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George Cannella
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Indian Trail, NC 28079
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Anxiety is a thief of joy and experience. I help clients process trauma and anxious thoughts to move into a more fulfilling life. I enjoy helping clients navigate neurodivergence, trauma, life transitions, grief, relationships, and men's issues.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Anxiety is a thief of joy and experience. I help clients process trauma and anxious thoughts to move into a more fulfilling life. I enjoy helping clients navigate neurodivergence, trauma, life transitions, grief, relationships, and men's issues.
(980) 202-6589 View (980) 202-6589
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Michael Hyder
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Indian Trail, NC 28079
EMDR Certified Trauma Specialist.   Your voice matters. Your feelings matter. Your story matters. Your life matters. You are important and you matter. I believe we have an innate ability to adapt and heal when given the right space to do so. My goal is to provide the space where you can access your resources and strengths and confidently create the change you want. Clients often leave my office feeling lighter and that they experienced a deeper understanding of being heard and valued.
EMDR Certified Trauma Specialist.   Your voice matters. Your feelings matter. Your story matters. Your life matters. You are important and you matter. I believe we have an innate ability to adapt and heal when given the right space to do so. My goal is to provide the space where you can access your resources and strengths and confidently create the change you want. Clients often leave my office feeling lighter and that they experienced a deeper understanding of being heard and valued.
(704) 318-4035 View (704) 318-4035

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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists

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.