Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Hopewell, NJ
Lauren Muniz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hopewell, NJ 08525 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My trauma-informed approach mostly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
I want to acknowledge your courage in taking steps towards improving your mental health and wellbeing. You may have found yourself here because you are seeking something - maybe relief from emotional pain, clarity of your goals, or support during a difficult time. Perhaps you are stressed by the demands of work or school, or are having challenges coping with global issues or changes in your life. Maybe you are noticing that uncomfortable feelings like anxiety or sadness are becoming more constant and impacting your functioning or relationships. I want you to know that whatever your "mountain" is, you don't have to climb it alone.
My trauma-informed approach mostly draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
I want to acknowledge your courage in taking steps towards improving your mental health and wellbeing. You may have found yourself here because you are seeking something - maybe relief from emotional pain, clarity of your goals, or support during a difficult time. Perhaps you are stressed by the demands of work or school, or are having challenges coping with global issues or changes in your life. Maybe you are noticing that uncomfortable feelings like anxiety or sadness are becoming more constant and impacting your functioning or relationships. I want you to know that whatever your "mountain" is, you don't have to climb it alone.
Katie Lucas
Counselor, MA, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hopewell, NJ 08525
I enjoy working holistically with individuals, from teens to older adults, as well as couples/relationships to enhance communication skills and deepen connections. I utilize mindfulness, attachment, and self-compassionate approaches and find a great deal of benefit from incorporating creative interventions, such as the use of art and horticultural therapies. I'm an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist and also have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, which I most often use in conjunction with ACT, to treat OCD and anxiety symptoms. Additionally, I am a gender specialist with advanced training through WPATH.
I enjoy working holistically with individuals, from teens to older adults, as well as couples/relationships to enhance communication skills and deepen connections. I utilize mindfulness, attachment, and self-compassionate approaches and find a great deal of benefit from incorporating creative interventions, such as the use of art and horticultural therapies. I'm an EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist and also have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, which I most often use in conjunction with ACT, to treat OCD and anxiety symptoms. Additionally, I am a gender specialist with advanced training through WPATH.
Lisa Thayer @ It's A Matter of Healing, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hopewell, NJ 08525 (Online Only)
It is exciting, you are taking steps to find support. My expertise comes from over 20 years working with individuals, couples and families experiencing the effects of attachment trauma. The hallmark of trauma is the loss of basic trust. Our mind-body connection is powerful. In the short-term, it finds the quickest route to safety. Yet, overtime the protection it affords can become a pattern that adversely affects our well-being. I am passionate about helping individuals in the process of restoring their capacity to trust and dissolve the fear that leads to harmful advance or retreat, and causes relational anxiety and depression.
It is exciting, you are taking steps to find support. My expertise comes from over 20 years working with individuals, couples and families experiencing the effects of attachment trauma. The hallmark of trauma is the loss of basic trust. Our mind-body connection is powerful. In the short-term, it finds the quickest route to safety. Yet, overtime the protection it affords can become a pattern that adversely affects our well-being. I am passionate about helping individuals in the process of restoring their capacity to trust and dissolve the fear that leads to harmful advance or retreat, and causes relational anxiety and depression.
Village Counseling Services
DO, PhD, DrNP, LCSW, LPC
Verified Verified
Hopewell, NJ 08525
Village Counseling Services is a professional group that provides support services to the independently licensed psychologists, psychotherapists and board-certified psychiatrists, who have been providing client-centered, evidence-based treatment to the greater Lawrenceville/Princeton community since 1996.
Village Counseling Services is a professional group that provides support services to the independently licensed psychologists, psychotherapists and board-certified psychiatrists, who have been providing client-centered, evidence-based treatment to the greater Lawrenceville/Princeton community since 1996.
Joseph Cooper
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hopewell, NJ 08525
My approach to therapy is compassionate and respectful. In addition to gaining greater understanding of your self, therapy is an opportunity to learn specific skills and techniques for meeting your goals and feeling better. I value therapy as a time to face difficulties and break free from unsatisfying ways of feeling, thinking, or being in relationships with others. As a clinical psychologist, I am experienced in helping clients struggling with anxiety, low mood, painful or intense emotions, problems in close relationships, and self-criticism.
My approach to therapy is compassionate and respectful. In addition to gaining greater understanding of your self, therapy is an opportunity to learn specific skills and techniques for meeting your goals and feeling better. I value therapy as a time to face difficulties and break free from unsatisfying ways of feeling, thinking, or being in relationships with others. As a clinical psychologist, I am experienced in helping clients struggling with anxiety, low mood, painful or intense emotions, problems in close relationships, and self-criticism.
Jacqueline L. Franciscus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hopewell, NJ 08525
Hello there! I'm Jackie, and I'm on a mission to create a safe and supportive space for individuals navigating the exciting yet challenging journey of young adulthood, college life, and the unique experiences of women, children, and teens. I'm not just a therapist; I'm your partner in personal growth and well-being. With a warm smile and an open heart, I bring a blend of professional expertise and genuine care to my practice. My passion lies in helping young adults find their footing, supporting college students in their academic and personal challenges, and empowering women, children, and teens to navigate the complexities of life.
Hello there! I'm Jackie, and I'm on a mission to create a safe and supportive space for individuals navigating the exciting yet challenging journey of young adulthood, college life, and the unique experiences of women, children, and teens. I'm not just a therapist; I'm your partner in personal growth and well-being. With a warm smile and an open heart, I bring a blend of professional expertise and genuine care to my practice. My passion lies in helping young adults find their footing, supporting college students in their academic and personal challenges, and empowering women, children, and teens to navigate the complexities of life.
Christine M Ruth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hopewell, NJ 08525
Are you feeling stuck in a difficult circumstance or a relational conflict? Do you find yourself limited by fear, anxiety, lack of motivation or clarity? Are you discerning whether or not to stay in a current relationship? This can be a painful space. I believe we all have access to deep, still waters within us that can guide and direct us to deeper peace and clarity. Sometimes, we struggle to access that "knowing part" of us. I have 20 years of helping guide men, women, couples, adolescents and families gain skills and find deeper, more peaceful waters in seasons of grief, anxiety, depression, divorce & couple's conflict.
Are you feeling stuck in a difficult circumstance or a relational conflict? Do you find yourself limited by fear, anxiety, lack of motivation or clarity? Are you discerning whether or not to stay in a current relationship? This can be a painful space. I believe we all have access to deep, still waters within us that can guide and direct us to deeper peace and clarity. Sometimes, we struggle to access that "knowing part" of us. I have 20 years of helping guide men, women, couples, adolescents and families gain skills and find deeper, more peaceful waters in seasons of grief, anxiety, depression, divorce & couple's conflict.
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Michal Nina Saraf
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Montgomery, NJ 08502
I have broad training with a foundation in psychodynamic theory and practice buttressed by ACT, DBT, CBT, addiction intervention, and mindfulness skills.
I have 30 years of experience in a range of settings with people of many different backgrounds. My professional experience in concert with my personal journey enable me to focus on the person in the room and strive to understand their unique needs, goals and how psychotherapy can help in this process. I believe that the psychotherapy relationship provides an ideal forum for helping people move towards optimal functioning framed by their values and goals. I provide a safe place to address issues of mood, thinking, behavior, transition, adjustment, interpersonal conflict, anxiety, trauma and any other life challenge.
I have broad training with a foundation in psychodynamic theory and practice buttressed by ACT, DBT, CBT, addiction intervention, and mindfulness skills.
I have 30 years of experience in a range of settings with people of many different backgrounds. My professional experience in concert with my personal journey enable me to focus on the person in the room and strive to understand their unique needs, goals and how psychotherapy can help in this process. I believe that the psychotherapy relationship provides an ideal forum for helping people move towards optimal functioning framed by their values and goals. I provide a safe place to address issues of mood, thinking, behavior, transition, adjustment, interpersonal conflict, anxiety, trauma and any other life challenge.
Alexandra Onorato
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
Alex utilizes various modalities to meet the needs of every individual including systemic, psychodynamics, and behavioral interventions (ACT, CBT, DBT, CPT).
Alex Onorato, MA, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. With a specialization in treating eating disorders, relationship difficulties, and trauma, she works from a humanistic approach to create a trusting, therapeutic relationship that fosters self-exploration and growth
Alex utilizes various modalities to meet the needs of every individual including systemic, psychodynamics, and behavioral interventions (ACT, CBT, DBT, CPT).
Alex Onorato, MA, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. With a specialization in treating eating disorders, relationship difficulties, and trauma, she works from a humanistic approach to create a trusting, therapeutic relationship that fosters self-exploration and growth
Alexa Baliski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
I encourage self-compassion, self-awareness, boundaries, personal growth, healthy relationships, acceptance, and humility.
Are you feeling stuck? Is it starting to impact the relationship with yourself or others? My clients are caring, well-intentioned, and often overextended individuals dealing with various responsibilities (career, education, relationships, health, friendship, family, financial stress, etc.) I help my clients establish healthy coping strategies for their stress and anxieties to restore their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. My office is a safe space to be human. It's truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they work through their challenges and embrace the aspects of life that are most important to them.
I encourage self-compassion, self-awareness, boundaries, personal growth, healthy relationships, acceptance, and humility.
Are you feeling stuck? Is it starting to impact the relationship with yourself or others? My clients are caring, well-intentioned, and often overextended individuals dealing with various responsibilities (career, education, relationships, health, friendship, family, financial stress, etc.) I help my clients establish healthy coping strategies for their stress and anxieties to restore their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. My office is a safe space to be human. It's truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they work through their challenges and embrace the aspects of life that are most important to them.
Cassaundra Bracken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
My ideal client is at a place where they are ready and willing to accept their issues and want to do therapeutic work. They may have issues with depression, anxiety, or substance use. They may need to work on self-acceptance, medication management, or developing and implementing coping skills.
Joseph Keifer
Psychologist, PsyD, BSN, RN
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Joe has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Recovery-Oriented Solutions and Consulting, established by Joe Keifer, Psy.D, BSN, RN. recognizes that not everyone will benefit from standard or "cookie cutter" therapy. I hope to work collaboratively and create a treatment plan that builds hope and purpose, increases connection, and manages the challenges that are holding you back from doing what you love and a sense of purpose in your life.
Joe has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Recovery-Oriented Solutions and Consulting, established by Joe Keifer, Psy.D, BSN, RN. recognizes that not everyone will benefit from standard or "cookie cutter" therapy. I hope to work collaboratively and create a treatment plan that builds hope and purpose, increases connection, and manages the challenges that are holding you back from doing what you love and a sense of purpose in your life.
Hemisha Patel Urgola
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and cultural issues.
Hello there! My ideal client is aware that therapy is work and most of the change occurs in between sessions by practicing skills you learn with me. If you are in a therapy room with me, you will meet a human who has gone through many of the struggles you have. I am someone who will meet you with compassion, but will also hold you accountable for your behaviors. I will show up as a real person who will laugh and joke with you, but I will also hold your emotional pain until you are ready to hold onto it on your own. If this is what you are looking for in a psychologist, I very much hope you reach out so we can chat some more!
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and cultural issues.
Hello there! My ideal client is aware that therapy is work and most of the change occurs in between sessions by practicing skills you learn with me. If you are in a therapy room with me, you will meet a human who has gone through many of the struggles you have. I am someone who will meet you with compassion, but will also hold you accountable for your behaviors. I will show up as a real person who will laugh and joke with you, but I will also hold your emotional pain until you are ready to hold onto it on your own. If this is what you are looking for in a psychologist, I very much hope you reach out so we can chat some more!
Center for Re-Discovery and Growth, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540
My therapeutic approach reflects evidenced-based interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology and Psychodynamic perspectives.
When we face serious issues we may shut-down, shame or over blame ourselves/others for the problem. Absence of healthy coping skills/emotional balance can lead to an unhappy walk through life. Therapy allows the opportunity for growth to understand personal thoughts, feelings and behavior. Together, we can re-discover healthy control, coping skills, peace, hope, and emotional balance. Perhaps for the first time, you will love, trust and feel comfortable within your own skin. I like to look at change through a developmental lens where we have the courage to break unhealthy habits and replace them with more effective skills.
My therapeutic approach reflects evidenced-based interventions such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology and Psychodynamic perspectives.
When we face serious issues we may shut-down, shame or over blame ourselves/others for the problem. Absence of healthy coping skills/emotional balance can lead to an unhappy walk through life. Therapy allows the opportunity for growth to understand personal thoughts, feelings and behavior. Together, we can re-discover healthy control, coping skills, peace, hope, and emotional balance. Perhaps for the first time, you will love, trust and feel comfortable within your own skin. I like to look at change through a developmental lens where we have the courage to break unhealthy habits and replace them with more effective skills.
Parakaleo Counseling & Consulting LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
Depending on you, I borrow from an assortment of therapeutic frameworks (CBT, DBT, ACT, MCT) with the goal of moving forward without me.
My name is Christian, and welcome to my practice. Parakaleo is a Koine Greek word that means “to call alongside.” It was a way to describe a counselor – one who walks alongside you to encourage, strength, and comfort. In a digital age when everyone is becoming more connected but alone at the same time, it is hard to discern the competing voices inside your mind and heart. I hope to walk alongside you during this season to help you find that voice inside that you need hear, and unlock its resonance – in your challenges, passions, and relationships.
Depending on you, I borrow from an assortment of therapeutic frameworks (CBT, DBT, ACT, MCT) with the goal of moving forward without me.
My name is Christian, and welcome to my practice. Parakaleo is a Koine Greek word that means “to call alongside.” It was a way to describe a counselor – one who walks alongside you to encourage, strength, and comfort. In a digital age when everyone is becoming more connected but alone at the same time, it is hard to discern the competing voices inside your mind and heart. I hope to walk alongside you during this season to help you find that voice inside that you need hear, and unlock its resonance – in your challenges, passions, and relationships.
Belinda Seiger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Princeton, NJ 08540 (Online Only)
I integrate ERP, I-CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, Habit Change & mindfulness along with the latest developments in neuroscience and psychology to provide you with the highest level of care & expertise.
Anxiety is a part of being human, but when chronic worry, panic attacks, unwanted and intrusive repetitive thoughts, behaviors and compulsions take over, you may need new strategies and professional support. For over 28 years, I have worked with people of all ages who experience these symptoms, as well as those with ADHD, compulsive eating, neurodiversity, perfectionism and low self esteem. I offer a practical approach to recovering from compulsive and binge eating & managing symptoms of anxiety, OCD and ADHD. I partner with you to offer both a path to developing insight as well as tools for the behavioral changes you envision.
I integrate ERP, I-CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, Habit Change & mindfulness along with the latest developments in neuroscience and psychology to provide you with the highest level of care & expertise.
Anxiety is a part of being human, but when chronic worry, panic attacks, unwanted and intrusive repetitive thoughts, behaviors and compulsions take over, you may need new strategies and professional support. For over 28 years, I have worked with people of all ages who experience these symptoms, as well as those with ADHD, compulsive eating, neurodiversity, perfectionism and low self esteem. I offer a practical approach to recovering from compulsive and binge eating & managing symptoms of anxiety, OCD and ADHD. I partner with you to offer both a path to developing insight as well as tools for the behavioral changes you envision.
Samantha Nusom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Princeton, NJ 08540
Whether you're single/dating/committed, you'll nurture every part of you to grow the love and acceptance you deserve for yourself.
Accepting new clients in NJ and PA! You’re a genuine adult who gives time/energy towards trying to keep everything under control. But it hasn’t been simple. Perhaps you’ve gone through a trauma and feel it keeps haunting you. Or maybe you’ve experienced some relationship anxiety and it's been hard to connect with others intimately in a friendship, romantic relationship, or with relatives. But you want better for yourself. You don’t just want to survive through life or walk in shame. You want to accept every part of you, even after your trauma or relationship anxiety. Building a healthy view of yourself is not out of your reach.
Whether you're single/dating/committed, you'll nurture every part of you to grow the love and acceptance you deserve for yourself.
Accepting new clients in NJ and PA! You’re a genuine adult who gives time/energy towards trying to keep everything under control. But it hasn’t been simple. Perhaps you’ve gone through a trauma and feel it keeps haunting you. Or maybe you’ve experienced some relationship anxiety and it's been hard to connect with others intimately in a friendship, romantic relationship, or with relatives. But you want better for yourself. You don’t just want to survive through life or walk in shame. You want to accept every part of you, even after your trauma or relationship anxiety. Building a healthy view of yourself is not out of your reach.
Robert Hake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Waitlist for new clients
I use methods from CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness.
Whether you’re facing a challenge or simply looking for growth, therapy can help. My hope is to accompany you as you move toward healing, wholeness, and flourishing. In therapy, I seek to embody a nonjudgmental, honest, and compassionate presence. You will find an environment where you can share freely and work on what’s most important to you. You will be equipped with tools and skills that will enable you to reach your goals.
I use methods from CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness.
Whether you’re facing a challenge or simply looking for growth, therapy can help. My hope is to accompany you as you move toward healing, wholeness, and flourishing. In therapy, I seek to embody a nonjudgmental, honest, and compassionate presence. You will find an environment where you can share freely and work on what’s most important to you. You will be equipped with tools and skills that will enable you to reach your goals.
Alex Epply-Schmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pennington, NJ 08534
When working with immediate areas of concern for clients, I use techniques from CBT and ACT to help clients develop problem-solving skills, identify who they want to become and reduce stress and anxiety. If you're experiencing unresolved difficult past experiences, I use Attachment Theory. I have a particular interest in helping adolescents develop insights and skills to create a personally meaningful life. I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, academic stress, and relationship difficulties. I currently work as a therapist at both Princeton University and Inner Balance Psychology.
When working with immediate areas of concern for clients, I use techniques from CBT and ACT to help clients develop problem-solving skills, identify who they want to become and reduce stress and anxiety. If you're experiencing unresolved difficult past experiences, I use Attachment Theory. I have a particular interest in helping adolescents develop insights and skills to create a personally meaningful life. I have experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, academic stress, and relationship difficulties. I currently work as a therapist at both Princeton University and Inner Balance Psychology.
Determine Your Focus Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
My clients learn to skillfully and creatively solve their relational problems of loveless ness, toxicity, and co-dependency to gain the peace and love they need in their lives. I teach clients to be resourceful and open their perspective about the difficulties in their lives to acceptance. This opens our work to the possibility of new channels of personal empathy and self-compassion. Clients learn to deal with challenging, ingrained anxieties and stubborn habitual patterns of behavior, emotion, and beliefs about themselves and others. We build new maps of meaning that enable clients to experience confidence and freedom.
My clients learn to skillfully and creatively solve their relational problems of loveless ness, toxicity, and co-dependency to gain the peace and love they need in their lives. I teach clients to be resourceful and open their perspective about the difficulties in their lives to acceptance. This opens our work to the possibility of new channels of personal empathy and self-compassion. Clients learn to deal with challenging, ingrained anxieties and stubborn habitual patterns of behavior, emotion, and beliefs about themselves and others. We build new maps of meaning that enable clients to experience confidence and freedom.
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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.