Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Curve Lake, ON
Life can be challenging at times; I am here to help navigate some of those obstacles. I support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life changes using a trauma-informed approach. While I have a personal interest in working with women aged 16 and older, I also have experience supporting men and gender-diverse individuals. As a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW, I provide support from a client-centered perspective, walking alongside individuals on their journey to address specific concerns and life challenges using strengths-based and solution-focused approaches.
Life can be challenging at times; I am here to help navigate some of those obstacles. I support individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life changes using a trauma-informed approach. While I have a personal interest in working with women aged 16 and older, I also have experience supporting men and gender-diverse individuals. As a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW, I provide support from a client-centered perspective, walking alongside individuals on their journey to address specific concerns and life challenges using strengths-based and solution-focused approaches.
I specialize in offering evidence-based approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Living a life where you're dealing with anxiety alongside symptoms of obsessions and compulsions can be quite scary. Navigating these experiences can become less intimidating when we gain an understanding of what we're going through and we have the support to take deliberate steps towards addressing it. There may be instances where those in your life don't fully understand what you are going through, leading you to keep your intrusive thoughts and compulsive urges to yourself. It's important to know that you're not alone, and that these symptoms are more common than you might realize.
I specialize in offering evidence-based approaches such as Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Living a life where you're dealing with anxiety alongside symptoms of obsessions and compulsions can be quite scary. Navigating these experiences can become less intimidating when we gain an understanding of what we're going through and we have the support to take deliberate steps towards addressing it. There may be instances where those in your life don't fully understand what you are going through, leading you to keep your intrusive thoughts and compulsive urges to yourself. It's important to know that you're not alone, and that these symptoms are more common than you might realize.
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My ideal clients are young adults, couples, pre-marital counseling, seniors who are going through emotional anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and addiction. My goal is to journey with my clients and help them find meaning in life.
My ideal clients are young adults, couples, pre-marital counseling, seniors who are going through emotional anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and addiction. My goal is to journey with my clients and help them find meaning in life.
Hi, I'm Jess and I'm glad you're here! Are negative thoughts or past experiences affecting your progress? Taking the step to seek support requires courage, and your decision is commendable. The focus is on establishing a safe, on-judgmental space where we can explore challenges, set meaningful goals, and foster personal growth. Creating a space that revolves around you and the positive change you seek is vital. Together, we will collaboratively reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, promoting resilience and overall well-being.
Hi, I'm Jess and I'm glad you're here! Are negative thoughts or past experiences affecting your progress? Taking the step to seek support requires courage, and your decision is commendable. The focus is on establishing a safe, on-judgmental space where we can explore challenges, set meaningful goals, and foster personal growth. Creating a space that revolves around you and the positive change you seek is vital. Together, we will collaboratively reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, promoting resilience and overall well-being.
I utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Hi I'm Anne. I'm a Registered Social Worker. I’ve helped people with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. If these themes are impacting your life and you’d like to change that, give me a call.
I utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Hi I'm Anne. I'm a Registered Social Worker. I’ve helped people with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. If these themes are impacting your life and you’d like to change that, give me a call.
Key Resources Unlimited - Barbara Allen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MSc, MACP, OCT
1 Endorsed
Cardiff, ON K0L
You may be carrying a constant sense of worry, sadness, self-doubt, or exhaustion. Perhaps your mind never seems to slow down, you're struggling to find motivation, or you feel emotionally flat and disconnected from yourself, others, or the things that once mattered to you.
Living with anxiety or depression can be isolating. Even simple tasks can feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to explain what you're experiencing to the people around you. You may find yourself caught in patterns of overthinking, self-criticism, avoidance, or feeling trapped by old stories about who you are and what you're capable of.
You may be carrying a constant sense of worry, sadness, self-doubt, or exhaustion. Perhaps your mind never seems to slow down, you're struggling to find motivation, or you feel emotionally flat and disconnected from yourself, others, or the things that once mattered to you.
Living with anxiety or depression can be isolating. Even simple tasks can feel overwhelming, and it can be difficult to explain what you're experiencing to the people around you. You may find yourself caught in patterns of overthinking, self-criticism, avoidance, or feeling trapped by old stories about who you are and what you're capable of.
Currently, I provide EMDR therapy alongside other evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and complex-trauma interventions.
Are past experiences, anxiety, or shame holding you back? I provide a calm, supportive space where we can explore where you are and plan a way forward together. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR therapy and specialized work for complex trauma (or cPTSD). This can involve helping people who feel conflicted or at odds with different aspects/parts of themselves after difficult past experiences. I meet will meet you where you are and work hard to help you feel calmer, more connected, and confident. We will work together to process these experiences, manage anxiety and depression, and build resilience for your life.
Currently, I provide EMDR therapy alongside other evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and complex-trauma interventions.
Are past experiences, anxiety, or shame holding you back? I provide a calm, supportive space where we can explore where you are and plan a way forward together. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR therapy and specialized work for complex trauma (or cPTSD). This can involve helping people who feel conflicted or at odds with different aspects/parts of themselves after difficult past experiences. I meet will meet you where you are and work hard to help you feel calmer, more connected, and confident. We will work together to process these experiences, manage anxiety and depression, and build resilience for your life.
I bring third-wave cognitive-behavioural therapies and evidence-based approaches such as: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Nature Therapy based interventions.
Hi there! Are you contemplating hiring a therapist? You're probably suffering and wondering who to trust. I get that, and I've been there too. When I look for a therapist, I want to make sure that they believe in their approach, and that there's a strong evidence-basis for it. That's true for my approaches - and they're an integral part of my life now too since finding them. I'm happy to share as we get aware, mindful, self-compassionate, values-connected, and committed to a life that matters.
I bring third-wave cognitive-behavioural therapies and evidence-based approaches such as: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Nature Therapy based interventions.
Hi there! Are you contemplating hiring a therapist? You're probably suffering and wondering who to trust. I get that, and I've been there too. When I look for a therapist, I want to make sure that they believe in their approach, and that there's a strong evidence-basis for it. That's true for my approaches - and they're an integral part of my life now too since finding them. I'm happy to share as we get aware, mindful, self-compassionate, values-connected, and committed to a life that matters.
As a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen how even the most difficult moments can shift into clarity, peace, and self- acceptance with the right support.
My practice is rooted in mental health and trauma-informed care. I help clients understand the emotional patterns shaping their lives, heal the impact of past experiences, and build the resilience needed to move forward. I also support individuals navigating addictions, especially when these challenges intersect with mental health.
As a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen how even the most difficult moments can shift into clarity, peace, and self- acceptance with the right support.
My practice is rooted in mental health and trauma-informed care. I help clients understand the emotional patterns shaping their lives, heal the impact of past experiences, and build the resilience needed to move forward. I also support individuals navigating addictions, especially when these challenges intersect with mental health.
Hope Art Therapy Peterborough
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, (CCP), PAT, (CATA), CRPO
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapeutic art and somatic processing allow for deeper learning, acceptance and healing.
Many people come to therapy not because everything is falling apart, but because something inside feels tight, muted, or out of reach. You may be functioning well on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself on the inside. My work is Gestalt-informed, body-based, and art-centered, which means we pay attention to what emerges through sensation, emotion, image, and lived experience, not just words. You don’t need to be creative, broken, or in crisis to come. Therapy here is a place to slow down, listen inwardly, and reconnect with what feels real, alive, and true for you. You are not alone.
Therapeutic art and somatic processing allow for deeper learning, acceptance and healing.
Many people come to therapy not because everything is falling apart, but because something inside feels tight, muted, or out of reach. You may be functioning well on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself on the inside. My work is Gestalt-informed, body-based, and art-centered, which means we pay attention to what emerges through sensation, emotion, image, and lived experience, not just words. You don’t need to be creative, broken, or in crisis to come. Therapy here is a place to slow down, listen inwardly, and reconnect with what feels real, alive, and true for you. You are not alone.
CBT, Solution Focused, EFT, EMDR, Acceptance Therapy are a variety of strategies we pull from to suit your needs.
Alicia supports various individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional difficulties, trauma, grief and a variety of other difficulties. Some people seek counselling for one of the above, something else entirely or they seek counselling to talk in a safe and judgment free environment to work through day to day difficulties. I want to support people to flourish in the life they are determined to lead.
CBT, Solution Focused, EFT, EMDR, Acceptance Therapy are a variety of strategies we pull from to suit your needs.
Alicia supports various individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, emotional difficulties, trauma, grief and a variety of other difficulties. Some people seek counselling for one of the above, something else entirely or they seek counselling to talk in a safe and judgment free environment to work through day to day difficulties. I want to support people to flourish in the life they are determined to lead.
Feeling uninspired or disconnected from yourself? Are you struggling to manage stress and feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps you haven't been as good about taking care of yourself. Are you at a crossroads in your career or emotional life? We can all feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. You've taken a major step in recognizing you are ready to see things differently and desire more for yourself. I am honored by your choice to work with me. I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you. I can help guide you on your journey and provide you with tools to help facilitate the desired change in your life.
Feeling uninspired or disconnected from yourself? Are you struggling to manage stress and feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps you haven't been as good about taking care of yourself. Are you at a crossroads in your career or emotional life? We can all feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. You've taken a major step in recognizing you are ready to see things differently and desire more for yourself. I am honored by your choice to work with me. I can help you understand and manage whatever life throws at you. I can help guide you on your journey and provide you with tools to help facilitate the desired change in your life.
You don't have to have it all figured out. Life can feel heavy at times and isn't always easy to navigate on your own. Together, we'll work to understand the challenges you're facing, uncover patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build on your existing strengths to create meaningful change!
Together, we can work through life’s stressors and major transitions, including breakups, graduating school, new parenthood, daily stress, feeling stuck, or other challenges you may be experiencing, with empathy and understanding.
You don't have to have it all figured out. Life can feel heavy at times and isn't always easy to navigate on your own. Together, we'll work to understand the challenges you're facing, uncover patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build on your existing strengths to create meaningful change!
Together, we can work through life’s stressors and major transitions, including breakups, graduating school, new parenthood, daily stress, feeling stuck, or other challenges you may be experiencing, with empathy and understanding.
Are you experiencing overwhelming emotions, uncomfortable physical symptoms or life feels like it is "too much"? Perhaps your behaviour has recently changed and you are finding it hard to make a decision, focus on work or concentrate on conversations. Are you finding it difficult to connect and maintain your relationships and feel disconnected from your friends and family? You have developed coping skills, but certain overwhelming life events (can be trauma) that have happened in your past can sometimes be too much to process. Eventually, we all have the potential to develop a wide range of troubling and confusing symptoms.
Are you experiencing overwhelming emotions, uncomfortable physical symptoms or life feels like it is "too much"? Perhaps your behaviour has recently changed and you are finding it hard to make a decision, focus on work or concentrate on conversations. Are you finding it difficult to connect and maintain your relationships and feel disconnected from your friends and family? You have developed coping skills, but certain overwhelming life events (can be trauma) that have happened in your past can sometimes be too much to process. Eventually, we all have the potential to develop a wide range of troubling and confusing symptoms.
My approach uses Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance & Committment Therapy.
Art therapy combines the creative process and psychotherapy, facilitating self-exploration and understanding. Using imagery, colour and shape as part of this creative therapeutic process, thoughts and feelings can be expressed that would otherwise be difficult to articulate. No specific artistic talent is required, just let your imagination lead the way.
My approach uses Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance & Committment Therapy.
Art therapy combines the creative process and psychotherapy, facilitating self-exploration and understanding. Using imagery, colour and shape as part of this creative therapeutic process, thoughts and feelings can be expressed that would otherwise be difficult to articulate. No specific artistic talent is required, just let your imagination lead the way.
In addition to psychotherapy, I provide biofeedback and neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback). Using state-of-the-art techniques, I analyze QEEG brain scans, and develop individualized protocols for treatment. Cordelia Gaza Rabatte, who is certified by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, provides in-person biifeedback and neurofeedback. I have over 28 years of experience with biofeedback and neurofeedback and have been working with Cordelia for over eight years. I also provide meditation instruction and coaching. Clients receive a copy of The Attentive Mind Workbook which I published in 2012.
In addition to psychotherapy, I provide biofeedback and neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback). Using state-of-the-art techniques, I analyze QEEG brain scans, and develop individualized protocols for treatment. Cordelia Gaza Rabatte, who is certified by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance, provides in-person biifeedback and neurofeedback. I have over 28 years of experience with biofeedback and neurofeedback and have been working with Cordelia for over eight years. I also provide meditation instruction and coaching. Clients receive a copy of The Attentive Mind Workbook which I published in 2012.
Is life bringing you too much stress, transitions and challenges? Having support and therapeutic guidance can help! None of us are immune to having bad days, rough patches, anxiety, burnout, imposter syndrome, relationship issues, and depression. As a counsellor, I use a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens and offer behavioral, narrative, and short-term solution focused practice to help with difficult times encountered throughout life. I enjoy empowering individuals to recognize their own strengths and find a way through the tumultuous life paths.
Is life bringing you too much stress, transitions and challenges? Having support and therapeutic guidance can help! None of us are immune to having bad days, rough patches, anxiety, burnout, imposter syndrome, relationship issues, and depression. As a counsellor, I use a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens and offer behavioral, narrative, and short-term solution focused practice to help with difficult times encountered throughout life. I enjoy empowering individuals to recognize their own strengths and find a way through the tumultuous life paths.
Beth Ann Lichti
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel disconnected with yourself or in your relationships? Maybe past experiences have contributed to this. Or you recognize the challenge in our tech-savvy world, to unplug and tune in to yourself and to each other. Our early and ongoing experiences with family, friends, significant other(s), etc impact how we connect and attach; they impact mental health and well-being. We are more likely to thrive when we feel safely and securely connected to another person(s). When our relationships are instead overwhelmed with tension, pain, lack of understanding, etc we often struggle to feel and manage well.
Do you feel disconnected with yourself or in your relationships? Maybe past experiences have contributed to this. Or you recognize the challenge in our tech-savvy world, to unplug and tune in to yourself and to each other. Our early and ongoing experiences with family, friends, significant other(s), etc impact how we connect and attach; they impact mental health and well-being. We are more likely to thrive when we feel safely and securely connected to another person(s). When our relationships are instead overwhelmed with tension, pain, lack of understanding, etc we often struggle to feel and manage well.
My style is conversational and adaptive; I rely on narrative therapy, harm reduction principles, and acceptance and commitment therapy, in addition to other modalities.
We all need support and fresh perspectives; from our community and people who listen deeply. I can offer you a space to process your experiences, feelings, and struggles, the time to explore how you’re being impacted, and questions that open up new possibilities to live the life you most want for yourself and your loved ones. Guided by what you value most, we can clarify how you want to move forward.
My style is conversational and adaptive; I rely on narrative therapy, harm reduction principles, and acceptance and commitment therapy, in addition to other modalities.
We all need support and fresh perspectives; from our community and people who listen deeply. I can offer you a space to process your experiences, feelings, and struggles, the time to explore how you’re being impacted, and questions that open up new possibilities to live the life you most want for yourself and your loved ones. Guided by what you value most, we can clarify how you want to move forward.
When the pressure is constant and the stakes are high, it can feel like there’s no room to struggle. After 26 years in law enforcement and emergency services, I understand that weight. Now as a therapist, I provide a steady, confidential space where you can let your guard down, process what you’ve carried, and rebuild strength from the inside out. I also offer NeurOptimal Neurofeedback to support nervous system regulation, focus, and emotional resilience.
When the pressure is constant and the stakes are high, it can feel like there’s no room to struggle. After 26 years in law enforcement and emergency services, I understand that weight. Now as a therapist, I provide a steady, confidential space where you can let your guard down, process what you’ve carried, and rebuild strength from the inside out. I also offer NeurOptimal Neurofeedback to support nervous system regulation, focus, and emotional resilience.
Nearby Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors Searches for Curve Lake
- Bancroft
- Bobcaygeon
- Brighton
- Fenelon Falls
- Haliburton
- Kawartha Lakes
- Lakefield
- Lindsay
- Minden
- Peterborough
- Picton
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.