Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Bal Harbour, FL
Anxiety, chronic stress, or relationship tension can become overwhelming when your mind won’t slow down and emotional balance feels hard to regain. You may be functioning day to day, yet feel mentally overloaded, tense, or stuck in patterns that aren’t improving. I’m Dr. Christian Rizea, a licensed psychologist who works with adults seeking structured, evidence-based therapy focused on clarity, emotional regulation, and lasting change.
Anxiety, chronic stress, or relationship tension can become overwhelming when your mind won’t slow down and emotional balance feels hard to regain. You may be functioning day to day, yet feel mentally overloaded, tense, or stuck in patterns that aren’t improving. I’m Dr. Christian Rizea, a licensed psychologist who works with adults seeking structured, evidence-based therapy focused on clarity, emotional regulation, and lasting change.
My experiences include working with depression, anxiety, life transitions and challenges (dating, moving to a new place, starting a new job, starting college, losing a loved one, coping with world events such as the pandemic), identity stressors (culture, gender, sexuality, discrimination), empowerment, trauma healing, and self- acceptance.
Do you feel different and misunderstood? Does it feel like a struggle to make sense of things? As a latinx, I have often struggled to find my place in a world that feels difficult to navigate. However, nothing makes me more proud than being me, and I want to help you feel better about yourself. My work as a therapist has been guided by fierce passion and compassion. I strongly believe we all have a place in the world, and that we not only fit, but we benefit it with our presence. Safety, empathy, and understanding are values that guide my practice as we work together to heal, grow, and help you understand the world around you.
My experiences include working with depression, anxiety, life transitions and challenges (dating, moving to a new place, starting a new job, starting college, losing a loved one, coping with world events such as the pandemic), identity stressors (culture, gender, sexuality, discrimination), empowerment, trauma healing, and self- acceptance.
Do you feel different and misunderstood? Does it feel like a struggle to make sense of things? As a latinx, I have often struggled to find my place in a world that feels difficult to navigate. However, nothing makes me more proud than being me, and I want to help you feel better about yourself. My work as a therapist has been guided by fierce passion and compassion. I strongly believe we all have a place in the world, and that we not only fit, but we benefit it with our presence. Safety, empathy, and understanding are values that guide my practice as we work together to heal, grow, and help you understand the world around you.
Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today page. I am glad that you have found the courage in seeking a therapist, and I invite you to reach out to me to collaboratively assist you in achieving optimal emotional wellness and your life goals.
Thank you for visiting my Psychology Today page. I am glad that you have found the courage in seeking a therapist, and I invite you to reach out to me to collaboratively assist you in achieving optimal emotional wellness and your life goals.
Are you hurting, feeling lonely in your relationship? Is your spouse thinking of leaving you? What happened? Is communication difficult? Learn the Arvon Method to you re-create the magic in your marriage. Feel fully heard and respected. Through counseling, I can help couples who have had an affair find intimacy and create a plan to connect, feel safe, understood, and desired again. If your partner doesn't want to come in, we can start together and formulate a plan . Love and connection is true happiness. If you're experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety, this can be addressed individually as well.
Are you hurting, feeling lonely in your relationship? Is your spouse thinking of leaving you? What happened? Is communication difficult? Learn the Arvon Method to you re-create the magic in your marriage. Feel fully heard and respected. Through counseling, I can help couples who have had an affair find intimacy and create a plan to connect, feel safe, understood, and desired again. If your partner doesn't want to come in, we can start together and formulate a plan . Love and connection is true happiness. If you're experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety, this can be addressed individually as well.
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Hello! Are you looking for a non judgemental, supportive, compassionate and skilled guide for managing challenging life transitions, self-destructive behaviours, difficult emotions or unhelpful thoughts? Let me help you find a way forward in discovering and enjoying your life. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families find their way forward.
Hello! Are you looking for a non judgemental, supportive, compassionate and skilled guide for managing challenging life transitions, self-destructive behaviours, difficult emotions or unhelpful thoughts? Let me help you find a way forward in discovering and enjoying your life. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families find their way forward.
If you're looking to manage the chaos while keeping your edge, I'm here to support you. Reach out and let's work together to ease the growing stress of your job, so you can feel more in control and confident.
My professional background is in supporting first responders and their families, helping them rebuild their strength and build stronger family connections.
My passion is supporting first responders in the state of Florida by providing targeted mental health outreach and education to address work-related stressors. I have completed the UCF-Restores Redline and Blueline Cultural Competency Training.
If you're looking to manage the chaos while keeping your edge, I'm here to support you. Reach out and let's work together to ease the growing stress of your job, so you can feel more in control and confident.
My professional background is in supporting first responders and their families, helping them rebuild their strength and build stronger family connections.
My passion is supporting first responders in the state of Florida by providing targeted mental health outreach and education to address work-related stressors. I have completed the UCF-Restores Redline and Blueline Cultural Competency Training.
Hello, I’m Amanda Clark, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Florida. I support individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, and complex mental health challenges. I’m dedicated to helping you find balance, build resilience, and reconnect with your values.
Hello, I’m Amanda Clark, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Florida. I support individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, and complex mental health challenges. I’m dedicated to helping you find balance, build resilience, and reconnect with your values.
My name is Deborah Katsikas and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working as a therapist in Miami, Florida. I believe that reaching out for help is one of the bravest things an individual can do, and therapy is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves. I am fortunate to be a part of a wonderful practice, South Miami Psychology Group, located in Pinecrest, Florida, where I provide individual therapy to adults.
My name is Deborah Katsikas and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working as a therapist in Miami, Florida. I believe that reaching out for help is one of the bravest things an individual can do, and therapy is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves. I am fortunate to be a part of a wonderful practice, South Miami Psychology Group, located in Pinecrest, Florida, where I provide individual therapy to adults.
I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience helping adults develop effective skills for coping with stress. Life can present with many challenges including a difficult work environment, job loss, loss of a loved one, health issues, and other life transitions. Stress can take toll on your physical and emotional health. Poor sleep, pain, anxiety, and appetite changes are all ways stress can affect you. My objective is to help you acquire skills that you can use to feel more empowered and reduce the negative impact of stress on your wellbeing, interpersonal relationships, and quality of life.
I am a licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience helping adults develop effective skills for coping with stress. Life can present with many challenges including a difficult work environment, job loss, loss of a loved one, health issues, and other life transitions. Stress can take toll on your physical and emotional health. Poor sleep, pain, anxiety, and appetite changes are all ways stress can affect you. My objective is to help you acquire skills that you can use to feel more empowered and reduce the negative impact of stress on your wellbeing, interpersonal relationships, and quality of life.
Everyone has the potential to change, grow and heal. I believe that psychotherapy can be a powerful tool toward these goals. Effective therapy requires an authentic therapist-client relationship, and I strive to create an environment filled with trust and understanding. I will encourage you to deepen your understanding of your experiences and emotional life, as well as identifying the areas where you are not feeling fulfilled and creating more fruitful options.
Everyone has the potential to change, grow and heal. I believe that psychotherapy can be a powerful tool toward these goals. Effective therapy requires an authentic therapist-client relationship, and I strive to create an environment filled with trust and understanding. I will encourage you to deepen your understanding of your experiences and emotional life, as well as identifying the areas where you are not feeling fulfilled and creating more fruitful options.
I utilize interventions and principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and follow a trauma-informed approach.
Are you tired of waking up and feeling like you're on a hamster wheel? Does the painful past you thought was in the rear view mirror keep popping up? Perhaps you're feeling stuck and overwhelmed, or struggling with life changes and don't know where to start. Taking the time to heal, grow, and bloom into your best version is the best gift you can give yourself! I'm happy to support you on your journey towards self actualization. Therapy can provide amazing benefits including, developing new coping skills, increasing self awareness, receiving emotional support in a safe space, improved mental health, and growth.
I utilize interventions and principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and follow a trauma-informed approach.
Are you tired of waking up and feeling like you're on a hamster wheel? Does the painful past you thought was in the rear view mirror keep popping up? Perhaps you're feeling stuck and overwhelmed, or struggling with life changes and don't know where to start. Taking the time to heal, grow, and bloom into your best version is the best gift you can give yourself! I'm happy to support you on your journey towards self actualization. Therapy can provide amazing benefits including, developing new coping skills, increasing self awareness, receiving emotional support in a safe space, improved mental health, and growth.
Life can resemble a journey filled with straight paths, unexpected curves, and occasional detours. There are moments when we might feel lost, encounter dead ends, or navigate through uncertainty. During these times, having a supportive co-pilot can be invaluable in helping us stay focused on our goals.
Life can resemble a journey filled with straight paths, unexpected curves, and occasional detours. There are moments when we might feel lost, encounter dead ends, or navigate through uncertainty. During these times, having a supportive co-pilot can be invaluable in helping us stay focused on our goals.
Now accepting new clients // Weekdays and evening appointments available. I strive to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, children and families. **I am fluent in Spanish** Me esfuerzo por aportar una combinación eficaz de experiencia, pericia, claridad, preocupación y acción al proceso de asesoramiento para maximizar los resultados y brindar sanación genuina y plenitud a las personas, los niños y las familias. // I am trained to conduct effective immigration evaluations.
Now accepting new clients // Weekdays and evening appointments available. I strive to bring an effective blend of experience, expertise, clarity, concern and action to the counseling process in order to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness to individuals, children and families. **I am fluent in Spanish** Me esfuerzo por aportar una combinación eficaz de experiencia, pericia, claridad, preocupación y acción al proceso de asesoramiento para maximizar los resultados y brindar sanación genuina y plenitud a las personas, los niños y las familias. // I am trained to conduct effective immigration evaluations.
Using compassionate, evidence-based approaches like ACT,CBT, and DBT.
Since 2014, I’ve helped children, teens, and adults navigate life transitions, depression, and self-esteem challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, I’m here to guide you toward emotional balance and confidence. Together, we’ll tackle negative thoughts, navigate big emotions, and build resilience. From trauma healing to improving relationships and communication skills, I use a compassionate, goal-oriented approach to foster understanding and growth. Let’s work together to overcome challenges, thrive emotionally, and create the life you love—one step at a time. I am also a qualified supervisor for FL.
Using compassionate, evidence-based approaches like ACT,CBT, and DBT.
Since 2014, I’ve helped children, teens, and adults navigate life transitions, depression, and self-esteem challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck, I’m here to guide you toward emotional balance and confidence. Together, we’ll tackle negative thoughts, navigate big emotions, and build resilience. From trauma healing to improving relationships and communication skills, I use a compassionate, goal-oriented approach to foster understanding and growth. Let’s work together to overcome challenges, thrive emotionally, and create the life you love—one step at a time. I am also a qualified supervisor for FL.
You keep telling yourself you'll stop. The drinking, the shutting down, the pulling away from people who matter. But willpower hasn't worked, and you're starting to wonder if something is just broken in you.
It isn't. What looks like a bad habit or a character flaw is usually something much older. A pattern that started as a way to survive pain you didn't know how to carry. The substance, the emotional walls, the relationship cycles you can't seem to exit. These made sense once. Now they're costing you things you can't afford to keep losing.
You keep telling yourself you'll stop. The drinking, the shutting down, the pulling away from people who matter. But willpower hasn't worked, and you're starting to wonder if something is just broken in you.
It isn't. What looks like a bad habit or a character flaw is usually something much older. A pattern that started as a way to survive pain you didn't know how to carry. The substance, the emotional walls, the relationship cycles you can't seem to exit. These made sense once. Now they're costing you things you can't afford to keep losing.
The ideal client would be someone who is willing to work on themselves and take measures to overcome their obstacles to improve their lives.
The ideal client would be someone who is willing to work on themselves and take measures to overcome their obstacles to improve their lives.
I' am a compassionate and dedicated individual focused on breaking down the stigma on mental health and trauma. Aiding my clients getting them unstuck, and make lasting changes that will inspire them to create a life they love! I provide trauma-informed care ;a non-judgmental, client centered ,holistic approach to therapy. I have had extensive training and experience in the practice of mental health treatment and trauma recovery with children, Families and Adults since 2016. I tailor evidence-based treatment approaches to fit each individual meeting their goals, manage life stressors and reducing trauma symptoms.
I' am a compassionate and dedicated individual focused on breaking down the stigma on mental health and trauma. Aiding my clients getting them unstuck, and make lasting changes that will inspire them to create a life they love! I provide trauma-informed care ;a non-judgmental, client centered ,holistic approach to therapy. I have had extensive training and experience in the practice of mental health treatment and trauma recovery with children, Families and Adults since 2016. I tailor evidence-based treatment approaches to fit each individual meeting their goals, manage life stressors and reducing trauma symptoms.
I have received advanced training in Interpersonal Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy and assessment/evaluation with children, teens, adults, and families. I work with clients of all ages, from toddlers to older adults, with diverse diagnoses and life stressors, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, parent-child and peer-based relationship difficulties, grief and loss, divorce and family transitions, disruptive behaviors, learning difficulties, and identity development. I pride myself on standing side-by-side with my clients as they move towards brighter futures by implementing small changes that lead to contented, calm, and complete lives.
I have received advanced training in Interpersonal Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy and assessment/evaluation with children, teens, adults, and families. I work with clients of all ages, from toddlers to older adults, with diverse diagnoses and life stressors, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, parent-child and peer-based relationship difficulties, grief and loss, divorce and family transitions, disruptive behaviors, learning difficulties, and identity development. I pride myself on standing side-by-side with my clients as they move towards brighter futures by implementing small changes that lead to contented, calm, and complete lives.
For the past 3 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people through life’s challenges, helping them build confidence, heal, and reconnect with themselves. I’m a therapist who keeps it open, genuine, and nonjudgmental. You can bring anything to our sessions, and my focus is on creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and never rushed. I support clients with anxiety, depression, overthinking, self-doubt, grief, family issues, identity exploration, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
For the past 3 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people through life’s challenges, helping them build confidence, heal, and reconnect with themselves. I’m a therapist who keeps it open, genuine, and nonjudgmental. You can bring anything to our sessions, and my focus is on creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and never rushed. I support clients with anxiety, depression, overthinking, self-doubt, grief, family issues, identity exploration, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
Are you concerned about your marriage? Do you feel betrayed or stuck in a destructive cycle you can’t seem to break? Are you experiencing a lack of intimacy or emotional connection? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this alone. I can help you rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and deepen your connection with both your partner and yourself. Together, we can get your relationship back on track and support you in emerging stronger, healthier, and more connected. My goal is to help you live a more authentic, fulfilling life, grounded in emotional clarity and relational resilience.
Are you concerned about your marriage? Do you feel betrayed or stuck in a destructive cycle you can’t seem to break? Are you experiencing a lack of intimacy or emotional connection? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this alone. I can help you rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and deepen your connection with both your partner and yourself. Together, we can get your relationship back on track and support you in emerging stronger, healthier, and more connected. My goal is to help you live a more authentic, fulfilling life, grounded in emotional clarity and relational resilience.
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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.