Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Washington, DC
I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to each client's unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Hello, I'm Crystal, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals. My approach to therapy is compassionate and empathetic, and I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship to foster growth and healing.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to each client's unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Hello, I'm Crystal, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and achieve their goals. My approach to therapy is compassionate and empathetic, and I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship to foster growth and healing.
I like Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Relational Cultural Therapy because they see you as a capable person who, given the chance to heal your wounds, can thrive in life.
I specialize in helping clients process past and present obstacles to thriving in their lives. If you feel held back by anxiety, self-doubt, or depression, want to improve your relationships, or simply want to become a more confident, joyful, and authentic version of yourself, I would welcome the chance to help you get there. I prioritize providing affirming therapy through a warm, authentic, and compassionate therapeutic relationship so that therapy feels both like a refuge and a reinvigoration. I show up as my genuine self and invite you to do the same.
I like Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Relational Cultural Therapy because they see you as a capable person who, given the chance to heal your wounds, can thrive in life.
I specialize in helping clients process past and present obstacles to thriving in their lives. If you feel held back by anxiety, self-doubt, or depression, want to improve your relationships, or simply want to become a more confident, joyful, and authentic version of yourself, I would welcome the chance to help you get there. I prioritize providing affirming therapy through a warm, authentic, and compassionate therapeutic relationship so that therapy feels both like a refuge and a reinvigoration. I show up as my genuine self and invite you to do the same.
Using a client-centered approach, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to strengthen emotional regulation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to build resilience, and trauma-focused methods to support deep healing.
Managing a chronic illness while dealing with depression, anxiety, or grief can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. I help you navigate these challenges with practical strategies to improve your mental and physical well-being, so you can live with more ease, confidence, and control.
Using a client-centered approach, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to strengthen emotional regulation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to build resilience, and trauma-focused methods to support deep healing.
Managing a chronic illness while dealing with depression, anxiety, or grief can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. I help you navigate these challenges with practical strategies to improve your mental and physical well-being, so you can live with more ease, confidence, and control.
I have a psychodynamic, relational orientation and practice empirically-supported treatments such as ACT, IPT, DBT, CBT-Insomnia, and EMDR.
When life becomes hard, painful, stressful, or traumatic, as it sometimes will, a person needs both new tools and new support. I specialize in helping people heal from the past and thrive in the present. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples to reduce their suffering and find their resilience when they have been experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and health struggles.
I have a psychodynamic, relational orientation and practice empirically-supported treatments such as ACT, IPT, DBT, CBT-Insomnia, and EMDR.
When life becomes hard, painful, stressful, or traumatic, as it sometimes will, a person needs both new tools and new support. I specialize in helping people heal from the past and thrive in the present. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples to reduce their suffering and find their resilience when they have been experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and health struggles.
She collaborates with clients through a personalized plan integrating ACT, CBT, and Existential approaches to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they relate to their situation and story.
Individuals of every ethnicity, culture, age, and background go through many life transitions, and as a therapist, Bizu works with clients to grow and examine their strengths in a nurturing, safe, and understanding environment. Whether it’s in their relationships, work, or identity, she helps them navigate their experiences with self-awareness and self-efficacy towards balanced well-being. Clients have expressed challenges with adjustment and anxiety from relocating, to job exploration, to the intersections of who they are, and Bizu supports all with care for the whole person.
She collaborates with clients through a personalized plan integrating ACT, CBT, and Existential approaches to gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as they relate to their situation and story.
Individuals of every ethnicity, culture, age, and background go through many life transitions, and as a therapist, Bizu works with clients to grow and examine their strengths in a nurturing, safe, and understanding environment. Whether it’s in their relationships, work, or identity, she helps them navigate their experiences with self-awareness and self-efficacy towards balanced well-being. Clients have expressed challenges with adjustment and anxiety from relocating, to job exploration, to the intersections of who they are, and Bizu supports all with care for the whole person.
Through my use of CBT, DBT, psychodynamic approaches, play therapy, and ACT I will help you or your child to build the skills needed to manage daily stressors, improve behavioral issues, and regulate emotions.
I am a licensed psychology associate who has worked with clients of various ages, genders, and cultures. I have experience working with clients who have struggled with substance abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and ADHD.
Through my use of CBT, DBT, psychodynamic approaches, play therapy, and ACT I will help you or your child to build the skills needed to manage daily stressors, improve behavioral issues, and regulate emotions.
I am a licensed psychology associate who has worked with clients of various ages, genders, and cultures. I have experience working with clients who have struggled with substance abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and ADHD.
In addition to ERP, I also use CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Do you have intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety or distress? Do you get stuck obsessing over these thoughts and what they might mean? Have you developed compulsive behaviors, such as checking or reassurance-seeking, in response to obsessing? I work with clients on a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression and stress, but I have particular expertise with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Living with OCD can feel very isolating, but it doesn't have to be. I help clients break free from the debilitating cycle of obsessions and compulsions utilizing evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
In addition to ERP, I also use CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Do you have intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety or distress? Do you get stuck obsessing over these thoughts and what they might mean? Have you developed compulsive behaviors, such as checking or reassurance-seeking, in response to obsessing? I work with clients on a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression and stress, but I have particular expertise with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Living with OCD can feel very isolating, but it doesn't have to be. I help clients break free from the debilitating cycle of obsessions and compulsions utilizing evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and a HAES-aligned lens to help you build insight, coping tools, and lasting change.
You're doing everything you can to keep it together—but inside, it feels like you're barely holding on. Maybe food, anxiety, mood swings, or executive dysfunction are taking over, and you’re exhausted from pretending you’re fine. You want something to change—you want to feel like yourself again (or finally figure out who that even is). My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel safe to explore what’s holding you back, reconnect with your values, and move toward a more meaningful, authentic life.
I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and a HAES-aligned lens to help you build insight, coping tools, and lasting change.
You're doing everything you can to keep it together—but inside, it feels like you're barely holding on. Maybe food, anxiety, mood swings, or executive dysfunction are taking over, and you’re exhausted from pretending you’re fine. You want something to change—you want to feel like yourself again (or finally figure out who that even is). My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel safe to explore what’s holding you back, reconnect with your values, and move toward a more meaningful, authentic life.
My person centered approach includes buddhist psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psycho-dynamic therapy, and existential therapy.
I tailor my services to each client and their unique needs, always from the humanistic approach. That means that I see my clients first and foremost as human beings, having what we would consider a human experience. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, job issues, or really any other type of discomfort will benefit from my integration of mindfulness and meditative practices into their treatment, alongside the use of building the psychological tools that empower them to create measurable changes to their circumstances.
My person centered approach includes buddhist psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psycho-dynamic therapy, and existential therapy.
I tailor my services to each client and their unique needs, always from the humanistic approach. That means that I see my clients first and foremost as human beings, having what we would consider a human experience. Clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, job issues, or really any other type of discomfort will benefit from my integration of mindfulness and meditative practices into their treatment, alongside the use of building the psychological tools that empower them to create measurable changes to their circumstances.
My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), which is adaptive, flexible, evidence-based (Thank you, science!), and most importantly, effective- it just works.
As a clinician, I am focused on helping clients find a life of meaning and value. Often times in our pain there is incredibly useful information about what is important to us. As humans, we have evolved to move away from physical pain, to escape it: and for most types of pain, those methods work! But for emotional pain, avoidance not only doesn’t get rid of our pain and suffering, it often amplifies it. In discovering how each individual client finds meaning in their lives, we ground ourselves in the willingness to walk toward our pain, rather than away from it. It is in this space that we find healing and meaningful change.
My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), which is adaptive, flexible, evidence-based (Thank you, science!), and most importantly, effective- it just works.
As a clinician, I am focused on helping clients find a life of meaning and value. Often times in our pain there is incredibly useful information about what is important to us. As humans, we have evolved to move away from physical pain, to escape it: and for most types of pain, those methods work! But for emotional pain, avoidance not only doesn’t get rid of our pain and suffering, it often amplifies it. In discovering how each individual client finds meaning in their lives, we ground ourselves in the willingness to walk toward our pain, rather than away from it. It is in this space that we find healing and meaningful change.
For clients looking for tangible action steps you can take today for a better tomorrow, I use motivational interviewing, relational therapy, ACT and DBT interventions, and solution-focused approaches.
My name is Bri, and one of my greatest joys as a therapist is supporting individuals through big life transitions. Whether you're preparing to transition from one stage in your life to the next, navigating changes within significant relationships, or working to discover who you are and who you want to be, I am here to support you. My client base includes older adolescents and young adults struggling with adjustment challenges, identity-related challenges, acute and chronic stressors, and mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression.
For clients looking for tangible action steps you can take today for a better tomorrow, I use motivational interviewing, relational therapy, ACT and DBT interventions, and solution-focused approaches.
My name is Bri, and one of my greatest joys as a therapist is supporting individuals through big life transitions. Whether you're preparing to transition from one stage in your life to the next, navigating changes within significant relationships, or working to discover who you are and who you want to be, I am here to support you. My client base includes older adolescents and young adults struggling with adjustment challenges, identity-related challenges, acute and chronic stressors, and mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression.
I treat a wide range of mental health concerns and blend mindfulness practices with interventions based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients experience more emotional clarity and gain direction in life.
Welcome to my practice. Maybe you're dealing with stress, depression, transitions, all of the above. Has your anxiety has been harder to cope with? What about your relationships? Everyone goes through periods in their life where they could use support, and this is a space where your mental health is the focus. While emotions may seem unmanageable at times, I believe therapy can help you gain the tools to work through them and live in light of them.
I treat a wide range of mental health concerns and blend mindfulness practices with interventions based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients experience more emotional clarity and gain direction in life.
Welcome to my practice. Maybe you're dealing with stress, depression, transitions, all of the above. Has your anxiety has been harder to cope with? What about your relationships? Everyone goes through periods in their life where they could use support, and this is a space where your mental health is the focus. While emotions may seem unmanageable at times, I believe therapy can help you gain the tools to work through them and live in light of them.
We may help you stay true to your values and flexible in your thinking ( ACT).
The mental gymnastics of your struggle are exhausting. It's so frustrating to keep finding yourself repeating the same cycles over and over. Will you ever feel ok in your own skin? Maybe you're discovering that this whole thing has deeper roots than you thought, and you need help getting to the bottom of it all. Maybe your past therapists even made triggering comments or seemed in over their heads. You need a therapist who actually knows how to work with eating disorders and body image issues. And - let's be real - those issues are not the only ones you're facing! Anxiety, trauma, the list goes on.
We may help you stay true to your values and flexible in your thinking ( ACT).
The mental gymnastics of your struggle are exhausting. It's so frustrating to keep finding yourself repeating the same cycles over and over. Will you ever feel ok in your own skin? Maybe you're discovering that this whole thing has deeper roots than you thought, and you need help getting to the bottom of it all. Maybe your past therapists even made triggering comments or seemed in over their heads. You need a therapist who actually knows how to work with eating disorders and body image issues. And - let's be real - those issues are not the only ones you're facing! Anxiety, trauma, the list goes on.
My therapeutic style is human-centered, strengths-based, and grounded in evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR.
I work primarily with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, whether due to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or identity shifts. I have a particular passion for working with professionals navigating high-pressure environments, and with neurodivergent adults seeking deeper self-understanding, support with interpersonal dynamics, and a greater sense of agency and authenticity in their lives. I am deeply committed to creating spaces that feel safe, collaborative, and affirming, where you can explore what is happening your life, and understand why, and what meaningful, sustainable change might look like.
My therapeutic style is human-centered, strengths-based, and grounded in evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR.
I work primarily with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, whether due to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or identity shifts. I have a particular passion for working with professionals navigating high-pressure environments, and with neurodivergent adults seeking deeper self-understanding, support with interpersonal dynamics, and a greater sense of agency and authenticity in their lives. I am deeply committed to creating spaces that feel safe, collaborative, and affirming, where you can explore what is happening your life, and understand why, and what meaningful, sustainable change might look like.
Drawing from ACT, CBT, psychodynamic, and family systems therapies, I tailor sessions to foster deeper understanding and meaningful change without unnecessary delay.
Life can start to feel like a blur—work, responsibilities, and stress pile up until you’re just getting through the day. If you feel stuck, disconnected, or burned out, you’re not alone. I help individuals move beyond survival mode and toward real, lasting change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, or just feeling overwhelmed, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, improve communication, and build the life you actually want. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own—support makes a difference.
Drawing from ACT, CBT, psychodynamic, and family systems therapies, I tailor sessions to foster deeper understanding and meaningful change without unnecessary delay.
Life can start to feel like a blur—work, responsibilities, and stress pile up until you’re just getting through the day. If you feel stuck, disconnected, or burned out, you’re not alone. I help individuals move beyond survival mode and toward real, lasting change. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, or just feeling overwhelmed, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself, improve communication, and build the life you actually want. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own—support makes a difference.
Susannah Stein LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW , LCSW-C, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20009
Greetings! My name is Susannah. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I work through a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, utilizing techniques of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness to support healthy coping with life’s challenges and stressors. My passion is helping teens and young adults navigate life transitions, which can include experiences of grief and loss, trauma, depression and anxiety. My goal is to provide an empathic presence to support clients through times of challenge as well as possibility, with an emphasis on skill building so that clients build the capacity to cope effectively and meet their goals.
Greetings! My name is Susannah. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I work through a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, utilizing techniques of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness to support healthy coping with life’s challenges and stressors. My passion is helping teens and young adults navigate life transitions, which can include experiences of grief and loss, trauma, depression and anxiety. My goal is to provide an empathic presence to support clients through times of challenge as well as possibility, with an emphasis on skill building so that clients build the capacity to cope effectively and meet their goals.
Additionally, I work with the queer community and those navigating complex issues related to body acceptance, comfort, and processing grief stemming from life stressors.
Life as a neurodivergent person can feel like a tightrope walk. There can be so many barriers to accessing essential things like education, employment, and social connections. Constantly having to adapt to environments that don't meet your needs can really impact your emotional and physical health, sometimes leading to burnout or shutdown. If you're also part of the queer community, these challenges can feel even more intense, often leading to a sense of isolation and the feeling that you're facing these struggles on your own.
Additionally, I work with the queer community and those navigating complex issues related to body acceptance, comfort, and processing grief stemming from life stressors.
Life as a neurodivergent person can feel like a tightrope walk. There can be so many barriers to accessing essential things like education, employment, and social connections. Constantly having to adapt to environments that don't meet your needs can really impact your emotional and physical health, sometimes leading to burnout or shutdown. If you're also part of the queer community, these challenges can feel even more intense, often leading to a sense of isolation and the feeling that you're facing these struggles on your own.
I use tools like IFS-informed “parts” work, body-based somatic exploration, and mindfulness/ ACT/DBT to help clients become more emotionally present and more intentional in their lives.
I particularly enjoy working with dads, and parents in general. I'm a great fit for men managing the pressures of love, work, and masculinity in a complicated world. I love helping meditators, mind-body adventurers, and spiritual seekers of all stripes. And I work well with autistic or "autistic-ish" adults who want to relate to neurodivergence in new ways.
I use tools like IFS-informed “parts” work, body-based somatic exploration, and mindfulness/ ACT/DBT to help clients become more emotionally present and more intentional in their lives.
I particularly enjoy working with dads, and parents in general. I'm a great fit for men managing the pressures of love, work, and masculinity in a complicated world. I love helping meditators, mind-body adventurers, and spiritual seekers of all stripes. And I work well with autistic or "autistic-ish" adults who want to relate to neurodivergence in new ways.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but it’s also a powerful act of courage.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while incorporating a blend of other treatment modalities. I aim to tune into the individual needs of my clients and my approach is holistic, focusing on your overall well-being. Together, we’ll work collaboratively to develop personalized strategies that align with your unique needs.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but it’s also a powerful act of courage.
I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while incorporating a blend of other treatment modalities. I aim to tune into the individual needs of my clients and my approach is holistic, focusing on your overall well-being. Together, we’ll work collaboratively to develop personalized strategies that align with your unique needs.
I use techniques such as motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and insight-oriented psychotherapy in my practice to help people better understand the nature of the difficulties they have been facing and make lasting progress towards their personal goals.
A number of things can get in the way of us having the life that we want. My role in therapy is to help clients think through strategies to better enable themselves to navigate the transitions and the difficult circumstances they encounter to ultimately become the person they want to be. Therapy is about living an authentic life by taking action on the things that matter most to us, living in the direction of what we see as valuable, and engaging fully in what we do. Let me help you become "unstuck" from old patterns and develop the tools to live a more satisfying life. You do not have to figure this out on your own.
I use techniques such as motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and insight-oriented psychotherapy in my practice to help people better understand the nature of the difficulties they have been facing and make lasting progress towards their personal goals.
A number of things can get in the way of us having the life that we want. My role in therapy is to help clients think through strategies to better enable themselves to navigate the transitions and the difficult circumstances they encounter to ultimately become the person they want to be. Therapy is about living an authentic life by taking action on the things that matter most to us, living in the direction of what we see as valuable, and engaging fully in what we do. Let me help you become "unstuck" from old patterns and develop the tools to live a more satisfying life. You do not have to figure this out on your own.
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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.