Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Madoc, ON
Living in a rural community, I have learned to be adaptive in my approach to psychotherapy. I work with couples and individuals, varying in age from 12 onward, across many domains. My special interests lean toward working with clients who are neurodiverse, and those who struggle in their relationship with food and body, anxiety and self-esteem. I don't think of 'wellness' as prescriptive- it must be a feeling of security and peace that we develop and hold within ourselves. That's why my philosophy of care includes setting a pace that fits your needs and helping you develop your own feelings of empowerment and self-growth.
Living in a rural community, I have learned to be adaptive in my approach to psychotherapy. I work with couples and individuals, varying in age from 12 onward, across many domains. My special interests lean toward working with clients who are neurodiverse, and those who struggle in their relationship with food and body, anxiety and self-esteem. I don't think of 'wellness' as prescriptive- it must be a feeling of security and peace that we develop and hold within ourselves. That's why my philosophy of care includes setting a pace that fits your needs and helping you develop your own feelings of empowerment and self-growth.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel aligned with who you want to be? You may be managing day-to-day responsibilities while feeling emotionally drained, triggered, or unsure how to move forward.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer feel aligned with who you want to be? You may be managing day-to-day responsibilities while feeling emotionally drained, triggered, or unsure how to move forward.
I incorporate modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Is anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or overwhelming stress taking a toll on your daily life? Or maybe you’re navigating the challenges that come with neurodiversity, like ADHD, autism, or learning differences? It can be tough to manage these things alone, but the good news is that things can get better. Therapy is a place where you can find the support you need to tackle these challenges and start feeling more in control of your life. I’m here to help you find strategies that truly work for you. My goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you can freely explore what’s going on beneath the surface.
I incorporate modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Is anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or overwhelming stress taking a toll on your daily life? Or maybe you’re navigating the challenges that come with neurodiversity, like ADHD, autism, or learning differences? It can be tough to manage these things alone, but the good news is that things can get better. Therapy is a place where you can find the support you need to tackle these challenges and start feeling more in control of your life. I’m here to help you find strategies that truly work for you. My goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you can freely explore what’s going on beneath the surface.
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I have had a variety of responsibilities and experiences such as frontline community work, supervision, teaching, training and therapy roles. I have experience working with first responders, those in blue collar work, veterans, and military members. I have focused my training to support prevention and healing from traumatic life events and supporting people through life transitions (women over 40, career changes, separations etc.). I am passionate about providing support from a trauma informed approach with therapeutic approaches that provide a way forward to help people live a fulfilled and peaceful life.
I have had a variety of responsibilities and experiences such as frontline community work, supervision, teaching, training and therapy roles. I have experience working with first responders, those in blue collar work, veterans, and military members. I have focused my training to support prevention and healing from traumatic life events and supporting people through life transitions (women over 40, career changes, separations etc.). I am passionate about providing support from a trauma informed approach with therapeutic approaches that provide a way forward to help people live a fulfilled and peaceful life.
I draw from DBT, CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic therapy, & provide psychoeducation to help clients better understand their patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, & build more authentic relationships with themselves & others.
You may have spent years feeling different, overwhelmed, or misunderstood without knowing why. Maybe you're questioning whether ADHD or Autism could explain experiences you've carried for a long time. Maybe you're navigating the emotional impact of infertility, pregnancy loss, abortion, endometriosis, PMDD, PCOS, or another reproductive health challenge that others don't fully understand. Whatever brings you here, you don't have to make sense of it alone.
I draw from DBT, CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic therapy, & provide psychoeducation to help clients better understand their patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, & build more authentic relationships with themselves & others.
You may have spent years feeling different, overwhelmed, or misunderstood without knowing why. Maybe you're questioning whether ADHD or Autism could explain experiences you've carried for a long time. Maybe you're navigating the emotional impact of infertility, pregnancy loss, abortion, endometriosis, PMDD, PCOS, or another reproductive health challenge that others don't fully understand. Whatever brings you here, you don't have to make sense of it alone.
SoulScape Services - Anxiety/Depression/Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you searching for someone you truly connect with—someone safe enough to share your struggles? Maybe you’ve looked for support but find it hard to meet your deeper self fully so change can happen. If you’re done overthinking and want real relief and lasting shifts inside, depth work might be your answer. Lasting change comes from knowing yourself deeply and addressing what’s beneath the surface.
Are you searching for someone you truly connect with—someone safe enough to share your struggles? Maybe you’ve looked for support but find it hard to meet your deeper self fully so change can happen. If you’re done overthinking and want real relief and lasting shifts inside, depth work might be your answer. Lasting change comes from knowing yourself deeply and addressing what’s beneath the surface.
First Step Men's Therapy - Get Started Today!
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, OCD, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website" button to learn more.
Disconnected? Lost? Stuck? Hopeless? Feeling "broken"? Wondering what your purpose or meaning is in life? You may question whether you are a good father, son, or partner. Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, poor relationships, OCD, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. It's time to normalize men seeking support. First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website" button to learn more.
Sexual Trauma Therapy Ontario | Jessica Trainor
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You find yourself freezing during sex, going numb, unable to stay present. You can’t explain these reactions or predict them. Maybe you find yourself reacting with discomfort or even total disgust to the idea of sex. You hate when intimate scenes come on TV or in movies. You want to connect with your partner in an intimate way, but it feels inaccessible to you. Perhaps there are some difficult experiences in your past, and you find yourself wondering if these may be having an impact on your sex life today; maybe not. Either way, you want things to change because you can’t stop running from this.
You find yourself freezing during sex, going numb, unable to stay present. You can’t explain these reactions or predict them. Maybe you find yourself reacting with discomfort or even total disgust to the idea of sex. You hate when intimate scenes come on TV or in movies. You want to connect with your partner in an intimate way, but it feels inaccessible to you. Perhaps there are some difficult experiences in your past, and you find yourself wondering if these may be having an impact on your sex life today; maybe not. Either way, you want things to change because you can’t stop running from this.
I am a clinical intern completing my Master of Counselling Psychology Practicum under the supervision of Cassandra Millen, co-owner of Napanee Psychotherapy. I am passionate about supporting parents and caregivers of children with developmental and physical disabilities. This work is deeply meaningful to me, and I strive to create a space where caregivers feel seen, heard, and supported. My therapeutic approach is rooted in emotion-focused and attachment-based theories, gathering interventions from modalities that are best suited to meet my client's needs.
I am a clinical intern completing my Master of Counselling Psychology Practicum under the supervision of Cassandra Millen, co-owner of Napanee Psychotherapy. I am passionate about supporting parents and caregivers of children with developmental and physical disabilities. This work is deeply meaningful to me, and I strive to create a space where caregivers feel seen, heard, and supported. My therapeutic approach is rooted in emotion-focused and attachment-based theories, gathering interventions from modalities that are best suited to meet my client's needs.
Shaunacy (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over twenty years of experience in counselling related services. Her affirmative and client centred services offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities, specializing in: sex, sexuality, and intimacy concerns (AASECT member), relationship concerns and conflict resolution, trauma processing (EMDR, CBT, DBT, Narrative), grief, anxiety and epression, body health and dysmorphia concerns, midlife experiences and change. Her services are offered virtually to all Ontario residents and in-person in the Kingston, Belleville, and St Catharines.
Shaunacy (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with over twenty years of experience in counselling related services. Her affirmative and client centred services offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities, specializing in: sex, sexuality, and intimacy concerns (AASECT member), relationship concerns and conflict resolution, trauma processing (EMDR, CBT, DBT, Narrative), grief, anxiety and epression, body health and dysmorphia concerns, midlife experiences and change. Her services are offered virtually to all Ontario residents and in-person in the Kingston, Belleville, and St Catharines.
We are a collective group of psychotherapists working together to help you facilitate meaningful change in your life. At Spear Wellness Centre, holistic and client-centred care is our top priority and we strive to provide a safe and supportive container for your healing journey. Our licenced psychotherapists will hold space for your healing in a compassionate way to create a genuine environment that encourages self-exploration, growth, and transformation. No matter what you are dealing with right now, we believe you are capable of reaching your potential and finding balance, happiness, and meaning in your life.
We are a collective group of psychotherapists working together to help you facilitate meaningful change in your life. At Spear Wellness Centre, holistic and client-centred care is our top priority and we strive to provide a safe and supportive container for your healing journey. Our licenced psychotherapists will hold space for your healing in a compassionate way to create a genuine environment that encourages self-exploration, growth, and transformation. No matter what you are dealing with right now, we believe you are capable of reaching your potential and finding balance, happiness, and meaning in your life.
Are you a Veteran looking for support?
Has your child, teen, or young adult been struggling with emotions, behaviours, or challenges that feel overwhelming? Do you find yourself unsure of how to best support them? Whether they are facing a specific diagnosis, experiencing anxiety or frustration, or simply feeling stuck, you are not alone. Many families and young people navigate these difficulties, and the right support can make all the difference.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP). My passion is working with children and veterans.
Are you a Veteran looking for support?
Has your child, teen, or young adult been struggling with emotions, behaviours, or challenges that feel overwhelming? Do you find yourself unsure of how to best support them? Whether they are facing a specific diagnosis, experiencing anxiety or frustration, or simply feeling stuck, you are not alone. Many families and young people navigate these difficulties, and the right support can make all the difference.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP). My passion is working with children and veterans.
Centre of Care Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, CCC, CA-IP, BA-Psyc
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I also have training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance commitment therapy ( ACT), which can help you become more aware of how thoughts affect the way you act, feel, and think about yourself.
Learn how to change your anxious thoughts and better understand parts of the brain that affect how you feel, think, and interpret situations for anxiety management. Get tools to feel empowered to make positive changes and feel better about yourself. For couples, you can expect to gain skills in improving communication, learning how to manage conflict constructively, and finding ways to express your appreciation for one another while increasing emotional connection. In teen therapy, we will develop strategies to cope with a crisis and learn how to focus on the here-and-now in an encouraging and motivating therapy setting.
I also have training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance commitment therapy ( ACT), which can help you become more aware of how thoughts affect the way you act, feel, and think about yourself.
Learn how to change your anxious thoughts and better understand parts of the brain that affect how you feel, think, and interpret situations for anxiety management. Get tools to feel empowered to make positive changes and feel better about yourself. For couples, you can expect to gain skills in improving communication, learning how to manage conflict constructively, and finding ways to express your appreciation for one another while increasing emotional connection. In teen therapy, we will develop strategies to cope with a crisis and learn how to focus on the here-and-now in an encouraging and motivating therapy setting.
I support adults, couples, children, teens and families navigating a range of challenges.
Evening and weekend appointments are available to accommodate busy schedules.
I support adults, couples, children, teens and families navigating a range of challenges.
Evening and weekend appointments are available to accommodate busy schedules.
My work with individuals primarily relies on Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Trauma-informed, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
A lot of the challenges we face—like people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, or feeling like a fraud—come from the state of our relationships, both with others and with ourselves. We live our lives in connection with other people, and it’s almost impossible not to be affected by how others see us. When we try too hard to avoid rejection, it can actually hold us back from living in a way that feels true and meaningful. This can leave us feeling even more unsure of ourselves—especially if we've been in toxic or abusive relationships.
My work with individuals primarily relies on Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, Trauma-informed, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
A lot of the challenges we face—like people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, or feeling like a fraud—come from the state of our relationships, both with others and with ourselves. We live our lives in connection with other people, and it’s almost impossible not to be affected by how others see us. When we try too hard to avoid rejection, it can actually hold us back from living in a way that feels true and meaningful. This can leave us feeling even more unsure of ourselves—especially if we've been in toxic or abusive relationships.
Krista Vaughan - Bud & Bloom
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether this is your first time exploring the idea of therapy, or you are thinking of reconnecting, this is a positive step for your personal wellbeing and I am truly glad you are here! As a Registered Social Worker and as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I have had the privilege of helping individuals navigate through challenges while working together to create manageable and meaningful changes in their lives for over a decade. My areas of specialization include; trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, managing anxiety, substance use recovery, processing grief and loss, and support through life transitions.
Whether this is your first time exploring the idea of therapy, or you are thinking of reconnecting, this is a positive step for your personal wellbeing and I am truly glad you are here! As a Registered Social Worker and as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I have had the privilege of helping individuals navigate through challenges while working together to create manageable and meaningful changes in their lives for over a decade. My areas of specialization include; trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, managing anxiety, substance use recovery, processing grief and loss, and support through life transitions.
In a safe, empathic, and queer-affirming space to explore life's challenges, I combine my lived experience with a holistic and integrative approach rooted in DBT and ACT.
Now accepting new clients with evening availability! Life transitions are always a challenging time. Whether it comes to navigating new relationships, keeping up with work and school demands, or continuing to build a deeper sense of self-awareness, this period involves a LOT of emotional labour. Add into the mix the expectations that come with being a high-performance individual - whether in sports, academics, the arts, or elsewhere - and it can all start to feel like too much. You may feel overwhelmed and exhausted, stressing about the field in which you once excelled and felt most like yourself.
In a safe, empathic, and queer-affirming space to explore life's challenges, I combine my lived experience with a holistic and integrative approach rooted in DBT and ACT.
Now accepting new clients with evening availability! Life transitions are always a challenging time. Whether it comes to navigating new relationships, keeping up with work and school demands, or continuing to build a deeper sense of self-awareness, this period involves a LOT of emotional labour. Add into the mix the expectations that come with being a high-performance individual - whether in sports, academics, the arts, or elsewhere - and it can all start to feel like too much. You may feel overwhelmed and exhausted, stressing about the field in which you once excelled and felt most like yourself.
Helping You Navigate Life’s Challenges: I work with individuals who feel stuck, uncertain about their next steps, or overwhelmed by life’s obstacles. Whether you're navigating a major life transition or dealing with stress, trauma, or emotional struggles, therapy can be a powerful tool for change and growth.
Together, we’ll explore areas of challenge and opportunity to improve your life satisfaction, communication, emotional expression, and address behaviours that may be holding you back.
Helping You Navigate Life’s Challenges: I work with individuals who feel stuck, uncertain about their next steps, or overwhelmed by life’s obstacles. Whether you're navigating a major life transition or dealing with stress, trauma, or emotional struggles, therapy can be a powerful tool for change and growth.
Together, we’ll explore areas of challenge and opportunity to improve your life satisfaction, communication, emotional expression, and address behaviours that may be holding you back.
Now Accepting New Clients!
Re-write your story at Chapter One Psychotherapy. When everything feels uncertain, it’s easy to feel anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself.
In our work together, you’ll find a space to slow down and explore your inner world. This is your time to untangle what’s holding you back and start living with more confidence and connection.
Now Accepting New Clients!
Re-write your story at Chapter One Psychotherapy. When everything feels uncertain, it’s easy to feel anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself.
In our work together, you’ll find a space to slow down and explore your inner world. This is your time to untangle what’s holding you back and start living with more confidence and connection.
I also draw on ACT, DBT, and CBT to tailor therapy to each client.
Are you tired of feeling like your anger is damaging relationships or taking over important moments in your life? Do you hold things in until it builds up—and then it comes out more intensely than you intended?
I specialize in working with adults experiencing anger, trauma, anxiety, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in patterns that are hard to change, especially when emotions feel overwhelming or reactive in ways they don’t want. These responses are often connected to past experiences that continue to show up in the present.
I also draw on ACT, DBT, and CBT to tailor therapy to each client.
Are you tired of feeling like your anger is damaging relationships or taking over important moments in your life? Do you hold things in until it builds up—and then it comes out more intensely than you intended?
I specialize in working with adults experiencing anger, trauma, anxiety, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in patterns that are hard to change, especially when emotions feel overwhelming or reactive in ways they don’t want. These responses are often connected to past experiences that continue to show up in the present.
Nearby Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors Searches for Madoc
- Amherstview
- Bancroft
- Belleville
- Brighton
- Kingston
- Lakefield
- Napanee
- Peterborough
- Picton
- Prince Edward
- Sydenham
- Trenton
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.