Difficult thoughts and emotions are part of being human. But when you spend significant time fighting, avoiding, or trying to control these experiences, they begin to interfere with the life you want to lead. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach I use to help clients in Houston, throughout Texas, and in other PSYPACT participating states develop a different relationship with challenging internal experiences while taking meaningful action toward what matters to them. Treatment will always be tailored to your individual experiences, needs, and therapy goals.

How Does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Work?

ACT therapy focuses on building psychological flexibility—the ability to remain present and adapt your behavior even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings arise. Instead of making the elimination of difficult emotions the goal, ACT helps you learn how to respond to them more skillfully. Through our work together, you may learn how to recognize thoughts without automatically becoming caught up in them, make room for difficult emotions, remain connected to the present moment, and approach yourself with greater awareness and compassion.

Using ACT to Build a Values-Rich Life

An important component of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is identifying your personal values. Understanding what genuinely matters to you can provide direction when mental health challenges make it difficult to move forward. ACT Therapy can be incorporated into treatment for:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Parenting stress

• Relationship issues

• Challenging life transitions

ACT skills can help you make intentional choices rather than allowing difficult thoughts or feelings to dictate your actions. My goal is not simply to help you feel differently, but to help you build the psychological skills needed to live more fully and in greater alignment with your values. If you're interested in exploring ACT, contact me today to schedule an online therapy appointment! I see clients across Texas and in all PSYPACT participating states.