Therapists in 42303
Brittanni McManaway
Counselor, LPCA
Verified Verified
Owensboro, KY 42303
I take a person-centered therapeutic approach, steeped in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
If you're feeling stuck, unhappy, conflicted with a relationship or with yourself, I can help you gain clarity and get your life headed in the direction you value most. No problem is too big or small to sit down and work through. My focus is to help individuals feel validated, encouraged, and safe to begin healing. I offer therapy tailored to your needs. Together we will create a treatment plan and then work through your thoughts and emotions, inspire your inner strengths, and lean into valued actions.
I take a person-centered therapeutic approach, steeped in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
If you're feeling stuck, unhappy, conflicted with a relationship or with yourself, I can help you gain clarity and get your life headed in the direction you value most. No problem is too big or small to sit down and work through. My focus is to help individuals feel validated, encouraged, and safe to begin healing. I offer therapy tailored to your needs. Together we will create a treatment plan and then work through your thoughts and emotions, inspire your inner strengths, and lean into valued actions.
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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.