Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Hamilton, ON
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Zavera Ghadially
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
Verified
Through an eclectic approach, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Positive therapy modalities we will work on developing awareness, new ways of coping, self-
acceptance
, and resilience.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Does it seem like everyone around you is adjusting to life changes more easily? Though you may feel alone in this struggle, I assure you that it’s more common than you think. Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain as they attempt to manage relationships, career, and life transitions. But it doesn’t have to be that way, you can feel more at ease and in control of your life. Accessing support and opening up can feel vulnerable. Which is why you will be provided a welcoming, safe, and flexible therapeutic space where you feel heard and validated.
Sara Mancuso
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My work stems from a client-centred, approach where I use and teach strategies from EFT, DBT,
ACT
, CBT, Gottman, IFS, and Attachment Approach.
Accepting NEW Clients! - Do you struggle with anxiety, guilt, or shame that holds you back from living a life that feels good? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out by feelings or past traumas and experiences? Would you like to better understand yourself in the present through exploring your day-to-day alongside your past and upbringing? Does a negative inner-critic stop you from being as kind to yourself as you'd like? Whether you're struggling with mood, stress, trauma, grief, ADHD, or a life transition, I can help you find your way forward. It is my belief that every client is unique and my work adapts to your needs.
Robyn Floyd
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you seeking relief from stress or anxiety, learning to navigate uncertainty or change, or struggling to set healthy boundaries? Finding a supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings is important. My goal is to help you deepen your insight and foster a sense of resiliency by focusing on your strengths, and practicing self-compassion and
acceptance
. I will work with you to create a safe space to honour your feelings, and pursue self-reflection and growth.
Emma Fackelmann
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA
Verified
Verified
We’ve all had experiences where we feel unstable, alone, unsure, and overwhelmed. I can confidently say I have these moments of imbalance in my life too, and my rebalance comes from recognizing that I’m not alone. Connecting with a therapist can enhance your self-compassion, heighten your self-awareness, and build resiliency. If you are experiencing acute or complex trauma, interpersonal or relationship conflicts, neurological changes, grief, anxiety, depression, or other mental health struggles I will stand with you in discovering your personal resolutions to finding self-
acceptance
, peace, and fulfillment.
BeWell Hamilton Health Centre
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
Katlyn is a Registered Psychotherapist with 10 years of experience in the field of mental health and addiction. Katlyn’s experience has allowed her to specialize in working with individuals impacted by substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, stress, and grief and loss. She integrates a variety of modalities into her practice including
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Attachment and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Steve Ferrell
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
The work I do is grounded in an evidence-based form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) called
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
) which incorporates mindfulness meditation, yoga and solutions for behaviour change strategies.
I am an active and empathetic counsellor, these qualities tend to make it easier for new clients to engage in this process with me. I believe that struggling is a normal part of being human, my commitment is to show up with respect and to listen. I work in a supervised social work role at The Zen Social Worker practice in Hamilton, Ontario. In our work together, I will introduce you to new ways of thinking about the difficulties you're struggling with by encouraging you to use mindfulness meditation and movement in a way that can offer new solutions to old problems.
Deanna MacArthur
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
My approach is rooted in
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), but also draws on a wide range of perspectives that have been effective for empowering clients through their life challenges and transitions, including DBT and CBT.
Life often presents itself as a series of changes. Some of these changes lift us up, and some challenge us. If you are feeling unsettled by stresses in your life, wondering how to achieve more balance, meaning and purpose, counselling may help.
Marta Salerno
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My approach draws from CBT &
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), but my true focus is on adapting my approach to suit every person and their goals.
I believe therapy allows people to share their stories and feel their emotions in an environment that is safe and considers their unique needs. I strive to validate people’s emotions (because they are understandable), to highlight their strengths (because sometimes people can’t see them) and to build hope (because it can be restored).
Amrit Ahluwalia
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
My practice is influenced by radical
acceptance
, mindfulness, and compassion.
I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, working with young people and adults, of diverse backgrounds, to develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. I am a firm believer that our environment and relationships play a large role in shaping our mental health, and well being. I strive to offer a safe, and supportive, environment for you to understand your thoughts, feelings, and actions - helping you move forward and live your life the way you want.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Jennifer Barbera C.psych And Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Want a supportive, compassionate and knowledgeable psychologist to help you overcome stress, anxiety, low mood, difficult relationships, trauma or addiction? Want someone to help you finally get unstuck? Sometimes life leaves us feeling overwhelmed, discouraged and unhappy. We can all benefit from an understanding counsellor who listens non-judgmentally, encourages, and guides us towards greater clarity and a felt sense of inner calm. Every person and situation is unique, deserving individualized attention. Dr. Barbera and her associates use several perspectives (e.g.,
ACT
, EMDR, CBT, EFT, mindfulness etc.) to help people achieve goals and feel more satisfied with life.
Noreen Colley Mukuna-Luamba
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
The clinical approaches I might draw from includes: Strength-Based, Solution-Focused,
Acceptance
and Commitment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma specific approaches.
I believe you are already holding the keys to experience and embrace the inner wholeness you deserve. There are many opportunities for us to be hurt in life and in relationships. The problem is that we can carry these emotional wounds and even physical scars for a long time and spend our energy trying to conceal them. However, if you have come this far I believe you want more than this. I think this is your time. It’s your time to discover the healing you deserve. It’s time for you to give yourself permission to journey towards wholeness and to live your life with a new sense of purpose.
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Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I am collaborative, empathetic, understanding, and hopeful in my work with clients. I am interested in learning about new people and clients often comment that this shows. I am also an award winning author having authored five books on modern CBT, specifically
ACT
(
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy).
Rob Menning McRae
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
We are all on a path of healing and discovery that leads, eventually and inevitably, to the realization of our true potential. I see psychotherapy as a powerful companion on this journey - it is a helpful friend that can help ease the burden during dark times, and it is a ray of light that can guide us more quickly beyond our own limitations when we are moving towards a goal. My practice is based in modern cognitive therapy and the neuroscience of trauma, while always anchored in the wisdom of mindfulness,
acceptance
and nondual awareness.
Cortney Pasternak Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, OAMHP, CCPA
Verified
Verified
I will help you become more aware of unhelpful patterns and provide tools to better manage and overcome stress and conflicts, build self-esteem, improve communication and intimacy, develop self-compassion and
acceptance
, find meaning and hope.
My specialties include anxiety, depression, stress, life and career transitions, grief, marriage and relationship conflicts, dating, and parenting. I realize there is rarely one issue and it takes courage to ask for help. I offer a safe, sincere and supportive environment to share, reflect upon, and experience positive growth from the issues you bring to counselling. I work with individuals, couples and families and have over 20 years of experience helping people share their stories and struggles -- to feel heard and understood.
Ericka Bonecchi
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The evidence-based treatments and modalities used within session are; CBT, DBT, CPT,
ACT
and Mindfulness.
My goal is to help my clients to heal and find solutions when life becomes stressful, challenging and wounding, and do it in a safe, warm, and supportive space. I can provide help in both English and Spanish. If you're going through a hard time, remember there's no need to do it alone. We will go at your pace until you can overcome it.
HRC Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Our social workers are trained in a variety of therapy styles, including cognitive behavioural therapy,
acceptance
and commitment therapy, dialectic behavioural therapy, exposure therapy, and family and marital approaches.
At HRC counselling, we offer a variety of different approaches and services for those who are ready to make a change in their life, or are seeking support through a difficult time. We are a collection of three social workers: Holly Raymond, Jeffrey Corrin, and Megan Hemlow. We have different experience and specialities, and similar philosophies. We are dedicated to helping you work through issues that are holding you back from feeling healthy, safe, productive or in control.
Katie Ritchie
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work diligently to uncover the therapeutic approach (Relational Psychotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy or CBT,
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy or
ACT
, Narrative Therapy) most suited to you so our time together is productive and rewarding.
My name is Katie Ritchie and I support individuals with a wide variety of a personal challenges in a collaborative and strength-based manner. I welcome clients with diverse needs and backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety (including intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, social phobia), depression, life transitions, addictions, and LGBT/non-binary issues.
CBT Solutions
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you ready to feel better? Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a proven, effective treatment to help you work through life's challenges. If you are looking for relief from anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, chronic pain, panic attacks, addictions, or other mental health concerns, CBT may be the right therapy for you. Using a variety of tools and strategies, CBT helps us to see how our thought patterns influence how we feel, and how we
act
in the world. Our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and our body are so connected - each one re-inforces the other, making it very easy to get caught in a downward spiral.
Sevgim Kiper
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Adlerian psychology, and
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
).
Whether you are struggling with trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and/ or shame, I am honored to be part of your journey. Regardless of the issue, I value compassion and understanding clients through their own experience, and walking alongside them through their journey while providing clarity and insight.
Ikram Haji
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I integrate self
acceptance
and commitment, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
Hello and Warmest Welcome! I am Ikram and I offer telehealth across Canada. Reaching out for support is not easy and can be a scary and ovewhelming process. I get that the hardest thing we ever do is ask for help and I am so glad that you made it this far. Are you ready to deal with unresolved trauma? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? Are you experiencing difficulties in your relationships, feeling shame, lost, or misunderstood? Is that voice in your head getting louder and stronger at reminding you of your shortcomings or that you are not good enough? If any of this resonates with you, keep reading…
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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.