Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Lowndes County, GA
Are you struggling with past trauma that keeps showing up in your relationships?
Do you find yourself shutting down, overreacting, or feeling emotionally distant, even when you want connection? You’re not “too much” your nervous system may still be in survival mode. You may be trying your best to communicate, trust, stay calm, or feel close yet something keeps pulling you back into fear, defensiveness, or disconnection. If that resonates, I want you to know that nothing is wrong with you. Your mind and body may still be responding to old experiences that never fully had the chance to heal.
Are you struggling with past trauma that keeps showing up in your relationships?
Do you find yourself shutting down, overreacting, or feeling emotionally distant, even when you want connection? You’re not “too much” your nervous system may still be in survival mode. You may be trying your best to communicate, trust, stay calm, or feel close yet something keeps pulling you back into fear, defensiveness, or disconnection. If that resonates, I want you to know that nothing is wrong with you. Your mind and body may still be responding to old experiences that never fully had the chance to heal.
I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. My goal is to create a supportive environment where you can be your authentic self while working toward meaningful change. I value honesty, collaboration, and building a genuine therapeutic relationship because healing happens best when you feel safe and supported. I have experience working with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, stress, personality disorders, substance use, and co-occurring mental health conditions. I also have a background in crisis intervention.
I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. My goal is to create a supportive environment where you can be your authentic self while working toward meaningful change. I value honesty, collaboration, and building a genuine therapeutic relationship because healing happens best when you feel safe and supported. I have experience working with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, stress, personality disorders, substance use, and co-occurring mental health conditions. I also have a background in crisis intervention.
With more than a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges. I primarily work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship challenges. I provide an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients. My hope is to provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and heal from past wounds. Together we will build insight, develop practical tools, and foster lasting growth and resilience.
With more than a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of helping adults and adolescents navigate life's challenges. I primarily work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship challenges. I provide an affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients. My hope is to provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences and heal from past wounds. Together we will build insight, develop practical tools, and foster lasting growth and resilience.
I am looking for clients who are ready to make a change in their own lives by partnering with me to find the best path forward. If you are in the Valdosta, GA area, call my office at The Better Mood Clinic at 229-333-2273 and ask to see me (in-person and telehealth options available). I am also available for telehealth throughout the state of Georgia via Headway through the link on this profile.
I am looking for clients who are ready to make a change in their own lives by partnering with me to find the best path forward. If you are in the Valdosta, GA area, call my office at The Better Mood Clinic at 229-333-2273 and ask to see me (in-person and telehealth options available). I am also available for telehealth throughout the state of Georgia via Headway through the link on this profile.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples navigating life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges who are ready to grow but may feel stuck or misunderstood. They want peace, connection, and purpose—whether that means healing from the past, strengthening relationships, or rediscovering themselves. I enjoy helping clients break cycles, uncover strengths, and create lasting change through authenticity, humor, and honest reflection.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples navigating life transitions, trauma, or relationship challenges who are ready to grow but may feel stuck or misunderstood. They want peace, connection, and purpose—whether that means healing from the past, strengthening relationships, or rediscovering themselves. I enjoy helping clients break cycles, uncover strengths, and create lasting change through authenticity, humor, and honest reflection.
I’ve spent over 30 years helping people of all ages work through life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, grief, family struggles, or past trauma. Lately, I’ve become especially passionate about supporting those in high stress, helping professionals who carry a lot of emotional weight from their work. My goal is to offer a safe, down-to-earth space where clients feel understood, supported, and ready to move forward. My approach to therapy is grounded, flexible, and deeply client-centered.
I’ve spent over 30 years helping people of all ages work through life’s challenges—whether it’s anxiety, grief, family struggles, or past trauma. Lately, I’ve become especially passionate about supporting those in high stress, helping professionals who carry a lot of emotional weight from their work. My goal is to offer a safe, down-to-earth space where clients feel understood, supported, and ready to move forward. My approach to therapy is grounded, flexible, and deeply client-centered.
I believe in an integrative, holistic approach to mental health and wellness. No matter your struggles, I strive to create a safe and secure space for you to feel accepted and free to tackle your problems.
I believe in an integrative, holistic approach to mental health and wellness. No matter your struggles, I strive to create a safe and secure space for you to feel accepted and free to tackle your problems.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
I am passionate about being able to help clients learn to help themselves. Often times, we aren't equipped with the tools and knowledge to move through life's challenges. I specialize in helping my clients heal from underlying traumas that continue to cause distress, while also treating current symptoms of anxiety and depression. I hope that each of my clients feel validated, supported, and valued. I am inspired by seeing my clients begin making necessary changes in their own lives to improve their overall wellbeing.
I am passionate about being able to help clients learn to help themselves. Often times, we aren't equipped with the tools and knowledge to move through life's challenges. I specialize in helping my clients heal from underlying traumas that continue to cause distress, while also treating current symptoms of anxiety and depression. I hope that each of my clients feel validated, supported, and valued. I am inspired by seeing my clients begin making necessary changes in their own lives to improve their overall wellbeing.
Many of my clients are women who look like they have it all together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck on the inside. They are often balancing careers, marriage, parenting, caregiving, or other responsibilities while quietly carrying the weight of everyone else's needs. Others come to me during major life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, burnout, or when anxiety and depression have made it difficult to feel like themselves again.
Many of my clients are women who look like they have it all together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck on the inside. They are often balancing careers, marriage, parenting, caregiving, or other responsibilities while quietly carrying the weight of everyone else's needs. Others come to me during major life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, burnout, or when anxiety and depression have made it difficult to feel like themselves again.
Your mind deserves the same care as your body—and we make that process feel real, relatable, and judgment-free. Whether you're navigating stress, relationships, anxiety, or just trying to figure life out, this is a space where you can show up as you are and actually be heard.
Your mind deserves the same care as your body—and we make that process feel real, relatable, and judgment-free. Whether you're navigating stress, relationships, anxiety, or just trying to figure life out, this is a space where you can show up as you are and actually be heard.
EnSpire Counseling & Wellness, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, RPT, CFRC
1 Endorsed
Valdosta, GA 31602
EnSpire Counseling & Wellness is a comprehensive Mental Health & Wellness Center comprised of a multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare and wellness professionals providing hope, healing, and restoration. Our purpose is to help create a healthy and supportive environment for clients' success through services that address and enhance overall emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. EnSpire’s mission and philosophy is holistic and designed to empower, encourage, and enlighten individuals, families, and couples in our local and surrounding communities.
EnSpire Counseling & Wellness is a comprehensive Mental Health & Wellness Center comprised of a multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare and wellness professionals providing hope, healing, and restoration. Our purpose is to help create a healthy and supportive environment for clients' success through services that address and enhance overall emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. EnSpire’s mission and philosophy is holistic and designed to empower, encourage, and enlighten individuals, families, and couples in our local and surrounding communities.
You may look like you're holding it all together on the outside, but inside you're exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying the weight of past experiences. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I believe therapy is most effective when you feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood. Together, we'll explore the challenges you're facing, identify patterns, and build on your existing strengths to create lasting change!
You may look like you're holding it all together on the outside, but inside you're exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying the weight of past experiences. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, struggling with self-doubt, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I believe therapy is most effective when you feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood. Together, we'll explore the challenges you're facing, identify patterns, and build on your existing strengths to create lasting change!
I am a fully licensed bilingual clinician working with a diverse population. Since 2009, I have worked with adolescents and children as well as families, and groups. I have worked with clients suffering with depression, multiple personalities, trauma, alcohol abuse, anxiety, anger, physical/emotional and sexual abuse, self mutilators, bullying, conduct/oppositional disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and self esteem.
I am a fully licensed bilingual clinician working with a diverse population. Since 2009, I have worked with adolescents and children as well as families, and groups. I have worked with clients suffering with depression, multiple personalities, trauma, alcohol abuse, anxiety, anger, physical/emotional and sexual abuse, self mutilators, bullying, conduct/oppositional disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and self esteem.
Therapy allows me to work with people from all walks of life. My experience has led me to working with people who have experienced medical trauma and grief. I have spent many years helping people with chronic illness find ways to create meaning and satisfaction in their life.I also work with people who are coping with anxiety, depression, stress, and many other life challenges. Anyone who wants to find a balance between their emotional and physical health to be the best version of themselves. From self improvement to coping with life threatening illness, I enjoy clients who want to grow emotionally.
Therapy allows me to work with people from all walks of life. My experience has led me to working with people who have experienced medical trauma and grief. I have spent many years helping people with chronic illness find ways to create meaning and satisfaction in their life.I also work with people who are coping with anxiety, depression, stress, and many other life challenges. Anyone who wants to find a balance between their emotional and physical health to be the best version of themselves. From self improvement to coping with life threatening illness, I enjoy clients who want to grow emotionally.
I am an associate professional counselor at Therapy Counseling Center and Consultation. My in-house supervisor is Patricia Cosey, LPC, GA003066, CPCS-4314.
With a strong foundation in psychology and clinical mental health counseling, I bring a deep commitment to client advocacy, reflective listening, and cultural responsiveness to my work.
To best help each individual my counseling approach is rooted in Adlerian theory, with a holistic and client-centered perspective that recognizes the importance of understanding each individual within the context of their relationships, lifestyle, and personal experiences.
I am an associate professional counselor at Therapy Counseling Center and Consultation. My in-house supervisor is Patricia Cosey, LPC, GA003066, CPCS-4314.
With a strong foundation in psychology and clinical mental health counseling, I bring a deep commitment to client advocacy, reflective listening, and cultural responsiveness to my work.
To best help each individual my counseling approach is rooted in Adlerian theory, with a holistic and client-centered perspective that recognizes the importance of understanding each individual within the context of their relationships, lifestyle, and personal experiences.
Let's be honest; life is hard sometimes! We don't always have the answers or the tools we would like to have for every scenario we encounter. That's where counseling can help bridge the gap between who we have been and who we would like to be. I would love a chance to talk to you more and see how I can help!
Let's be honest; life is hard sometimes! We don't always have the answers or the tools we would like to have for every scenario we encounter. That's where counseling can help bridge the gap between who we have been and who we would like to be. I would love a chance to talk to you more and see how I can help!
Are you going through a difficult or painful season in your life, either on your own or in your relationship? Maybe you’ve experienced something traumatic, or you and your partner feel stuck and unsure how to reconnect. You’re not alone. I have specialized training in evidence-based therapies to support both individuals and couples.
My work with couples is grounded in the Gottman Method, a research-based approach that helps improve communication, strengthen emotional connection, and navigate conflict more effectively. I also use trauma-informed, empowering techniques in a supportive environment.
Are you going through a difficult or painful season in your life, either on your own or in your relationship? Maybe you’ve experienced something traumatic, or you and your partner feel stuck and unsure how to reconnect. You’re not alone. I have specialized training in evidence-based therapies to support both individuals and couples.
My work with couples is grounded in the Gottman Method, a research-based approach that helps improve communication, strengthen emotional connection, and navigate conflict more effectively. I also use trauma-informed, empowering techniques in a supportive environment.
I believe it takes courage to acknowledge when things feel overwhelming and ask for help. As a therapist, I am here to create a safe space where you can openly express yourself and provide the therapeutic support you need. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I view therapy as a journey, one that you will not have to travel alone. If you decide to start therapy with me, we will start wherever you are most comfortable. The first few sessions are for you to get to know me and for me to get to know you, no pressure. Then we discuss where to go from there.
I believe it takes courage to acknowledge when things feel overwhelming and ask for help. As a therapist, I am here to create a safe space where you can openly express yourself and provide the therapeutic support you need. I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I view therapy as a journey, one that you will not have to travel alone. If you decide to start therapy with me, we will start wherever you are most comfortable. The first few sessions are for you to get to know me and for me to get to know you, no pressure. Then we discuss where to go from there.
I tailor treatment using a range of evidence-based modalities, including Person-Centered Therapy, DBT/RO-DBT, CPT, CBT, ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness, IFS, and play-based interventions.
Hi, I’m Chastidy Boutin, LCSW. I earned my MSW degree in 2021. Since then, I’ve worked with both adults and children across the lifespan, supporting people through their needs.
Some of the challenges you will find most of my patients struggle with are anxiety, ADHD/Neurodiversity, addictive behaviors, complex trauma, inner family abuse/ dysfunctional dynamics, and those with separated and/or blended families.
I tailor treatment using a range of evidence-based modalities, including Person-Centered Therapy, DBT/RO-DBT, CPT, CBT, ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness, IFS, and play-based interventions.
Hi, I’m Chastidy Boutin, LCSW. I earned my MSW degree in 2021. Since then, I’ve worked with both adults and children across the lifespan, supporting people through their needs.
Some of the challenges you will find most of my patients struggle with are anxiety, ADHD/Neurodiversity, addictive behaviors, complex trauma, inner family abuse/ dysfunctional dynamics, and those with separated and/or blended families.
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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.