Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in L6H
Town Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
We offer evidence based approaches such as DBT, CBT, ACT, EFT, Narrative therapy, and trauma therapy, among others.
We are a team of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and registered psychotherapists who offer psychological services to children, youth, families, adults, and couples. We specialize in treating anxiety and depression, borderline personality disorder, adult ADHD, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, addictions, family conflict, attachment issues, and many other conditions.
We offer evidence based approaches such as DBT, CBT, ACT, EFT, Narrative therapy, and trauma therapy, among others.
We are a team of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and registered psychotherapists who offer psychological services to children, youth, families, adults, and couples. We specialize in treating anxiety and depression, borderline personality disorder, adult ADHD, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, addictions, family conflict, attachment issues, and many other conditions.
Juan Marine
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
Feeling stuck? Do you feel like you can't be yourself? Often, our emotions and thoughts get in the way, controlling us and leading us to act in ways that don't make us comfortable. This makes it difficult to exercise our authenticity and we start feeling uneasy with ourselves and our surroundings. From facing emotions like anger, anxiety, and sadness, to resolving relationship conflicts and providing guidance to parents. We even delve into deeper issues related to personality traits!
Feeling stuck? Do you feel like you can't be yourself? Often, our emotions and thoughts get in the way, controlling us and leading us to act in ways that don't make us comfortable. This makes it difficult to exercise our authenticity and we start feeling uneasy with ourselves and our surroundings. From facing emotions like anger, anxiety, and sadness, to resolving relationship conflicts and providing guidance to parents. We even delve into deeper issues related to personality traits!
Chelsea Alicia Angelone-Field
Registered Psychotherapist, RPQ
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
I believe that you hold the key and it is my job to act as the guide in holding space and supporting you through your journey.
Feeling like you’re at a standstill in life? Everyone has a story to tell and you deserve to be heard, validated, believed and supported. As a psychotherapist, I make it my priority to provide a safe space to help you pinpoint where you are stuck and guide you in working through your struggles. This can range from sorting out life changes from careers to relationships and managing secondary symptoms, such as depression and anxiety. You will measure that growth has taken place through an increased propensity towards self awareness as well as conscious focus towards behaviours, thoughts and beliefs.
I believe that you hold the key and it is my job to act as the guide in holding space and supporting you through your journey.
Feeling like you’re at a standstill in life? Everyone has a story to tell and you deserve to be heard, validated, believed and supported. As a psychotherapist, I make it my priority to provide a safe space to help you pinpoint where you are stuck and guide you in working through your struggles. This can range from sorting out life changes from careers to relationships and managing secondary symptoms, such as depression and anxiety. You will measure that growth has taken place through an increased propensity towards self awareness as well as conscious focus towards behaviours, thoughts and beliefs.
Megan Hughes
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
I provide a safe and confidential space to learn strategies, manage daily stressors, work through a life transition, find balance between acceptance and change, or heal unresolved wounds.
I believe that we all hold the capacity to overcome and move through obstacles in our lives, and we don’t have to do it alone. You are the expert of your own story; I am here to support and guide you through the process. I am passionate about empowering individuals to heal, grow, build resiliency, and improve relationships with themselves and others. Seeing the amount of growth and healing that comes from therapy has continually inspired my passion in this field.
I provide a safe and confidential space to learn strategies, manage daily stressors, work through a life transition, find balance between acceptance and change, or heal unresolved wounds.
I believe that we all hold the capacity to overcome and move through obstacles in our lives, and we don’t have to do it alone. You are the expert of your own story; I am here to support and guide you through the process. I am passionate about empowering individuals to heal, grow, build resiliency, and improve relationships with themselves and others. Seeing the amount of growth and healing that comes from therapy has continually inspired my passion in this field.
Michele Renaud
Psychologist, MPs, C, Psych
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
In this process, I act as a guide to help you tap into your own healing wisdom.
While psychological therapy can address some deep and painful issues, it doesn't need to be all about pain and suffering. In fact, it is often more about understanding yourself and others differently. It is about learning how to cope with challenging situations such as relationship dissatisfaction, uncertainty over the future, transitioning from one situation to another, handling strong emotions like fear, loss, or anger, and healing pains from the past. These universal experiences can be overwhelming. I can help you navigate them more smoothly and set yourself up for success on the other side of it.
In this process, I act as a guide to help you tap into your own healing wisdom.
While psychological therapy can address some deep and painful issues, it doesn't need to be all about pain and suffering. In fact, it is often more about understanding yourself and others differently. It is about learning how to cope with challenging situations such as relationship dissatisfaction, uncertainty over the future, transitioning from one situation to another, handling strong emotions like fear, loss, or anger, and healing pains from the past. These universal experiences can be overwhelming. I can help you navigate them more smoothly and set yourself up for success on the other side of it.
Michelle Strazzeri Psychotherapy For You
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
As a Therapist I use a strength-based, client focused approach and a variety of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and Brief Solution Focused Therapy to help you live your best life.
For 9 years I have worked with individuals, couples and families on a wide variety of issues including communication breakdown, trauma, abuse, accident, injury, addictions, depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. I understand that change is difficult, and it is hard to take the first step in seeking out therapy support. I know it takes courage to start this process. I offer a safe, private, confidential environment to explore what you want your life to look like and to help you get there. Therapy is hard work, but the reward is a more satisfying you.
As a Therapist I use a strength-based, client focused approach and a variety of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and Brief Solution Focused Therapy to help you live your best life.
For 9 years I have worked with individuals, couples and families on a wide variety of issues including communication breakdown, trauma, abuse, accident, injury, addictions, depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns. I understand that change is difficult, and it is hard to take the first step in seeking out therapy support. I know it takes courage to start this process. I offer a safe, private, confidential environment to explore what you want your life to look like and to help you get there. Therapy is hard work, but the reward is a more satisfying you.
Rohama Kabeer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, Q
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
As no one approach fits all, I draw from various evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Attachment Therapy, Compassion-Focused therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems while being client-centered to walk alongside my clients and meet them where they are.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I can support you by creating an empathetic space for teenagers and adults to overcome struggles such as anxiety, procrastination, time managmen, low mood, ADHD/LD's, family issues, acculturation and other forms of emotional or relaitonship distress. I work with all communities and an added specialization in working with South Asian Mental Health, International Student issues and ADHD/Learning Disabilities. Sessions are provided in English or Urdu. If you need support to overcome struggles and improve your quality of life, please reach out. A conversation is a great place to start!
As no one approach fits all, I draw from various evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Attachment Therapy, Compassion-Focused therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems while being client-centered to walk alongside my clients and meet them where they are.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I can support you by creating an empathetic space for teenagers and adults to overcome struggles such as anxiety, procrastination, time managmen, low mood, ADHD/LD's, family issues, acculturation and other forms of emotional or relaitonship distress. I work with all communities and an added specialization in working with South Asian Mental Health, International Student issues and ADHD/Learning Disabilities. Sessions are provided in English or Urdu. If you need support to overcome struggles and improve your quality of life, please reach out. A conversation is a great place to start!
Hayley Andrew
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(q), MACP, BPHE
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
I'll work with you in our sessions to foster self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling burnt out? Are you constantly running on overdrive? Are you going through a life transition and feel overwhelmed? I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. In our fast-paced world, losing touch with ourselves and our true desires is easy. I offer a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I take a client-centred approach that places you at the heart of the therapeutic process.
I'll work with you in our sessions to foster self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growth.
Accepting new clients! Are you feeling burnt out? Are you constantly running on overdrive? Are you going through a life transition and feel overwhelmed? I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. In our fast-paced world, losing touch with ourselves and our true desires is easy. I offer a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I take a client-centred approach that places you at the heart of the therapeutic process.
Aisha Afzal
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness-based approaches.
Perhaps you may be experiencing a sense of fear or anxiety that is holding you back. You may be feeling exhausted or stuck, unsure about how to move forward. As your therapist, I would be honoured to walk alongside you. I believe each one of us experiences times in our lives when we need extra support. I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental space in which you are no longer alone with it all. Together, we will gently expand the edge of your comfort zone, build psychological flexibility, and learn to balance acceptance with change.
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness-based approaches.
Perhaps you may be experiencing a sense of fear or anxiety that is holding you back. You may be feeling exhausted or stuck, unsure about how to move forward. As your therapist, I would be honoured to walk alongside you. I believe each one of us experiences times in our lives when we need extra support. I am dedicated to creating a non-judgmental space in which you are no longer alone with it all. Together, we will gently expand the edge of your comfort zone, build psychological flexibility, and learn to balance acceptance with change.
Dr. Chris Friesen
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, BCN
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
We also specialize in evidence-based psychological treatments including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
At Niagara Neuropsychology (NiagaraNeuropsychology.com) we offer neuropsychological & psychological assessment and treatment services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We specialize in psychological (e.g., depression and anxiety) or brain-based difficulties (e.g., concussion, TBI, stroke, seizure disorders, ADHD, age-related cognitive changes, early stages of Alzheimer's disease/dementia).
We also specialize in evidence-based psychological treatments including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
At Niagara Neuropsychology (NiagaraNeuropsychology.com) we offer neuropsychological & psychological assessment and treatment services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We specialize in psychological (e.g., depression and anxiety) or brain-based difficulties (e.g., concussion, TBI, stroke, seizure disorders, ADHD, age-related cognitive changes, early stages of Alzheimer's disease/dementia).
Craig Oolup
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
Navigating some of life’s more difficult challenges can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. You might be feeling worried, stressed, angry and questioning your place in the world. It is my hope and honor to act as an empathic guide, by creating a safe and supportive environment in which you can explore any confusing or unsettling thoughts, emotions, behaviors and relationships you may be experiencing. I offer a collaborative and creative approach to help you cultivate a deeper understanding of any potentially negative patterns, and seek to enhance your strengths and resiliency to challenge and change them as they arise.
Navigating some of life’s more difficult challenges can sometimes be an overwhelming experience. You might be feeling worried, stressed, angry and questioning your place in the world. It is my hope and honor to act as an empathic guide, by creating a safe and supportive environment in which you can explore any confusing or unsettling thoughts, emotions, behaviors and relationships you may be experiencing. I offer a collaborative and creative approach to help you cultivate a deeper understanding of any potentially negative patterns, and seek to enhance your strengths and resiliency to challenge and change them as they arise.
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Psychological Associate, CPsych, Assoc
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
We strive to foster self-compassion and acceptance and guide and support our clients in their journey towards self-discovery, emotional freedom, and a fully present, authentic lifestyle.
I am a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, licensed to practice in the areas of Clinical Psychology & School Psychology, with over 20 years of experience. I am the Clinic Director at Mindful Psychology, where we provide psychological services to children, teens, and adults. Our Services: Psychotherapy and Psychological, Psycho-Educational & Psycho-Vocational Assessments. We provide comprehensive clinical reports with recommendations for school/workplace to help our clients succeed in their personal, academic & professional lives. We also assess and treat psychological injuries (work injury/auto accident).
We strive to foster self-compassion and acceptance and guide and support our clients in their journey towards self-discovery, emotional freedom, and a fully present, authentic lifestyle.
I am a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, licensed to practice in the areas of Clinical Psychology & School Psychology, with over 20 years of experience. I am the Clinic Director at Mindful Psychology, where we provide psychological services to children, teens, and adults. Our Services: Psychotherapy and Psychological, Psycho-Educational & Psycho-Vocational Assessments. We provide comprehensive clinical reports with recommendations for school/workplace to help our clients succeed in their personal, academic & professional lives. We also assess and treat psychological injuries (work injury/auto accident).
Angie Kingma
Registered Psychotherapist, BA , BHScOT, RP
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
I have an expertise in mindfulness-based interventions -> CBT, MBCT, MBCPM, DBT, ACT, IFS, Brainspotting & Memory Reconsolidation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, having a hard time 'turning off' your thoughts or feeling like you’re 'going through the motions’? Are you just done with feeling the way you’re feeling? It's time for you to restore your confidence, rebuild a sense of holistic well-being and enjoy life again! If you're looking for a therapist, chances are you're hoping to make changes in these or other areas. I will help empower you to learn new ways of dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma & relationships. Therapy can absolutely help you make room for new ways of coping and feel better again!
I have an expertise in mindfulness-based interventions -> CBT, MBCT, MBCPM, DBT, ACT, IFS, Brainspotting & Memory Reconsolidation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, self-critical, having a hard time 'turning off' your thoughts or feeling like you’re 'going through the motions’? Are you just done with feeling the way you’re feeling? It's time for you to restore your confidence, rebuild a sense of holistic well-being and enjoy life again! If you're looking for a therapist, chances are you're hoping to make changes in these or other areas. I will help empower you to learn new ways of dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma & relationships. Therapy can absolutely help you make room for new ways of coping and feel better again!
Maria Cristina Snook
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, CC-PMH, CC-BRT, CC-PGL, CAIP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
I primarily draw from therapeutic techniques found in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Relational-Cultural Therapy, as well as CBT, EFT, Strength-Based Therapy (etc), and will work with you to see what techniques fit you best.
Welcoming a new baby can be both rewarding and challenging, no matter how experienced you are as a parent. If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad, or just not yourself, you may be experiencing the effects of post-partum mood disorder (depression, anxiety, OCD, etc.). Many individuals suffer in silence, worried that their issues are not big enough. As a mother of three, I know we can all use a bit more help and support at times (and a lot more self compassion!). With specialized training in perinatal mental health and birth trauma, as well as grief and loss, my role is to help you through this journey.
I primarily draw from therapeutic techniques found in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Relational-Cultural Therapy, as well as CBT, EFT, Strength-Based Therapy (etc), and will work with you to see what techniques fit you best.
Welcoming a new baby can be both rewarding and challenging, no matter how experienced you are as a parent. If you are feeling overwhelmed, sad, or just not yourself, you may be experiencing the effects of post-partum mood disorder (depression, anxiety, OCD, etc.). Many individuals suffer in silence, worried that their issues are not big enough. As a mother of three, I know we can all use a bit more help and support at times (and a lot more self compassion!). With specialized training in perinatal mental health and birth trauma, as well as grief and loss, my role is to help you through this journey.
Jodie Anita Santos
Registered Psychotherapist, MCAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
Welcome! We provide counselling for children, teens, adults, parents, couples and family therapy for such issues as anxiety, anger, ADHD, separation/divorce, behavioural challenges, and common life stressors. Counselling can help each individual develop new coping skills, improve their self-esteem, and enhance their relationship with friends and family. When working with children our approach involves integrative (directive and non-directive) play therapy. We believe in an eclectic style of counselling which will involve CBT, DBT, ACT, Emotional Focused therapy and much more.
Welcome! We provide counselling for children, teens, adults, parents, couples and family therapy for such issues as anxiety, anger, ADHD, separation/divorce, behavioural challenges, and common life stressors. Counselling can help each individual develop new coping skills, improve their self-esteem, and enhance their relationship with friends and family. When working with children our approach involves integrative (directive and non-directive) play therapy. We believe in an eclectic style of counselling which will involve CBT, DBT, ACT, Emotional Focused therapy and much more.
Rob Stanley
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
I then provide proven, evidence-based tools to help clients achieve amazing breakthroughs in their understanding, trust, acceptance, strength, and ability to overcome obstacles.
I count it a privilege to support clients facing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, career counselling, life transitions, substance use, low self-esteem, or trauma. To accomplish this, I encourage clients to ask...and answer...the WHY question. WHY am I feeling anxious? WHY can’t I make relationships work? WHY can’t I get out of this funk? WHY are my thoughts so scattered? WHY do I have trust issues? WHY I am unhappy? WHY do I allow others to treat me this way? WHY do I abuse drugs, food, or alcohol? WHY do I have trouble loving myself? WHY am I so afraid of being vulnerable?
I then provide proven, evidence-based tools to help clients achieve amazing breakthroughs in their understanding, trust, acceptance, strength, and ability to overcome obstacles.
I count it a privilege to support clients facing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, career counselling, life transitions, substance use, low self-esteem, or trauma. To accomplish this, I encourage clients to ask...and answer...the WHY question. WHY am I feeling anxious? WHY can’t I make relationships work? WHY can’t I get out of this funk? WHY are my thoughts so scattered? WHY do I have trust issues? WHY I am unhappy? WHY do I allow others to treat me this way? WHY do I abuse drugs, food, or alcohol? WHY do I have trouble loving myself? WHY am I so afraid of being vulnerable?
Rylie Foerster
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H
I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which can provide you with skills to manage unwanted thoughts.
Are you caught in a cycle of negative thoughts, overthinking and anxiety? Do you find it hard to enjoy things like you used to? Are your relationships being affected by how you're feeling? What you're feeling is not uncommon, but there are effective ways to manage it. My focus is on helping individuals dealing with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder behavior or tendencies. I provide a plan that meets your unique goals and needs, no matter the thought or compulsion. Exploring these thoughts may seem daunting, but with me, no topic is off-limits.
I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which can provide you with skills to manage unwanted thoughts.
Are you caught in a cycle of negative thoughts, overthinking and anxiety? Do you find it hard to enjoy things like you used to? Are your relationships being affected by how you're feeling? What you're feeling is not uncommon, but there are effective ways to manage it. My focus is on helping individuals dealing with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder behavior or tendencies. I provide a plan that meets your unique goals and needs, no matter the thought or compulsion. Exploring these thoughts may seem daunting, but with me, no topic is off-limits.
Brent Jarden
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
I have greatly enjoyed working with people seeking therapy to address issues such as self-acceptance, self-care, boundaries, and assertiveness.
I have more than twenty-five years of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, youth, adults, and families. I was an Outreach Crisis Worker for fifteen years and a clinical therapist in an outpatient mental health clinic for more than ten years. I have years of experience working with criminally-involved youths. I have significant experience providing treatment to minors who were involved in sexually offending behaviours or engaged in fire-setting behaviours.
I have greatly enjoyed working with people seeking therapy to address issues such as self-acceptance, self-care, boundaries, and assertiveness.
I have more than twenty-five years of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, youth, adults, and families. I was an Outreach Crisis Worker for fifteen years and a clinical therapist in an outpatient mental health clinic for more than ten years. I have years of experience working with criminally-involved youths. I have significant experience providing treatment to minors who were involved in sexually offending behaviours or engaged in fire-setting behaviours.
Syeda Nosheen Raza Zaidi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
At any given point, you have the power to change the story of your life and I am here to support you in this goal of regaining self-awareness, acceptance, and control so that you can re-write a more positive, well-balanced, and holistic script to lead a more fulfilling life.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. My passion for supporting people in their healing journey is rooted in a massive stigma around mental health, which I experienced while growing up in Pakistan. I have worked towards raising awareness about maternal and children health issues, pregnancy stress, postpartum depression, and respectful parenting. I provide compassionate, people-centered, and strength-based support to help people cope with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and PTSD, stress, relationship and family issues, grief, etc.
At any given point, you have the power to change the story of your life and I am here to support you in this goal of regaining self-awareness, acceptance, and control so that you can re-write a more positive, well-balanced, and holistic script to lead a more fulfilling life.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. My passion for supporting people in their healing journey is rooted in a massive stigma around mental health, which I experienced while growing up in Pakistan. I have worked towards raising awareness about maternal and children health issues, pregnancy stress, postpartum depression, and respectful parenting. I provide compassionate, people-centered, and strength-based support to help people cope with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and PTSD, stress, relationship and family issues, grief, etc.
Michelle Spudic
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
My areas of expertise are in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
An important part of healing is understanding the connection between mind and body and how it relates to experiences of anxiety, depression, and trauma. A fundamental component of recognizing your needs is to create an awareness of emotions. Our bodies signal us when there is discord, and through an experiential process, I focus on helping individuals make sense of their world. My work focuses on coping with difficult body sensations while also helping you begin to think and feel differently about your experiences, your emotions and ultimately yourself.
My areas of expertise are in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
An important part of healing is understanding the connection between mind and body and how it relates to experiences of anxiety, depression, and trauma. A fundamental component of recognizing your needs is to create an awareness of emotions. Our bodies signal us when there is discord, and through an experiential process, I focus on helping individuals make sense of their world. My work focuses on coping with difficult body sensations while also helping you begin to think and feel differently about your experiences, your emotions and ultimately yourself.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.