Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in 80028
Lacey Rae Pacheco
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80028
Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing along with specializing in OCD and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy and I-CBT.
I have spent my career working with adolescents, young children, and their families. I started my career as a high school English teacher, but quickly realized my passion for mental health and helping adolescents manage their mental health in order to learn and engage fully. Inspired by my teaching experience, I pursued a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and transitioned from the role of classroom teacher to school counselor. I ultimately decided to leave the school system to follow my heart and work full-time for Kairos Wellness Collective.
Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing along with specializing in OCD and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy and I-CBT.
I have spent my career working with adolescents, young children, and their families. I started my career as a high school English teacher, but quickly realized my passion for mental health and helping adolescents manage their mental health in order to learn and engage fully. Inspired by my teaching experience, I pursued a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and transitioned from the role of classroom teacher to school counselor. I ultimately decided to leave the school system to follow my heart and work full-time for Kairos Wellness Collective.
Jodi Menaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80028
I empower people to make changes in their lives. I help clients navigate life transitions, resolve relationship issues with family, co-workers and friends and manage emotional difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Helping individuals and families address ADD/ADHD challenges and issues is another area of expertise. We work together to discover the client's strengths and resources, sources of support and identify obstacles to change. I help people increase motivation so they can take action to achieve the life they want rather than the life they wish they had.
I empower people to make changes in their lives. I help clients navigate life transitions, resolve relationship issues with family, co-workers and friends and manage emotional difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Helping individuals and families address ADD/ADHD challenges and issues is another area of expertise. We work together to discover the client's strengths and resources, sources of support and identify obstacles to change. I help people increase motivation so they can take action to achieve the life they want rather than the life they wish they had.
D. Hope Tola
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Louisville, CO 80028
I specialize in Relationship Therapy (couples, pairs) & High-Powered Therapy for individuals. <> Relationships: we feel frustration, anger & loneliness when we're not understood, seen or respected. We wonder - How can I love someone & also hate them? Why do I want to push them away & also wish they'd be closer? How can I feel lonely in a partnership I'm not alone in? <> Individuals: I work with strong, high-achieving "Type A"s who find it hard to slow down, to "just be" content, who need someone who understands your pace, how your mind works, how it feels like you're 15 steps ahead when everyone else is still figuring out step 1.
I specialize in Relationship Therapy (couples, pairs) & High-Powered Therapy for individuals. <> Relationships: we feel frustration, anger & loneliness when we're not understood, seen or respected. We wonder - How can I love someone & also hate them? Why do I want to push them away & also wish they'd be closer? How can I feel lonely in a partnership I'm not alone in? <> Individuals: I work with strong, high-achieving "Type A"s who find it hard to slow down, to "just be" content, who need someone who understands your pace, how your mind works, how it feels like you're 15 steps ahead when everyone else is still figuring out step 1.
Sara Roberts-Gaines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, CO 80028
Accepting New Clients! There are times in our lives where we recognize we need things to change or just need some support. I am here to help you, your family, and your children with a challenge that might feel too big to manage on your own. I specialize in working with children and adults who are seeking services for depression, anxiety, trauma and high stress experiences, behavioral issues, adjustment difficulties, and family relationship concerns. I also have experience and training working with nuerodivergent clients (ADHD, Autistic, Developmental Disorders, TBI, and birth trauma) and welcome the opportunity to work with you.
Accepting New Clients! There are times in our lives where we recognize we need things to change or just need some support. I am here to help you, your family, and your children with a challenge that might feel too big to manage on your own. I specialize in working with children and adults who are seeking services for depression, anxiety, trauma and high stress experiences, behavioral issues, adjustment difficulties, and family relationship concerns. I also have experience and training working with nuerodivergent clients (ADHD, Autistic, Developmental Disorders, TBI, and birth trauma) and welcome the opportunity to work with you.
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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.