Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Welland, ON
Lindsay ONeil Trauma and Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Welland, ON L3B
As a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician, I help people who have experienced trauma to heal their hearts and ease their minds. I have worked with people from very diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as with a range of professionals including NRP officers, ER nurses, and immigration lawyers. Using the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM), I am able to offer elements of a variety of evidence-based counselling services, in this layered, sensory rich approach. This incorporates elements of DBT, CBT, bi-lateral stimulation, mindfulness, somatic work, grounding activities, drawing, and meditation.
As a Certified Trauma Integration Clinician, I help people who have experienced trauma to heal their hearts and ease their minds. I have worked with people from very diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as with a range of professionals including NRP officers, ER nurses, and immigration lawyers. Using the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM), I am able to offer elements of a variety of evidence-based counselling services, in this layered, sensory rich approach. This incorporates elements of DBT, CBT, bi-lateral stimulation, mindfulness, somatic work, grounding activities, drawing, and meditation.
With over 17 years of clinical experience, I help people understand the deeper roots of what they’re struggling with, not just manage symptoms. I specialize in trauma, relationship dynamics, attachment patterns, and the mind-body connection, working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. My approach is active, insight-oriented, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. I help clients recognize patterns, regulate their nervous systems, process unresolved experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change in a space that is both supportive and clinically focused.
With over 17 years of clinical experience, I help people understand the deeper roots of what they’re struggling with, not just manage symptoms. I specialize in trauma, relationship dynamics, attachment patterns, and the mind-body connection, working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. My approach is active, insight-oriented, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. I help clients recognize patterns, regulate their nervous systems, process unresolved experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change in a space that is both supportive and clinically focused.
I know people often come to therapy after trying to hold everything together for far too long. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, frustrated in your relationships, or exhausted from coping the best way you know how. Therapy with me is not about judgment or surface-level conversations. It is about understanding the deeper patterns underneath what you’re struggling with and helping you move toward real change.
I have many years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families through depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, concurrent disorders, substance use, ADHD and trauma.
I know people often come to therapy after trying to hold everything together for far too long. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, frustrated in your relationships, or exhausted from coping the best way you know how. Therapy with me is not about judgment or surface-level conversations. It is about understanding the deeper patterns underneath what you’re struggling with and helping you move toward real change.
I have many years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families through depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, concurrent disorders, substance use, ADHD and trauma.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of yourself? I support teens and adults who want a space where they feel understood, safe, and not judged. My style is warm, affirming, and down-to-earth. I help you slow things down, make sense of your emotions, and navigate identity, relationships, school & work stress, or challenging life experiences. If you’re looking for a therapist who is honest, compassionate, and on your side, I’d be honoured to support you.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of yourself? I support teens and adults who want a space where they feel understood, safe, and not judged. My style is warm, affirming, and down-to-earth. I help you slow things down, make sense of your emotions, and navigate identity, relationships, school & work stress, or challenging life experiences. If you’re looking for a therapist who is honest, compassionate, and on your side, I’d be honoured to support you.
Drawing from evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and IFS, we'll work together to build practical coping skills while exploring deeper patterns contributing to your concerns
I work with teens and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where you can better understand your experiences, build practical coping skills, process difficult emotions, and move toward healing, confidence, and a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling!
Drawing from evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and IFS, we'll work together to build practical coping skills while exploring deeper patterns contributing to your concerns
I work with teens and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Together, we create a safe, supportive space where you can better understand your experiences, build practical coping skills, process difficult emotions, and move toward healing, confidence, and a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling!
My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to fit your unique needs.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious, depressed, or have difficulty regulating your emotions? Are you having trouble recovering from a traumatic experience or successfully grieving an important loss? Are these challenges affecting your day-to-day life and leaving you feeling unfulfilled and unsure of how to regain balance and vitality in your life? If so, then you should consider trying therapy.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailored to fit your unique needs.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious, depressed, or have difficulty regulating your emotions? Are you having trouble recovering from a traumatic experience or successfully grieving an important loss? Are these challenges affecting your day-to-day life and leaving you feeling unfulfilled and unsure of how to regain balance and vitality in your life? If so, then you should consider trying therapy.
Whether you are seeking therapy regarding the impact of unhealthy relationships, anxiety, depression or trauma, I am here to provide a safe space to process thoughts and feelings in a healthy way. Sometimes clients are unsure of what they are looking for from therapy, and other clients have specific goals that they would like to work on. Please know that no matter the reason you are seeking therapy, you do not have to feel alone in your struggle! I am here to help!
Whether you are seeking therapy regarding the impact of unhealthy relationships, anxiety, depression or trauma, I am here to provide a safe space to process thoughts and feelings in a healthy way. Sometimes clients are unsure of what they are looking for from therapy, and other clients have specific goals that they would like to work on. Please know that no matter the reason you are seeking therapy, you do not have to feel alone in your struggle! I am here to help!
At The Health Retreat, we understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming. Our team provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families in a warm, inclusive, and clinically grounded environment. We help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship conflict, depression, stress, and low self-worth using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches. Our goal is not just temporary relief, but meaningful, lasting change that helps people feel more connected, understood, and supported in their daily lives.
At The Health Retreat, we understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming. Our team provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families in a warm, inclusive, and clinically grounded environment. We help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship conflict, depression, stress, and low self-worth using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches. Our goal is not just temporary relief, but meaningful, lasting change that helps people feel more connected, understood, and supported in their daily lives.
You don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling with the impact of past experiences, I’m here to help. I take a trauma-informed approach, meaning I understand how your past may be shaping your present, and I provide a compassionate space for you to explore your emotions safely.
I work with individuals 12 years and older who are navigating life’s challenges, whether it’s persistent worry, low mood, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others.
You don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling with the impact of past experiences, I’m here to help. I take a trauma-informed approach, meaning I understand how your past may be shaping your present, and I provide a compassionate space for you to explore your emotions safely.
I work with individuals 12 years and older who are navigating life’s challenges, whether it’s persistent worry, low mood, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others.
Our clinicians draw from evidence-based modalities including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT)
Narrative Therapy
Reaching out for support is a brave first step, and we're honored you're considering our practice for your mental health journey. At Harris Psychotherapy, we are a team of skilled and compassionate clinicians who offer individualized care for clients seeking meaningful change in their lives.
Clients come to us with a variety of goals — whether it’s healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, working through panic or stress, or simply improving overall quality of life. No concern is too big or too small to bring into therapy. We work with adolescents, adults, and families across a range of mental health needs.
Our clinicians draw from evidence-based modalities including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT)
Narrative Therapy
Reaching out for support is a brave first step, and we're honored you're considering our practice for your mental health journey. At Harris Psychotherapy, we are a team of skilled and compassionate clinicians who offer individualized care for clients seeking meaningful change in their lives.
Clients come to us with a variety of goals — whether it’s healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, working through panic or stress, or simply improving overall quality of life. No concern is too big or too small to bring into therapy. We work with adolescents, adults, and families across a range of mental health needs.
Stuck in survival mode? It sucks but it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Living in fight, flight, or freeze mode drains your energy, hijacks your relationships, and makes therapy feel like a never-ending cycle. That’s not your fault, but it also doesn’t have to be your future. Trauma doesn’t get to run the show forever. EMDR is a proven, research-backed approach that goes straight to the root of the pain instead of dancing around it. My work is about cutting through all the noise, helping your brain process what happened, and finally getting you out of survival mode so that you may actually start living.
Stuck in survival mode? It sucks but it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Living in fight, flight, or freeze mode drains your energy, hijacks your relationships, and makes therapy feel like a never-ending cycle. That’s not your fault, but it also doesn’t have to be your future. Trauma doesn’t get to run the show forever. EMDR is a proven, research-backed approach that goes straight to the root of the pain instead of dancing around it. My work is about cutting through all the noise, helping your brain process what happened, and finally getting you out of survival mode so that you may actually start living.
Typically, we will map out the behaviours and dynamics that are not working, deepen our acceptance and understanding of the other person, and learn to enact a new story that works to meet your needs.
Are you overwhelmed by your emotional experience? Feel like your mind is always racing, like there is always more you need to do? And yet feeling no motivation to do anything? Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship, navigating stressful times, stuck in a cycle of never-ending arguments?
Maybe you're feeling this way about a life transition, work, family or relational issues, student stress, or something else - I want to empower you to manage these experiences. With couples I want to help you turn towards each other to build safety and connection to help you repair, and thrive in your relationship.
Typically, we will map out the behaviours and dynamics that are not working, deepen our acceptance and understanding of the other person, and learn to enact a new story that works to meet your needs.
Are you overwhelmed by your emotional experience? Feel like your mind is always racing, like there is always more you need to do? And yet feeling no motivation to do anything? Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship, navigating stressful times, stuck in a cycle of never-ending arguments?
Maybe you're feeling this way about a life transition, work, family or relational issues, student stress, or something else - I want to empower you to manage these experiences. With couples I want to help you turn towards each other to build safety and connection to help you repair, and thrive in your relationship.
My approach is integrative, personalized, and collaborative, primarily using CBT to reassess thoughts and behaviours, and ACT to align actions with values.
If you have ever felt uncertain about therapy, I offer a space that meets you where you are and makes room for whichever version of yourself shows up that day.
I recognize that not everyone feels comfortable reaching out for support, especially those who have been taught to push through, stay strong, or handle things alone. These are the people I feel most drawn to working with. Whether it is teens who have shut down, men who were never given permission to feel, or women who carry everything and feel unseen in the process, I offer a space that is straightforward, respectful, and grounded in real life connection.
My approach is integrative, personalized, and collaborative, primarily using CBT to reassess thoughts and behaviours, and ACT to align actions with values.
If you have ever felt uncertain about therapy, I offer a space that meets you where you are and makes room for whichever version of yourself shows up that day.
I recognize that not everyone feels comfortable reaching out for support, especially those who have been taught to push through, stay strong, or handle things alone. These are the people I feel most drawn to working with. Whether it is teens who have shut down, men who were never given permission to feel, or women who carry everything and feel unseen in the process, I offer a space that is straightforward, respectful, and grounded in real life connection.
I integrate CBT, SFT, EFT, ACT, and mindfulness-based practices to help clients regulate emotions, gain clarity, and develop practical coping strategies.
You may feel drained by ongoing stress, sadness, or tension in your relationships and family life. You’re seeking understanding, practical support, and ways to regain a sense of control and calm. You want to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes.
I integrate CBT, SFT, EFT, ACT, and mindfulness-based practices to help clients regulate emotions, gain clarity, and develop practical coping strategies.
You may feel drained by ongoing stress, sadness, or tension in your relationships and family life. You’re seeking understanding, practical support, and ways to regain a sense of control and calm. You want to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes.
Compassionate, affirming therapy for when life feels overwhelming.
I believe therapy should feel like a safe place where you are seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and flexible, I meet you where you are and move at your pace. I specialize in helping teens, students, adults and couples navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship stress, and trauma. Whether you are seeking tools for coping, healing from the past, or creating stronger connections, I work collaboratively with you to create meaningful change.
Compassionate, affirming therapy for when life feels overwhelming.
I believe therapy should feel like a safe place where you are seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and flexible, I meet you where you are and move at your pace. I specialize in helping teens, students, adults and couples navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship stress, and trauma. Whether you are seeking tools for coping, healing from the past, or creating stronger connections, I work collaboratively with you to create meaningful change.
I work through a client-centered approach where my clients are able to actively take the lead during each therapy session, while I act mainly as a guide or a source of support for them.
I work alongside individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, couple, parenting, family, grief and loss, effective communication, cultural differences, anger management, Christian counselling, stress, trauma, and work issues.
I work through a client-centered approach where my clients are able to actively take the lead during each therapy session, while I act mainly as a guide or a source of support for them.
I work alongside individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, couple, parenting, family, grief and loss, effective communication, cultural differences, anger management, Christian counselling, stress, trauma, and work issues.
Hi! You’re probably here because you aren’t feeling great. Maybe you’re navigating the challenges of loneliness, shame, guilt, low self-esteem, or a lack of passion or purpose in your life. Maybe you’re struggling with confidence, self-criticism, or feeling “stuck”. Are the beliefs “I’m not good enough” or “I’m a failure” sounding familiar? I am committed to holding space for all your feelings, creating a supportive environment for you to embrace your authenticity, explore and grow.
Hi! You’re probably here because you aren’t feeling great. Maybe you’re navigating the challenges of loneliness, shame, guilt, low self-esteem, or a lack of passion or purpose in your life. Maybe you’re struggling with confidence, self-criticism, or feeling “stuck”. Are the beliefs “I’m not good enough” or “I’m a failure” sounding familiar? I am committed to holding space for all your feelings, creating a supportive environment for you to embrace your authenticity, explore and grow.
I use modalities such as person-centered therapy, EMDR, and ACT.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to move forward—and you're not alone. My role is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make real change!
I use modalities such as person-centered therapy, EMDR, and ACT.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to move forward—and you're not alone. My role is to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to make real change!
Are you overwhelmed by your own emotions, stuck in repeating patterns, or maybe you react in ways that feel foreign to you? Has anxiety, past experiences, a difficult psychedelic experience, relationship struggles, or burnout been making it hard to stay grounded and connected. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves and create lasting change, not just manage symptoms. I also help adults make sense of their psychedelic experiences. Together we will gently explore the roots of what you are carrying so you can feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life and relationships.
Are you overwhelmed by your own emotions, stuck in repeating patterns, or maybe you react in ways that feel foreign to you? Has anxiety, past experiences, a difficult psychedelic experience, relationship struggles, or burnout been making it hard to stay grounded and connected. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves and create lasting change, not just manage symptoms. I also help adults make sense of their psychedelic experiences. Together we will gently explore the roots of what you are carrying so you can feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your life and relationships.
Our approach is guided by several evidence-based psychotherapies grounded mostly in trauma-specific advanced therapies, including EMDR, Brain-Spotting, Polyvagal, Safe Sound Protocol, Structural Dissociation, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Schema, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.
I have worked as a clinician for over 30 years. I am an Advanced Clinical Supervisor for therapists and several community agencies. I am a clinical traumatologist with advanced trauma training and expanded clinical experience in providing therapy for many unique issues for families, couples, and individuals. As an instructor at Laurier University in the Professional Development Department in the School of Social Work, I also train professional therapists in advanced trauma, mental health and addiction therapeutic clinical models and approaches. Our agency provides empathetic yet effective therapeutic approaches to self-growth.
Our approach is guided by several evidence-based psychotherapies grounded mostly in trauma-specific advanced therapies, including EMDR, Brain-Spotting, Polyvagal, Safe Sound Protocol, Structural Dissociation, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment, Schema, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy.
I have worked as a clinician for over 30 years. I am an Advanced Clinical Supervisor for therapists and several community agencies. I am a clinical traumatologist with advanced trauma training and expanded clinical experience in providing therapy for many unique issues for families, couples, and individuals. As an instructor at Laurier University in the Professional Development Department in the School of Social Work, I also train professional therapists in advanced trauma, mental health and addiction therapeutic clinical models and approaches. Our agency provides empathetic yet effective therapeutic approaches to self-growth.
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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.