Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Fort Carson, CO
Through utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) thats culturally informed, I help you to identify what matters the most to you and how to align your actions with those values and do so utilizing short term solutions that create immediate, meaningful change.
Life’s transitions can be exhausting, especially when frequent relocations, time away from home, or unpredictable work schedules disrupt your sense of stability. I specialize in helping busy professionals and their families. You may feel disconnected from loved ones, struggling to maintain relationships, or constantly adjusting to new environments. The pressure to juggle responsibilities while keeping everything together can be overwhelming. Deep down, you want balance—a way to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and feel more in control of your life, no matter the circumstances.
Through utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) thats culturally informed, I help you to identify what matters the most to you and how to align your actions with those values and do so utilizing short term solutions that create immediate, meaningful change.
Life’s transitions can be exhausting, especially when frequent relocations, time away from home, or unpredictable work schedules disrupt your sense of stability. I specialize in helping busy professionals and their families. You may feel disconnected from loved ones, struggling to maintain relationships, or constantly adjusting to new environments. The pressure to juggle responsibilities while keeping everything together can be overwhelming. Deep down, you want balance—a way to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and feel more in control of your life, no matter the circumstances.
Have the experiences that once defined your strength now become sources of struggle? As a veteran, former medic, and first responder myself, I understand the unique challenges faced by those who've served others in high-stress environments. The hypervigilance that kept you alive in the field can become exhausting at home. The compartmentalization that helped you function during crisis can leave you disconnected from loved ones in everyday life. These challenges don't mean you're broken—they're normal responses to abnormal situations.
Have the experiences that once defined your strength now become sources of struggle? As a veteran, former medic, and first responder myself, I understand the unique challenges faced by those who've served others in high-stress environments. The hypervigilance that kept you alive in the field can become exhausting at home. The compartmentalization that helped you function during crisis can leave you disconnected from loved ones in everyday life. These challenges don't mean you're broken—they're normal responses to abnormal situations.
Invictus Counseling Associates, llc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, ART
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Trauma, divorce, life transitions, co-parenting issues. You may be experiencing sleep issues, emotional numbness, lack of interest in activities, and lack of energy. Many times there is also guilt associated with any one of these occurrences. With the correct treatment, you don't have to feel this way any longer.
Trauma, divorce, life transitions, co-parenting issues. You may be experiencing sleep issues, emotional numbness, lack of interest in activities, and lack of energy. Many times there is also guilt associated with any one of these occurrences. With the correct treatment, you don't have to feel this way any longer.
I work with adults and couples using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution-Focused Therapy approaches.
Counseling can ease the heavy burden of life's challenging circumstances, and I appreciate the courage it takes to ask for help in seeking change. My goal is to meet each person where they are along their journey and provide culturally appropriate mental health services to increase well-being and self-determination.
I work with adults and couples using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution-Focused Therapy approaches.
Counseling can ease the heavy burden of life's challenging circumstances, and I appreciate the courage it takes to ask for help in seeking change. My goal is to meet each person where they are along their journey and provide culturally appropriate mental health services to increase well-being and self-determination.
Are you overwhelmed with the stress of life? Do you grapple with loneliness? When you hear the word happy does this seem foreign to you? Do you feel there should be more in your life, but you can’t figure out what that more is? If any of this resonates with you reach out to me. I’m on a mission to help you fit the pieces of the puzzle of your life together. I work like a detective listening effectively to every detail of the story of you; to understand how your emotions, thoughts, body, and spirituality work together.
Are you overwhelmed with the stress of life? Do you grapple with loneliness? When you hear the word happy does this seem foreign to you? Do you feel there should be more in your life, but you can’t figure out what that more is? If any of this resonates with you reach out to me. I’m on a mission to help you fit the pieces of the puzzle of your life together. I work like a detective listening effectively to every detail of the story of you; to understand how your emotions, thoughts, body, and spirituality work together.
Penelope Hazinakis-Swainston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, DAAETS
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in holistic and compassionate treatment and provide a non-judgmental environment in working with individuals who are interested in healing from depression, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, eating disorders, post-partum issues and self- acceptance.
Life is never easy. Just when you tackle one obstacle you are handed another. You think, why me? I know that feeling! I know that each person has a unique road in life, and I would be honored to be a part of your journey. I enjoy working with clients navigating all stages of life's difficulties. My personal journey has helped me to understand the challenges with juggling personal, family, and societal demands. It is not easy, but I am here to help you find a way.
I specialize in holistic and compassionate treatment and provide a non-judgmental environment in working with individuals who are interested in healing from depression, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, eating disorders, post-partum issues and self- acceptance.
Life is never easy. Just when you tackle one obstacle you are handed another. You think, why me? I know that feeling! I know that each person has a unique road in life, and I would be honored to be a part of your journey. I enjoy working with clients navigating all stages of life's difficulties. My personal journey has helped me to understand the challenges with juggling personal, family, and societal demands. It is not easy, but I am here to help you find a way.
Due to my extensive medical background as a nurse and as a stage IV metastatic breast cancer survivor since 2015, I know the ins and outs of procedures, surgeries, and other conventional practices. I also know a great deal about natural or alternative modalities to help move through this arduous process. I have also been a Christian for over 30 years and have homeschooled three children. I enjoy working with individuals who are keen to learn more about healing, not just mentally, but emotionally, physically, and spiritually. They want the light bulb to come on, and I listen while the client decides how to make impactful changes.
Due to my extensive medical background as a nurse and as a stage IV metastatic breast cancer survivor since 2015, I know the ins and outs of procedures, surgeries, and other conventional practices. I also know a great deal about natural or alternative modalities to help move through this arduous process. I have also been a Christian for over 30 years and have homeschooled three children. I enjoy working with individuals who are keen to learn more about healing, not just mentally, but emotionally, physically, and spiritually. They want the light bulb to come on, and I listen while the client decides how to make impactful changes.
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You are pushing through every day, holding on to the last thread of hope that you have. You feel unworthy, unloved, unseen, and unheard. Even when the person you love most is around you, you still feel alone. You isolate yourself in times of stress and try to find resolve in your isolation, but you end up feeling even more lonely. You try to find distractions to keep your thoughts from building, but the distractions don't work. Things keep building up under the surface and the pressure almost feels like it is too much. You feel like you are about to break. Are you ready to make a change and allow yourself the peace that you deserve?
You are pushing through every day, holding on to the last thread of hope that you have. You feel unworthy, unloved, unseen, and unheard. Even when the person you love most is around you, you still feel alone. You isolate yourself in times of stress and try to find resolve in your isolation, but you end up feeling even more lonely. You try to find distractions to keep your thoughts from building, but the distractions don't work. Things keep building up under the surface and the pressure almost feels like it is too much. You feel like you are about to break. Are you ready to make a change and allow yourself the peace that you deserve?
At times, it may seem like recurring emotional challenges are beyond our control. While we may not have had control over difficult life experiences, we do have choice in how we move forward, rebuild, and show up for ourselves. There are many contributing factors that disrupt our ability to feel well. Trying to find a starting point and beginning to understand what makes us feel the way we do requires intentional time, reflection, dedication, and commitment to change. If you’re ready to create change and step into your power to improve your well-being, I’m here to support you.
At times, it may seem like recurring emotional challenges are beyond our control. While we may not have had control over difficult life experiences, we do have choice in how we move forward, rebuild, and show up for ourselves. There are many contributing factors that disrupt our ability to feel well. Trying to find a starting point and beginning to understand what makes us feel the way we do requires intentional time, reflection, dedication, and commitment to change. If you’re ready to create change and step into your power to improve your well-being, I’m here to support you.
Cynthia is passionate about working with all ages and especially children and adolescents. In addition, she is highly skilled in working with trauma, meaning - any event which a person finds disturbing or distressing that overwhelms them. Through use of play therapy, sand tray, and finding and growing a person’s strengths, Cynthia supports young people in learning how to express their emotions in a healthy manner. It can be difficult expressing oneself after experiencing trauma. She strives to provide a safe place for young people to talk about their fears and struggles without being faced with bias or judgement.
Cynthia is passionate about working with all ages and especially children and adolescents. In addition, she is highly skilled in working with trauma, meaning - any event which a person finds disturbing or distressing that overwhelms them. Through use of play therapy, sand tray, and finding and growing a person’s strengths, Cynthia supports young people in learning how to express their emotions in a healthy manner. It can be difficult expressing oneself after experiencing trauma. She strives to provide a safe place for young people to talk about their fears and struggles without being faced with bias or judgement.
Everyone has a unique story and experiences that matter. Counseling is valuable not only when facing overwhelming circumstances, but also for gaining insight, building resilience, and fostering personal development. I am passionate about helping/working with Military Service members and their families, I also work well with adolescents and families.
Everyone has a unique story and experiences that matter. Counseling is valuable not only when facing overwhelming circumstances, but also for gaining insight, building resilience, and fostering personal development. I am passionate about helping/working with Military Service members and their families, I also work well with adolescents and families.
Every child is born with a different set of strengths, needs, and challenges. Too often, when challenges and needs are significant, people can be made to feel like they are "broken". This could not be further from the truth. I specialize in helping children and adolescents discover their unique learning and developmental needs and strengths as well as helping children and adolescents overcome trauma and anxiety.
Every child is born with a different set of strengths, needs, and challenges. Too often, when challenges and needs are significant, people can be made to feel like they are "broken". This could not be further from the truth. I specialize in helping children and adolescents discover their unique learning and developmental needs and strengths as well as helping children and adolescents overcome trauma and anxiety.
Kendrick S Lutz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, LAC, EMDR
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
I use a variety of clinical approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, IFS, EMDR, AEDP, and other trauma-focused therapies.
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! Do you ever think to yourself, "What's wrong with me?" or "How come I cannot snap out of it?" Let me tell you, there is nothing wrong with you and you simply cannot snap out of it. There are a lot of social stigmas when we have emotional struggles; we internalize these beliefs. Sometimes, we resist seeking treatment because it can be seen as a weakness because of underlying trauma or experience. This worsens over time whether you are depressed, anxious, fearful, frustrated, resentful, or angry. I believe many of us want to have understanding, support, empathy, and new coping methods.
I use a variety of clinical approaches, including CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, IFS, EMDR, AEDP, and other trauma-focused therapies.
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by! Do you ever think to yourself, "What's wrong with me?" or "How come I cannot snap out of it?" Let me tell you, there is nothing wrong with you and you simply cannot snap out of it. There are a lot of social stigmas when we have emotional struggles; we internalize these beliefs. Sometimes, we resist seeking treatment because it can be seen as a weakness because of underlying trauma or experience. This worsens over time whether you are depressed, anxious, fearful, frustrated, resentful, or angry. I believe many of us want to have understanding, support, empathy, and new coping methods.
I utilize Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in my practice.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults from all backgrounds, including PTSD, complex trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also offer LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, supporting individuals navigating identity-related stress, minority stress, relationships, and the emotional impact of discrimination.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. I offer a safe, inclusive, nonjudgmental therapy space where clients can heal from trauma, regulate their nervous system, and feel supported, understood, and empowered.
I utilize Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy in my practice.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults from all backgrounds, including PTSD, complex trauma, childhood trauma, anxiety, and depression. I also offer LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, supporting individuals navigating identity-related stress, minority stress, relationships, and the emotional impact of discrimination.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. I offer a safe, inclusive, nonjudgmental therapy space where clients can heal from trauma, regulate their nervous system, and feel supported, understood, and empowered.
Feeling overwhelmed with work,marriage and family, Relationship Conflicts? Anxious or depressed? Extramarital Issues? Life transition of separation,divorce,retirement?I hope that it reassures you to know that I am a Ph.D. licensed psychologist and have been in full time private practice for over 35 years. The counseling process is focused on your specific needs and objectives. Each session is organized to help you enhance your strengths and resources and to help you develop the most meaningful perspectives, skills and solutions in a time-efficient manner.
Feeling overwhelmed with work,marriage and family, Relationship Conflicts? Anxious or depressed? Extramarital Issues? Life transition of separation,divorce,retirement?I hope that it reassures you to know that I am a Ph.D. licensed psychologist and have been in full time private practice for over 35 years. The counseling process is focused on your specific needs and objectives. Each session is organized to help you enhance your strengths and resources and to help you develop the most meaningful perspectives, skills and solutions in a time-efficient manner.
You’re exhausted from holding it together. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or a life that’s shifted beneath your feet; whatever brought you here, you’re ready for something to actually change. I offer direct, honest counseling that builds real resilience, not just coping strategies. No fluff. Just grounded work toward the clarity and steadiness you’ve been looking for.
You’re exhausted from holding it together. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or a life that’s shifted beneath your feet; whatever brought you here, you’re ready for something to actually change. I offer direct, honest counseling that builds real resilience, not just coping strategies. No fluff. Just grounded work toward the clarity and steadiness you’ve been looking for.
I operate from the belief that self-awareness, questioning our reality, and choosing to create change in our lives are the keys to living vs. surviving. At the risk of sounding very cheesy, you deserve to feel ALIVE and live a life worth living-whatever that looks like for you. Something brought you here; one of the only things I can confidently predict is that you either desire change or fear it. And since change is constant, often inevitable, and really uncomfortable, it often feels like -ready or not here we go. And you don’t have to navigate that alone.
I operate from the belief that self-awareness, questioning our reality, and choosing to create change in our lives are the keys to living vs. surviving. At the risk of sounding very cheesy, you deserve to feel ALIVE and live a life worth living-whatever that looks like for you. Something brought you here; one of the only things I can confidently predict is that you either desire change or fear it. And since change is constant, often inevitable, and really uncomfortable, it often feels like -ready or not here we go. And you don’t have to navigate that alone.
I’m what some might call a “woo-woo” therapist—deeply attuned to the spiritual and intuitive dimensions of healing—while firmly rooted in the science of what makes therapy effective. At the core of my work is compassionate, regulated presence. With me, you’re not just sitting with a trauma-informed professional, but with a human actively engaged in his own growth, self-awareness, and self-love journey.
I’m what some might call a “woo-woo” therapist—deeply attuned to the spiritual and intuitive dimensions of healing—while firmly rooted in the science of what makes therapy effective. At the core of my work is compassionate, regulated presence. With me, you’re not just sitting with a trauma-informed professional, but with a human actively engaged in his own growth, self-awareness, and self-love journey.
Holly Smith (Book Instantly On Website)
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MSc, LPCC, MIACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Working with me is pretty straightforward: whatever you need to do is what we will do. If you’re not yet sure what that is, that’s ok too. I mainly operate from a solution focused realm where we can collaborate on how to get you functioning in a realistically better place. I don’t believe therapy is a magic wand that one waves over a client where you don’t know what’s going on. You’re the expert on your own life, culture, and existence. I’m here to support that because your lived experience is what matters.
Working with me is pretty straightforward: whatever you need to do is what we will do. If you’re not yet sure what that is, that’s ok too. I mainly operate from a solution focused realm where we can collaborate on how to get you functioning in a realistically better place. I don’t believe therapy is a magic wand that one waves over a client where you don’t know what’s going on. You’re the expert on your own life, culture, and existence. I’m here to support that because your lived experience is what matters.
I am a licensed mental health Counselor based in Jacksonville, Florida. My statewide clients range in age from teens to seniors and have challenges with anxiety, stress, and depression. I aim to help clients mirror their actual selves with their ideal selves. My Approach to therapy is client, but I mostly use person-centered therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I also believe in a Holistic approach, which incorporates the total person.
I am a licensed mental health Counselor based in Jacksonville, Florida. My statewide clients range in age from teens to seniors and have challenges with anxiety, stress, and depression. I aim to help clients mirror their actual selves with their ideal selves. My Approach to therapy is client, but I mostly use person-centered therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I also believe in a Holistic approach, which incorporates the total person.
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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.