Tally Acton
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, TICT-CT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Saanichton, BC V8M
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Do you struggle with extreme mood swings, depression, anxiety, self-destructive behaviors, self-injury or suicidality, and Borderline personality disorder Or have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect? DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY( DBT) and/or RADICALLY OPEN DBT may be for you. Incorporating CBT, MINDFULNESS practices (being in the NOW), Polyvagal System stimulation, trauma therapy, problem solving strategies and skill building, our goal together is to manage extreme emotions, decrease problematic coping, increase safety, and improve quality of life and relationships. Offering INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, and/or PHONE COACHING.
I work primarily with adults experiencing mental health issues, suffer from overwhelming emotions, mood swings, problematic behaviors, and suicidality (i.e. suicidal behaviors, self-injurious behaviors, and eating disorders) and skills deficits, to focus on BUILDING A LIFE WORTH LIVING, while reducing loneliness. Individual and group available.
I offer CBT, DBT, and RO DBT counselling for mental health using therapeutic approaches of mindfulness, and skills training to decrease emotional pain and increase coping. I offer intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy which includes weekly individual sessions, skills training group, 24/7 phone coaching, and consultation, as well as individual,or group only.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Tally Acton now - (866) 604-9073
Let's Connect (866) 604-9073
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque
Insurance
- Green Shield Canada
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
- Manulife
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Please check with your insurance re: RSW
- SunLife
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Tally Acton
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, TICT-CT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 11494 Tally Acton
- In Practice for 26 Years
- Certificate from Traumatology Institute of Canada Clinical Traumatologist / 2013
- Certificate from Behavioral Tech LLC and Radically Open DBT Intensively Trained DBT and RO / 2017
- Certificate from BC College of Social Workers RSW 11494 / 2013
- Attended University of British Columbia Okanagan, Graduated 2009
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Complex trauma and Trauma
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Radically Open DBT : Disorders of Overcontrol
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Counselling and information for loved ones.
- Current intensive training in Radically Open DBT
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Tally Acton at Thrive Counselling Services
Saanichton, BC V8M
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Nearby Areas
Towns/Cities
Postal Codes
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Tally Acton
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, TICT-CT
Last Modified: 20 Apr 2024