Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Sumter County, GA

Welcome! If you're reading this, chances are you're no stranger to the overwhelming weight of anxiety, the suffocating grip of self-doubt, or the relentless cycle of worry that seems to have taken over your life. You're not alone. I know all too well the feeling of anxiety creeping in at the most inconvenient times, leaving you paralyzed with fear and uncertainty. You may struggle with low self-esteem, constantly questioning your worth and capabilities, or perhaps you battle with imposter syndrome, feeling like a fraud in your own life. Some days, even the simplest tasks feel like climbing mountains.

Effective psychotherapy includes building rapport, trust, and achieving awareness through a collaborative process where patient and therapist work together to achieve stated goals. It includes evidence-based methods, learning about the issue or disorder, applying solutions and developing skills and strategies to manage emotions and realize your incredible strength and ability to persevere in the face of adversity and find acceptance in loss/grief and life's uncertainties. Initially, therapy can be challenging, but it does become easier over time. To reduce your anxiety, I created a safe, professional, nonjudgmental environment.

My name is Andriea Washington and I'm looking forward to working with you. I have a Bachelors in Human Services from Kennesaw State University, a Masters in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University with a concentration in Trauma, Certified in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have extensive training in DBT. All that being said, I have worked with women, men and teenagers facing the devastating effects of trauma. My preferred theories of choice are all in behavioral therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT) and I'm looking forward to being trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

Ms. Sago is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Georgia. Ms. Sago services both adults and children in individual and family therapy. Ms. Sago attended Paine College in Augusta, GA where she received her Bachelor's of Art Degree in Psychology. She then continued her collegiate career and attended Alabama A & M University in Normal, AL, where she earned her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology. Throughout Ms. Sago's academic articulation of education, she had the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in a variety of group setting counseling areas related to AAA meetings, DBT classes and DUI classes.

I am an empathetic therapist who is dedicated to guiding individuals through the journey of healing from eating disorders using a blend of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I also offer therapeutic meal support and work with dietitians in the community to give full wrap around support.

“I deserve better!” You tell yourself this daily, but somehow you continue to do things that leave you feeling stuck & inadequate. Daily you become more unmotivated & hopeless. Well, it is not by chance that you stopped at my profile. I believe that everyone deserves to live a meaningful life, but that many do not experience this life because they are either immobilized by their fears, lack direction/clarity about their purpose or they get distracted & lose focus. You already have the inner resources & strengths needed to transform your life & I am committed to supporting & empowering you to start your journey towards wellness

Tired of feeling tired, anxious, worrying constantly about things you know you "shouldn't" be worried about, or feeling like your emotions are out of control at times? Maybe you just want to be able to move past something that happened, something horrible, but you know that trying to avoid it hasn't worked? Licensed in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, Dr. Schmidt is dedicated to meeting you where you are and challenging you to explore new possibilities, healing, and life in recovery. From the comfort of your own home, Telehealth Therapy is available for adults with addiction, anxiety, trauma, mood & personality disorders.

Hey! I am Nurah Moffett LMSW practicing strengths-based, person-centered, holistic, and dialectical therapies. My hope is to facilitate empathy for the past, acceptance of the present, and liberate empowerment toward the unique possibilities of your future. Our collaboration will reflect compassion, consciousness, and justice, along with insights into the self and multiple worldviews. A non-judgmental zone where the roots of your history are recognized and the goals of your journey are prioritized.

Welcome. The very act of searching out a therapist is often the hardest yet most meaningful one you will take in your path to feeling better. I take the trust you put into me very seriously. I attempt to live my life grounded in authenticity and acceptance and I will use those values as the guiding force in my partnering with you. Life is full of transitions and bumps and bruises. You are not alone. I specialize in meeting you where you are and assisting you in finding out where you need to be.

Helping others to become the best version of themselves is my personal passion. Through self awareness, acceptance, growth mindset, and self love the path to your highest self becomes clear. This is a journey to heightened self-esteem, awareness, and unconditional love.

Meredith is passionate about helping people break free from the patterns that keep us stuck; she views relationships, with both our social networks and ourselves, as central to healing and growth. Much of her work with clients involves skill-building around clear communication, clarifying needs, and boundary setting. Other tools practiced focus on expanding self awareness and building shame resilience. She considers the mind-body connection key and often incorporates breathing, mindfulness, and movement into therapy.

Applied Behavior Analysis is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. It helps us understand how behavior works, how it affects the environment, and how learning occurs. ABA is an intervention that works across all ages and disciplines. My passion for ABA comes from seeing its success with my child, now an adult with autism. He is my purpose in this journey. Using visual data analysis, evidence-based assessments, and interventions, I can help you create focused and comprehensive goals such as social skills, self-management, and other impactful behavior to solve real problems and develop lifelong abilities.

Hello, I am Najla (Nay-jala)! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I earned my Bachelor's Degree from University of West Georgia in 2002 and Masters Degree from LaSalle University in 2005. I have worked in the mental health field for 20 years with children; families; adolescents; and adults. My specialties include play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma focused CBT. My skills and training include working with families and individual experiencing personal, relationship, and/or emotional struggles. Also, survivors of trauma, Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and ODD.

My theoretical orientation is Solution Based Therapy from an approach of systemic perspective. I believe that this is an umbrella from which other strategies and techniques can be implemented. This theoretical orientation affords individuals, couples and families a comfortable, and congruent environment to be assured an empathetic, authentic, and non-anxious presence in session.

Hi! I'm Myke Cooper. I'm passionate about guiding individuals on their journey to find clarity, build meaningful connections, and create harmony within themselves and in their relationships with the world around them.

Richard Spivey is a Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing since 2021. He graduated from Mercer University in Macon Georgia with a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Richard believes that in order to be a good therapist he must rely on the patient to help design effective treatment options. He believes that the patient is the only person that can determine if treatment is working so he sees providing therapy as a combined effort between the therapist and the patient.