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Find Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Therapists & Counselors in Des Plaines, IL.

 

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 Des Plaines, the suburbs of Des Plaines, other nearby places such as Glenview, Mount Prospect, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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Use our conversations to explore how your brain works and identify supportive solutions for you. We will focus on how thoughts impact feelings and create behavioral strategies that improve your quality of life and increase acceptance of yourself.


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Use our conversations to explore how your brain works and identify supportive solutions for you. We will focus on how thoughts impact feelings and create behavioral strategies that improve your quality of life and increase acceptance of yourself.

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I am committed to helping people find their path and take action to move forward in their lives. Therapy is a place where we can learn how to get “unstuck” and counter the worries that create doubt and uncertainty in ourselves.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Disorders
  • Attention Problems
  • Feeling Stuck
  • Health Anxiety
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Impulsive Behavior
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Parenting Skills
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Women
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Meghan Kean
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Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.


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Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is my responsibility to pay attention to the big picture- noting common themes that come up. Often concerns that we have present differently across different domains (work, home, etc.) but the emotional underpinnings and impact can be similar.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Families
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Job Stress
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Monica Marchant-Silva
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Walk through the path of processing, and discussing your emotional struggles. Hand in hand I will guide you and support you to aid you in getting to a better you.

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I offer and provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental therapeutic space. I am here to listen, I provide the support and guidance you may need to address the issues you’re struggling with. I am here to listen.

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Charles Weiss
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By sharing your story and being curious, we help you connect the dots between your thoughts, emotions, impulses, behaviors and blind spots. We want to understand what shaped you and the patterns that contributed to how you see yourself.


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By sharing your story and being curious, we help you connect the dots between your thoughts, emotions, impulses, behaviors and blind spots. We want to understand what shaped you and the patterns that contributed to how you see yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy is guided by empathy, understanding, and empowerment. I view therapy as encouraging people to view their life as changeable by their situation, in which they can identify realistic steps that promotes positive change and healing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Families
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Development Disorder (IDD)
  • Marriage
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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Hannah Muetzelfeld
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I often work to help clients change their relationship with their emotions from one of avoidance to acceptance. Using an attachment lens, I see value in attending to emotional injuries while also attending to the influence of early experiences.


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I often work to help clients change their relationship with their emotions from one of avoidance to acceptance. Using an attachment lens, I see value in attending to emotional injuries while also attending to the influence of early experiences.

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I strive to be culturally responsive in my work, and place a great emphasis on developing a strong, authentic connection with my clients. I highly value collaboration and believe treatment should ultimately be adapted for each unique individual.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Couples
  • Divorce and Separation
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  • Gender Transition
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  • Relationship Distress
  • Religious Trauma
  • Transgender
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