Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in 85244
Holly Krebsbach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LISAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chandler, AZ 85244 (Online Only)
Life is a journey and I can help unpack the aspects that are disabling or interfering with growth and development. I can help with substance use disorders, communication improvement, improved relationships, mood disorders and more. I have tremendous empathy for those that are struggling with mental health. I watched first hand how one of my loved one's suffered unnecessarily due to mental illness. I know how hard that both mood disorders and substances can impact the individual and loved ones.
Life is a journey and I can help unpack the aspects that are disabling or interfering with growth and development. I can help with substance use disorders, communication improvement, improved relationships, mood disorders and more. I have tremendous empathy for those that are struggling with mental health. I watched first hand how one of my loved one's suffered unnecessarily due to mental illness. I know how hard that both mood disorders and substances can impact the individual and loved ones.
Colleen DiBella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chandler, AZ 85244 (Online Only)
With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in treating patients with cancer, new medical diagnosis, chronic illness, grief and loss. I can help navigate complicated health care systems and provide supportive intervention to patients and their families. A good therapeutic relationship, one that allows us to be fully ourselves while recognizing our unique potential, creates the optimal conditions for healing. I provide a place where you can feel safe to explore your most difficult feelings, to resolve grief and loss, heal childhood wounds, improve communication, increase self-esteem and develop more satisfying relationships.
With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in treating patients with cancer, new medical diagnosis, chronic illness, grief and loss. I can help navigate complicated health care systems and provide supportive intervention to patients and their families. A good therapeutic relationship, one that allows us to be fully ourselves while recognizing our unique potential, creates the optimal conditions for healing. I provide a place where you can feel safe to explore your most difficult feelings, to resolve grief and loss, heal childhood wounds, improve communication, increase self-esteem and develop more satisfying relationships.
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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.