Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Sacramento, CA
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Katrina LeSage-Ledet
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, AMFT
Verified
I value the power in validation,
acceptance
, genuineness, and empathy.
Asking for help is hard, realizing you deserve help is even harder! Therapy is an opportunity to discover the light that shines inside you and use it to start living a more fulfilling life. I believe each individual is special and unique. For this reason, I use an eclectic approach to therapy, meeting each person where they are, exploring values, understanding hurts, discovering passions, embracing strengths, welcoming challenges, and much more!
Jessica Hancock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I have been working in community mental health for 13 years and have focused my clinical experience on treating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and Borderline Personality Disorder utilizing
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy and Harm Reduction. My goal as your therapist is to support you in developing an authentic relationship with yourself, integrating challenges, and achieving your identified goals for therapy.
Laura Naughton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
I utilize evidence based practices including but not limited to
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
We often come to points in life that leave us feeling lost, stuck and untethered. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship issues, or beyond, you are not alone. Support is available. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and would be honored to work with you. For many, therapy can provide a safe space to unpack and explore your feelings, experiences, thoughts, and fears while aligning with your values, goals and hopes to become more present, connected and fulfilled in your life. The relationship is key to this process and I strive to understand you, your identity, and your background.
Haley Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified
I specialize in working with children ages 4-17. I have a passion for working with children and their families to restore their joy as individuals and connectedness as a family. I truly believe relationship and trust are key to the therapeutic process. You can expect warmth and
acceptance
in every interaction. My counseling style is flexible and supportive in order to adjust to the unique needs of every child while using Evidence-Based Practices to guide my practice.
Paul Innerarity
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
I incorporate Depth Psychology, mindfulness, cutting edge evidence based practices, mind/body approaches, solution focused, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and
Acceptance
Commitment Therapy.
Are you tired of continually trying to control, change, get rid of, or avoid painful thoughts, feelings, sensations and experiences? If so, together we will explore ways to move beyond these temporary relief strategies towards relating and responding in a more flexible manner. Discover, express and integrate previously unknown parts of yourself, build upon strengths already in place, and work on the past by increasing the vitality of your work on relationships in the present. Together we'll explore what underlies your symptoms, what adaptive need or function they serve, and how symptoms may point toward needed life changes.
Mary V Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
I specialize in
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), preferring to combine
ACT
with other treatment modalities to provide an approach best suited to the client.
In my practice, you will find a welcoming atmosphere and a nonjudgmental therapist experienced in providing support for clients encountering challenges in their lives. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults of all ages who have experienced trauma and loss, domestic abuse, sexual assault, depression, anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive disorders.
Karen Michelle Fagerstrom
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I find an integrative approach particularly helpful in therapy and utilize evidence-based techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and other mindfulness-based interventions.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual therapy to children, teenagers and adults. My office is in the Arden area of Sacramento. I help people in their desire to close the gap between where they are right now and where they want to be in the future. I am passionate about helping people create a life that brings them peace and joy. I use a strength based, collaborative approach and evidence-based interventions to aid you on your journey of self-discovery, helping you take charge of the direction and quality of your life. I help people navigate life transitions.
Courtney Harrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
I utilize
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy combined with a variety of other treatment modalities so as to provide treatment best suited to the individual client.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or paralyzed by anxiety? Perhaps you're experiencing increasing levels of stress and are beginning to doubt your ability to make decisions or figure out what to do next? Sometimes life circumstances, and our human brains, can lead us to a place where we simply want to “give up”. I can help you regain your footing, perspective and focus by providing you with effective coping strategies that will help you get back on track and support you in establishing sustainable long term self-care.
Karen Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I integrate different approaches to therapy and has experience in using DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy),
ACT
(
Acceptance
Commitment Therapy), mindfulness, interpersonal approaches, attachment, and family systems theories.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, life transitions, career issues, grief/bereavement, gains and losses, self-esteem and body image issues, and trauma. I work collaboratively with clients in order to empower them to be their best selves. I use a client-centered approach to counsel and address clients’ unique challenges from developmental, cultural, and psychological viewpoints. I help clients to see what is in their control to change and where it may help to practice
acceptance
.
Kate Bautch
Registered Psychological Assistant, EdD, MT-BC
Verified
I am Dr. Kate Bautch, a licensed psychological associate and I work with adults, adolescents, and children, providing individual, couples, and group therapy. In our sessions I seek to create a safe space in which you feel respected, understood, and supported. From that place, we will work together to identify what is causing your pain, and how we can use your resilience and personal strengths to facilitate the positive change you are seeking. I approach each session with
acceptance
, empathy, compassion, and sometimes a little humor to lighten the mood when appropriate.
Melissa Frazier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
I am trained in EMDR, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping), Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Polyvagal Theory, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy,
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy and many other theories that inform the treatment I provide.
My ideal client is an individual seeking powerful change and who is also willing to look beyond traditional talk therapy to achieve it. As the field of psychology changes and grows, I believe it is important to adapt with it. As important as talk therapy can be to achieving stability, there are other valuable contributions that process trauma and transform the self without the discomfort of verbally processing painful memories. I combine both insight-oriented talk therapy and body based therapies such as the Safe and Sound Protocol, EMDR, and EFT Tapping for optimal, rapid, results.
Madison Hamzy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
I recognize the courage it takes to engage in therapy and believe that no matter what brings you, you are deserving of love and
acceptance
.
Each struggle you face is worthy of exploration and deserving of healing! Relationships with ourselves, our families, friends, and partners can change over time. I help couples and individuals create the life and relationships they want--I have a special interest in supporting young adults as they navigate relationships, adulting, perfectionism, and stress-related to figuring it all out. Visit www.lovehealgrow.com to learn more.
T. Brendan Considine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
I specialize in
Acceptance
Commitment Therapy and EMDR.
I offer clients calmness, compassion and the belief all can be helped because you have the motivation to call a therapist and want to change. . Change is painful for most of us, but it doesnt need to stop us from living a full life. Neuroscience gives us great hope knowing we can change the pathways in the brain. Therefore, the thoughts and feelings can become unstuck. My clients, whether they are a couple, individual or adolescent, tell me I am easy to talk to, and the homework, I suggest they do, brings results.
Maritza Meza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified
I work from a solution focused, DBT,
ACT
, narrative and attachment based lens.
I work with trauma, mental health, addictions, codependency, grief and loss. I focus on a humanistic, client-centered, collaborative approach that highlights your internal wisdom through trauma-informed care. I find it especially important to explore the influence of layered systems such as social injustices, intergenerationality, cultural and socioeconomic complexities of the human experience to take into account a big picture perspective to help with your adversities. My passion is helping change systems one person at a time.
Marla McMahon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Together we can create a plan for your success using the tools of mindfulness, brainspotting,
ACT
and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Are you struggling with worries, anxiety, self doubt, depression, or stress? The wisdom of a holistic based therapy might be for you. As an experienced psychologist, I’ve helped numerous clients from pre-adolescents to adults in dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, loneliness, depression, grief and relational issues. As a meditation/yoga teacher, I blend psychology with various mind-body therapies to assist clients in gaining holistic tools for managing the tough times. Treatment typically begins with traditional psychotherapy but can also include integrative therapies (meditation & breathwork & brainspotting.
L2Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I work through building a collaborative, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship based on
acceptance
, safety, equality, and honesty.
Life is a beautiful gift full of contrast, challenges, love and abundance. It provides the opportunities to learn and grow. We can also get lost in the challenges that can cause us to disconnect form our guidance system and become reactive to our current experience. Our individuality can get lost and we tend to identify ourselves by our mistakes, failures, or labels; these things do not define us. I work with individuals, couples, teens and adolescents who want or need guidance and support in today's changing world.
Victoria Blacksmith
Registered Psychological Assistant, MS
Verified
My research is focused on decolonizing mental health, which is the restoration and
acceptance
of cultural practices and values that were once abandoned, removed, or hidden as a result of colonialism.
In session, I will provide you with a safe and supportive environment focused on your healing. I incorporate different techniques and approaches, based on your needs as well as my assessment of what can be of true help to you. I believe it is important that I hold the space for you to incorporate your own healing practices if that is what you desire.
Deborah Miller-Froh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I have training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy,
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, and earned a Certificate in Complex Trauma and Dissociation from ISSTD.
I work with people who are struggling, and decide take the courageous step to ask for help. Many have a history of trauma and suffer from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, parenting challenges, sleep issues, sexual difficulties, chronic pain, relationship problems, and other post-traumatic responses. Also, present-day situations in our personal or collective worlds can be objectively hard to bear. Our experiences leave traces psychologically and somatically, so I use evidence-based, body-oriented, mindfulness techniques to address limiting patterns so that you can live more authentically today's challenging world.
Tara Guden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Research has also shown that the relationship with your therapist is even more important to outcomes than any particular modality (although I do practice psychodynamic and
ACT
).
Thank you for visiting my page. The fact that you’re here means that you’re ready for something in your life to change and you’re looking for guidance about how to bring that desire to fruition. It would be an honor to walk along side you as you explore new beginnings.
Vanessa Heffington
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
This wide range of settings and clients has allowed me to explore and hone therapeutic skills across several styles of therapy including Family Systems, Attachment-Based, Behavioral-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and
Acceptance
& Commitment Therapy to name a few which are helpful in addressing a wide range of mental and behavioral health concerns.
While working in ABA, I supported my clients in developing language, cognition, and adaptive skills for daily life. In private practice and community based mental health, I worked with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families through individual therapy, education based behavior intervention and mental health counseling, social skills development in the individual and group settings, and caregiver psycho-education.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy evidence-based?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one of many approaches within the field of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is an evidence-based treatment framework that has been shown to be effective in treating many mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD.
What is the difference between Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Despite being part of the CBT family of therapies, ACT differs from other approaches within this field in several important ways: First, it emphasizes acceptance over change; second, it focuses on present moment experiences rather than past experiences or future events; third it focuses on what clients can do rather than what they cannot do; and fourth it emphasizes values rather than symptoms as targets for change.
What credentials will a certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy have?
A certified Acceptance and Commitment therapist in Sacramento will have completed specialized training in this approach at a university accredited by The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT).
How long does ACT typically take?
ACT is a relatively short-term therapy that focuses on helping you accept the things you can't change and commit to the things you can. It typically takes about eight weeks of weekly sessions with a therapist to complete the entire process. You may need to see your therapist weekly or biweekly, depending on the circumstances surrounding your situation.
Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy evidence-based?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one of many approaches within the field of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT is an evidence-based treatment framework that has been shown to be effective in treating many mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD.
What is the difference between Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Despite being part of the CBT family of therapies, ACT differs from other approaches within this field in several important ways: First, it emphasizes acceptance over change; second, it focuses on present moment experiences rather than past experiences or future events; third it focuses on what clients can do rather than what they cannot do; and fourth it emphasizes values rather than symptoms as targets for change.
What credentials will a certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy have?
A certified Acceptance and Commitment therapist in Sacramento will have completed specialized training in this approach at a university accredited by The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT).
How long does ACT typically take?
ACT is a relatively short-term therapy that focuses on helping you accept the things you can't change and commit to the things you can. It typically takes about eight weeks of weekly sessions with a therapist to complete the entire process. You may need to see your therapist weekly or biweekly, depending on the circumstances surrounding your situation.