explore the situations that led you to seek therapy. We will find the root causes of distress or dissatisfaction and help develop new coping strategies and thought processes to help restore emotional and mental health.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am considered a post-modern therapist. My main approaches are acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness and relaxation techniques. However, I recognize that not all patients are the same and adjust accordingly.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Depression
  • Families
  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality
  • Stress
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James Dvorak
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We will invite expressing the most difficult thoughts and feelings, even those you may have had to silence in the past. We will also have the space to wonder and examine unknowns and fears that help illuminate the understanding of self.


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We will invite expressing the most difficult thoughts and feelings, even those you may have had to silence in the past. We will also have the space to wonder and examine unknowns and fears that help illuminate the understanding of self.

Something to know about my approach is:

I prioritize building trust and connection with you as we invite growth and curiosity. We will focus on the here and now to explore harmful patterns and pinpoint areas of change; identifying, accepting, and finding ways to address your challenges.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Existential Issues
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
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Sam Wasfi, LMFT
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Recreate a culture of appreciation, stop and listen when your partner is hurting, and respond with kindness and love to bids for emotional connection and intimacy.


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Recreate a culture of appreciation, stop and listen when your partner is hurting, and respond with kindness and love to bids for emotional connection and intimacy.

Something to know about my approach is:

My sessions are structured and goal oriented. You will be guided on how to implement research- based specific skills in the session so that you can feel confident expressing your feelings, needs, and boundaries.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Families
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
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Dr. Jadah Petty
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Identify what's keeping your stuck from reaching your goals and learn new ways of managing your difficult thoughts and feelings related to past trauma, relationships issues, work stress, discrimination, and more.


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Identify what's keeping your stuck from reaching your goals and learn new ways of managing your difficult thoughts and feelings related to past trauma, relationships issues, work stress, discrimination, and more.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is very interactive and solution-focused. I want to offer you tools and skills to manage your life on your own, while also providing a comfortable space for you to share. We'll create a customized plan based on your values and goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Dr. Jadah Petty remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North ...
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Erin Powers
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Explore and dismantle your negative core beliefs, process stuck emotions, and tap into your unique inner strengths. We will work on freeing your mind and body of repetitive thought patterns keeping you stuck.


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Together, we will:

Explore and dismantle your negative core beliefs, process stuck emotions, and tap into your unique inner strengths. We will work on freeing your mind and body of repetitive thought patterns keeping you stuck.

Something to know about my approach is:

My use of mindfulness in sessions. I incorporate meditation, breathwork, and creative arts modalities when appropriate. I encourage exploration of self, challenging and supporting you in the process of finding new, positive core beliefs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Ancestral Trauma
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexuality
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Medical Trauma
  • Meditation
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Mindfulness
  • Paranoia
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Distress
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Compassion
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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