Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
Clear Vista Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I strongly believe in unconditional acceptance and warmth, to help you create a life, marriage, and relationship you've always envisioned.
Accepting new clients in 2023, both in-person and telehealth. Depression, stress, fear, anxiety, and trauma are some of the most uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. We often find ourselves stuck, frozen, and unable to move forward, yet it hurts to stay exactly where we are. Conflict, stress, life changes, resentment, infidelity, focusing on the "business" side of family and running a home, can all drive couples into their own silos and erode emotional connection.
I strongly believe in unconditional acceptance and warmth, to help you create a life, marriage, and relationship you've always envisioned.
Accepting new clients in 2023, both in-person and telehealth. Depression, stress, fear, anxiety, and trauma are some of the most uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. We often find ourselves stuck, frozen, and unable to move forward, yet it hurts to stay exactly where we are. Conflict, stress, life changes, resentment, infidelity, focusing on the "business" side of family and running a home, can all drive couples into their own silos and erode emotional connection.
Allison Sand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I draw on a wide knowledge base of different treatment modalities including ACT, IFS, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques.
Feeling stuck and disconnected from yourself and the life you had hoped for? I am a therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their strength. I am a compassionate and collaborative client-centered therapist, dedicated to helping patients navigate through periods of emotional stress, grief, life transitions, loss, and adjustment to chronic illness. In addition, I specialize in anxiety and depression, relationship issues, body image, and existential concerns.
I draw on a wide knowledge base of different treatment modalities including ACT, IFS, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques.
Feeling stuck and disconnected from yourself and the life you had hoped for? I am a therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their strength. I am a compassionate and collaborative client-centered therapist, dedicated to helping patients navigate through periods of emotional stress, grief, life transitions, loss, and adjustment to chronic illness. In addition, I specialize in anxiety and depression, relationship issues, body image, and existential concerns.
My therapy orientation is grounded in ACT ( Acceptance & Commitment Therapy).
I offer individualized therapy and assessment using evidence-based approaches to help you nurture your whole, true self. My professional training includes three advanced degrees in Psychology, including a research-based Ph.D. from an APA accredited program. I have dedicated my life and passions towards helping others. Engage with me and we will work together to find your peace.
My therapy orientation is grounded in ACT ( Acceptance & Commitment Therapy).
I offer individualized therapy and assessment using evidence-based approaches to help you nurture your whole, true self. My professional training includes three advanced degrees in Psychology, including a research-based Ph.D. from an APA accredited program. I have dedicated my life and passions towards helping others. Engage with me and we will work together to find your peace.
I also draw from Emotion Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
The problem isn't you, it's what your mind is doing. We all have habits of mind that cause pain and prevent us from living our happiest life. Mindfulness-based therapy helps you identify and get out from under those habits and create new habits that lead to sustainable happiness. When you work with me, you get an expert clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach all in one. My blend of Western and Buddhist psychology provides you with a holistic focus that nurtures your psychological and spiritual growth at the same time.
I also draw from Emotion Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
The problem isn't you, it's what your mind is doing. We all have habits of mind that cause pain and prevent us from living our happiest life. Mindfulness-based therapy helps you identify and get out from under those habits and create new habits that lead to sustainable happiness. When you work with me, you get an expert clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach all in one. My blend of Western and Buddhist psychology provides you with a holistic focus that nurtures your psychological and spiritual growth at the same time.
Using ACT, EMDR, CBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy, I individualize therapy to help clients break unhelpful patterns and create lasting, meaningful change.
You’re not broken—you’re just stuck in patterns that once protected you but no longer serve you. Maybe you feel anxious, disconnected from yourself or your body, or like the past keeps interfering with your relationships or goals. Therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with what truly matters. I offer evidence-based, integrative therapy for trauma, anxiety, identity shifts, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. With doctoral training from Stanford and a decade of experience, I help people heal, grow, and build more meaningful lives.
Using ACT, EMDR, CBT and Compassion-Focused Therapy, I individualize therapy to help clients break unhelpful patterns and create lasting, meaningful change.
You’re not broken—you’re just stuck in patterns that once protected you but no longer serve you. Maybe you feel anxious, disconnected from yourself or your body, or like the past keeps interfering with your relationships or goals. Therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with what truly matters. I offer evidence-based, integrative therapy for trauma, anxiety, identity shifts, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. With doctoral training from Stanford and a decade of experience, I help people heal, grow, and build more meaningful lives.
Lauren Doshier
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I use a diverse blend of therapeutic modalities, including Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Narrative Therapy.
You may want to understand and befriend your emotions instead of distracting or reacting from them. You may have tried traditional talk therapy, but it didn’t work. You may be highly sensitive and care deeply about the world, making you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or burnt out. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse. You might identify as a member of the LGBTQ Neurodiverse community and want support in navigating societal challenges while still being authentically yourself. You may feel lost or confused about your purpose.
I use a diverse blend of therapeutic modalities, including Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Narrative Therapy.
You may want to understand and befriend your emotions instead of distracting or reacting from them. You may have tried traditional talk therapy, but it didn’t work. You may be highly sensitive and care deeply about the world, making you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or burnt out. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse. You might identify as a member of the LGBTQ Neurodiverse community and want support in navigating societal challenges while still being authentically yourself. You may feel lost or confused about your purpose.
Gioia Garden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I primarily draw on Psychodynamic Therapy, ACT, and Internal Family Systems.
I take a holistic and eclectic approach to therapy. I want to know your sources of pain - but I also want to know what you value, what has shaped you, where you draw inspiration, your beliefs, and how you feel in your own body. We’ll peel back layers, we'll process distress, and we'll build practical tools to manage the challenges you're facing. Ultimately, we’ll build a more authentic, empowered sense of self. If something is no longer serving you, let’s figure out how to change it. My areas of focus include sexuality, sex, identity, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life-transitions.
I primarily draw on Psychodynamic Therapy, ACT, and Internal Family Systems.
I take a holistic and eclectic approach to therapy. I want to know your sources of pain - but I also want to know what you value, what has shaped you, where you draw inspiration, your beliefs, and how you feel in your own body. We’ll peel back layers, we'll process distress, and we'll build practical tools to manage the challenges you're facing. Ultimately, we’ll build a more authentic, empowered sense of self. If something is no longer serving you, let’s figure out how to change it. My areas of focus include sexuality, sex, identity, anxiety, depression, relationships, and life-transitions.
Melanie Hanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Therapy is a great act of self-care, but being vulnerable can be personal barrier.
I strive to help clients that are having difficulties living life for themselves. I pride myself on being a counselor who is professional but approachable. When you share your story, I see the unique individual separate from the problems that you are facing. My goal is to help people nurture their self-esteem and recognition of personal freedom. Along with recognizing freedom comes with personal responsibility and accountability. I bring empathy and connection to the table to help recognize their own capabilities and creativities to navigate problems from the inter-personal to societal.
Therapy is a great act of self-care, but being vulnerable can be personal barrier.
I strive to help clients that are having difficulties living life for themselves. I pride myself on being a counselor who is professional but approachable. When you share your story, I see the unique individual separate from the problems that you are facing. My goal is to help people nurture their self-esteem and recognition of personal freedom. Along with recognizing freedom comes with personal responsibility and accountability. I bring empathy and connection to the table to help recognize their own capabilities and creativities to navigate problems from the inter-personal to societal.
From cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), polyvagal theory, and Gottman method, I integrate evidence-based interventions to foster healing and empowerment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in eating disorders, body image, substance use, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationships, and OCD. I enjoy guiding teens and adults toward holistic healing and self discovery. I offer a safe haven for those navigating life’s most intricate challenges and believe in the inherent worth of each individual.
From cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), polyvagal theory, and Gottman method, I integrate evidence-based interventions to foster healing and empowerment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in eating disorders, body image, substance use, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationships, and OCD. I enjoy guiding teens and adults toward holistic healing and self discovery. I offer a safe haven for those navigating life’s most intricate challenges and believe in the inherent worth of each individual.
Megan Cristobal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, I can help you to learn skills to reach your goals and process challenges with you.
Hi, I'm glad you're here! Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming, and I'm so excited for you to find the therapist who feels like a match to you. I have experience working with relationships, eating disorders, addiction, mood disorders and trauma and I regularly work with adults, adolescents, and couples. I believe therapeutic work needs to be collaborative to be successful. My philosophy is to support the individuals and couples I work with in reaching the goals they set for themselves through treatment plans we create together.
Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, I can help you to learn skills to reach your goals and process challenges with you.
Hi, I'm glad you're here! Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming, and I'm so excited for you to find the therapist who feels like a match to you. I have experience working with relationships, eating disorders, addiction, mood disorders and trauma and I regularly work with adults, adolescents, and couples. I believe therapeutic work needs to be collaborative to be successful. My philosophy is to support the individuals and couples I work with in reaching the goals they set for themselves through treatment plans we create together.
Michelle Bunch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a blend of many different therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
I have extensive experience working in healthcare settings and specialize in providing support for those impacted by chronic or acute illness -whether this impacts you personally or you are impacted as a support person. My other areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
I utilize a blend of many different therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
I have extensive experience working in healthcare settings and specialize in providing support for those impacted by chronic or acute illness -whether this impacts you personally or you are impacted as a support person. My other areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
Meet Our Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
In therapy this means combining an essential foundation of authentic rapport and unconditional positive regard with the expertise to apply psychological science (including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, ERP) to address specific mental health concerns (including OCD, panic/anxiety, depression, trauma).
I know how difficult the search for a therapist can be. It feels like there's a lot riding on making the right choice, but there's so much uncertainty about what the right choice even entails. Of course you want a professional who seems qualified to address your specific areas of struggle, but it seems to me that the most healing aspect of therapy is the experience of feeling comfortable enough to be radically open with a therapist who you perceive to be compassionate, nonjudgmental, and real. Try to find someone you feel you can click with on an authentic human level; otherwise, it's likely to feel transactional and limiting.
In therapy this means combining an essential foundation of authentic rapport and unconditional positive regard with the expertise to apply psychological science (including CBT, ACT, EMDR, DBT, ERP) to address specific mental health concerns (including OCD, panic/anxiety, depression, trauma).
I know how difficult the search for a therapist can be. It feels like there's a lot riding on making the right choice, but there's so much uncertainty about what the right choice even entails. Of course you want a professional who seems qualified to address your specific areas of struggle, but it seems to me that the most healing aspect of therapy is the experience of feeling comfortable enough to be radically open with a therapist who you perceive to be compassionate, nonjudgmental, and real. Try to find someone you feel you can click with on an authentic human level; otherwise, it's likely to feel transactional and limiting.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Because each person’s journey is unique, I tailor treatment to fit individual experiences and strengths. I also believe that true, lasting change comes from not only developing new skills but also fostering mindfulness and self-compassion. By integrating these practices, I help clients build a foundation for long-term well-being and a more fulfilling life.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Because each person’s journey is unique, I tailor treatment to fit individual experiences and strengths. I also believe that true, lasting change comes from not only developing new skills but also fostering mindfulness and self-compassion. By integrating these practices, I help clients build a foundation for long-term well-being and a more fulfilling life.
Erin McShane
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Waitlist for new clients
I focus on special issues of attachment issues and trauma, shame, perfectionism, self-compassion, and radical acceptance.
I believe we heal by accepting ourselves, transforming our challenges, and taking action - not through endless analysis of the darkness. I help clients reclaim a free and joyful life with presence and passion. Being present for the full range of emotions can be a gift and a valuable guide in setting boundaries, building self-esteem and self-worth, and recovering from codependency, trauma, and anxiety. I help clients connect to their feelings in a supportive, collaborative environment. With genuine understanding and self-compassion, healing can be invigorating instead of terrifying.
I focus on special issues of attachment issues and trauma, shame, perfectionism, self-compassion, and radical acceptance.
I believe we heal by accepting ourselves, transforming our challenges, and taking action - not through endless analysis of the darkness. I help clients reclaim a free and joyful life with presence and passion. Being present for the full range of emotions can be a gift and a valuable guide in setting boundaries, building self-esteem and self-worth, and recovering from codependency, trauma, and anxiety. I help clients connect to their feelings in a supportive, collaborative environment. With genuine understanding and self-compassion, healing can be invigorating instead of terrifying.
Todd A Brossart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
Through a mindfulness-based, acceptance and commitment approach, you can learn to engage with the present moment and take meaningful actions that align with your values.
I bring 16 years of experience in various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Additionally, I’ve completed Mastery-level supervision with the Psychedelic Somatic Institute utilizing the Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP) modality.
Through a mindfulness-based, acceptance and commitment approach, you can learn to engage with the present moment and take meaningful actions that align with your values.
I bring 16 years of experience in various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Additionally, I’ve completed Mastery-level supervision with the Psychedelic Somatic Institute utilizing the Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP) modality.
Eric Hilborn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
I believe strongly in the tenets of equality, non-judgment, flexibility, and safety within the therapeutic relationship, and my primary aim is to provide an environment in which self- acceptance can be cultivated and personal growth can be nurtured.
I specialize in schema-based cognitive behavioral therapy, examining and exploring negative thoughts and behaviors which inhibit us from actualizing our goals and living more fulfilling lives, all while providing the necessary tools to overcome these life-traps. I also utilize gradual exposure, mindfulness, and DBT techniques in my practice.
I believe strongly in the tenets of equality, non-judgment, flexibility, and safety within the therapeutic relationship, and my primary aim is to provide an environment in which self- acceptance can be cultivated and personal growth can be nurtured.
I specialize in schema-based cognitive behavioral therapy, examining and exploring negative thoughts and behaviors which inhibit us from actualizing our goals and living more fulfilling lives, all while providing the necessary tools to overcome these life-traps. I also utilize gradual exposure, mindfulness, and DBT techniques in my practice.
Ashley Foster
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Online Only
I want all clients to feel empowered to act on recovery-focused actions.
Use our website to schedule your FREE 30 min 1st session! Struggling with disordered eating patterns and body image concerns can be all-encompassing. One might notice a decrease in energy, motivation, and zest for life that you used to have. You might notice that you consistently compare yourself to others, ignoring the strengths that only you have. You might be feeling like "this is just how things are", which can then lead to feelings of hopelessness. I am here to convince you that there is a life outside of disordered eating, & support you in getting to that place of FREEDOM.
I want all clients to feel empowered to act on recovery-focused actions.
Use our website to schedule your FREE 30 min 1st session! Struggling with disordered eating patterns and body image concerns can be all-encompassing. One might notice a decrease in energy, motivation, and zest for life that you used to have. You might notice that you consistently compare yourself to others, ignoring the strengths that only you have. You might be feeling like "this is just how things are", which can then lead to feelings of hopelessness. I am here to convince you that there is a life outside of disordered eating, & support you in getting to that place of FREEDOM.
Danny Levin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80206
I use an eclectic approach using skills from narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, emotion focused therapy, Gottman, and more.
Hi, thank you so much for being here. Searching for a new therapist means that you have officially taken your first step in you therapeutic journey. Whether you are an individual, couple, or family, you have a place here and I'm excited to work with you. People seek out therapy for all sorts of reasons; they're going through a change in their life, the communication in their relationship has been a bit off, or they simply need a safe space to talk with someone. Whatever the reason, I'm honored to be on this journey with you.
I use an eclectic approach using skills from narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, internal family systems, emotion focused therapy, Gottman, and more.
Hi, thank you so much for being here. Searching for a new therapist means that you have officially taken your first step in you therapeutic journey. Whether you are an individual, couple, or family, you have a place here and I'm excited to work with you. People seek out therapy for all sorts of reasons; they're going through a change in their life, the communication in their relationship has been a bit off, or they simply need a safe space to talk with someone. Whatever the reason, I'm honored to be on this journey with you.
Nicholas Mancini
Counselor, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Cherry Creek, Denver, CO 80209
Through acceptance and mindfulness practices, I identify "how" you think about experiences to help create flexibility in moving toward personal growth and development.
My areas of expertise are adolescents and adults working on feelings of anxiety, depression, and mood regulation due to traumatic experiences, life stage transitions, and difficulty with primary support systems (family, friends, etc). I also work with couples and families on building family intimacy, structure, and communication skills.
Through acceptance and mindfulness practices, I identify "how" you think about experiences to help create flexibility in moving toward personal growth and development.
My areas of expertise are adolescents and adults working on feelings of anxiety, depression, and mood regulation due to traumatic experiences, life stage transitions, and difficulty with primary support systems (family, friends, etc). I also work with couples and families on building family intimacy, structure, and communication skills.
My clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention, Parent Management Training, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I served on the faculty at University of Colorado's School of Medicine for over 10 years, providing services at UCHealth and Children's Hospital. I am now exclusively in private practice utitlizing telehealth sessions via video-conferencing.
My clinical work is grounded in evidenced-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention, Parent Management Training, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
I served on the faculty at University of Colorado's School of Medicine for over 10 years, providing services at UCHealth and Children's Hospital. I am now exclusively in private practice utitlizing telehealth sessions via video-conferencing.
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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.