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Find Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Therapists & Counselors in Santa Cruz, CA.

 

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. Whether you are located in downtown Santa Cruz, the suburbs of Santa Cruz, other nearby places such as Campbell, Morgan Hill, or anywhere else in California, 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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Ying Moua
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Learn the language of our feelings which fosters growth in communication, insight, authentic self, and self-care. Everyone can benefit from a safe space to be vulnerable and process or explore these feelings.


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Learn the language of our feelings which fosters growth in communication, insight, authentic self, and self-care. Everyone can benefit from a safe space to be vulnerable and process or explore these feelings.

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My goal is to support your journey to healing and recognize your true potential. Through person-centered approach while utilizing system theory and strength-based framework, I promote self-development, learning, insight, and action.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women
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Address and heal the toxic impacts of trauma and difficult past events. Work through difficult feelings. Build your capacity to manage stress and anxiety. Connect to your innate wisdom, untapped courage, and essential goodness.


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Address and heal the toxic impacts of trauma and difficult past events. Work through difficult feelings. Build your capacity to manage stress and anxiety. Connect to your innate wisdom, untapped courage, and essential goodness.

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I utilize an integrative framework, incorporating elements of psychodynamic, attachment, CBT, ACT, and somatic modalities. I frequently use EMDR and Brainspotting for their highly impactful, potent efficiency.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Issues
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Existential Issues
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Relationship Distress
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  • Self-Expression
  • Self-Worth
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  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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Jean Lundquist
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Notice, name and normalize emotions. Explore the ways that emotions motivate our behaviors. And how these behaviors may honor your experience, but may also move you away from what you value or how you want to act. Finding ways to act mindfully.


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Notice, name and normalize emotions. Explore the ways that emotions motivate our behaviors. And how these behaviors may honor your experience, but may also move you away from what you value or how you want to act. Finding ways to act mindfully.

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My counseling style is that of honesty and collaboration. You are the expert of your own life, but I hope to be a support in identifying goals that improve your quality of life and connect you more to what you value through our work together.

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  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Kiana Naimi
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Together we will understand what you want to experience and what is holding you back. We will then develop a practical plan to learn new tools and practice new behaviors that can help you get unstuck and on a path to living the life you want.


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Together we will understand what you want to experience and what is holding you back. We will then develop a practical plan to learn new tools and practice new behaviors that can help you get unstuck and on a path to living the life you want.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will support you in developing new insights about your feelings/behaviors. I’ll create a tailored plan based on your needs that may include clarifying your desires, learning new tools for communication, and identify a new perspective on your life.

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  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Styles
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Complicated Grief
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • Grief
  • Grief Due to Addiction
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Mood Disorders
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Lyudmila Kisina
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Together, we will create a personalized roadmap to healing, and work towards attaining the goals that matter most to you. We will gently release past hurts, feelings & experiences to create space for healing and allow you to reclaim your inner peace.


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Together, we will create a personalized roadmap to healing, and work towards attaining the goals that matter most to you. We will gently release past hurts, feelings & experiences to create space for healing and allow you to reclaim your inner peace.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach targets solution, not just symptom relief. We'll work together to address the root causes of your struggles, empowering you to build lasting change. I offer guidance & support in navigating your challenges and achieving results.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Anxiety Management
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Identity
  • Inner Child
  • Love Addiction
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
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