Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Buena Vista County, IA
Life can bring many challenges, struggles, and difficult times. All of us have had seasons when we felt stuck and hopeless and in need of a starting point for healing and recovery. Very often, the past is present in disruptive ways, making it difficult to enjoy the moment or causing damage to our relationships. Sometimes worries can become consuming and we find ourselves simply surviving, instead of thriving. My passion is to walk alongside you, offering evidence-based treatment approaches, as you discover and embrace the life you want to live.
Life can bring many challenges, struggles, and difficult times. All of us have had seasons when we felt stuck and hopeless and in need of a starting point for healing and recovery. Very often, the past is present in disruptive ways, making it difficult to enjoy the moment or causing damage to our relationships. Sometimes worries can become consuming and we find ourselves simply surviving, instead of thriving. My passion is to walk alongside you, offering evidence-based treatment approaches, as you discover and embrace the life you want to live.
I am a temporary licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting individuals across a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide in person therapy for children, adolescents and adults in the Spencer and Storm Lake area. Offering telehealth counseling across Iowa with a focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
I am a temporary licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting individuals across a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. I provide in person therapy for children, adolescents and adults in the Spencer and Storm Lake area. Offering telehealth counseling across Iowa with a focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and personal growth.
If you are reading this, you are most likely considering getting in touch with a therapist. Regardless of the reason or reasons, I believe that it is important for you to recognize and honor your strength in reaching this point. I know that it can be difficult to ask for help, but if you are ready, I am here. Creating an environment that is judgment-free and unwaveringly supportive is exceptionally important to me. My desire is to work with clients who feel that there is something preventing them from living their best and most fulfilling life.
If you are reading this, you are most likely considering getting in touch with a therapist. Regardless of the reason or reasons, I believe that it is important for you to recognize and honor your strength in reaching this point. I know that it can be difficult to ask for help, but if you are ready, I am here. Creating an environment that is judgment-free and unwaveringly supportive is exceptionally important to me. My desire is to work with clients who feel that there is something preventing them from living their best and most fulfilling life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, trying to manage anxiety, past experiences, relationship stress, or a major life transition while still showing up for school, work, or the people you care about. You want support that feels safe, genuine, and respectful, without pressure or judgment.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, trying to manage anxiety, past experiences, relationship stress, or a major life transition while still showing up for school, work, or the people you care about. You want support that feels safe, genuine, and respectful, without pressure or judgment.
Jocelyn Wilson is a clinical social worker, and Francine Ybarra-Rojas is a marriage and family therapist. They both have 25+ years of experience. They bring a depth and richness of life experience, and a deep compassion for people. Whether you are managing chronic mental illness and/or navigating challenging family dynamics, trauma, or life transitions, Jocelyn + Francine will listen deeply and witness your journey to help you facilitate self-discovery, wholeness, and healing so you can flourish.
Jocelyn Wilson is a clinical social worker, and Francine Ybarra-Rojas is a marriage and family therapist. They both have 25+ years of experience. They bring a depth and richness of life experience, and a deep compassion for people. Whether you are managing chronic mental illness and/or navigating challenging family dynamics, trauma, or life transitions, Jocelyn + Francine will listen deeply and witness your journey to help you facilitate self-discovery, wholeness, and healing so you can flourish.
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or other struggles in your life? Maybe you avoid these feelings by stuffing your emotions down or distracting yourself with activities that ultimately don’t fix anything. Avoidance feels good now, but we know deep down it won’t bring the relief that we are craving. What you need is someone who is safe to talk to and who seeks to understand you. That will make a tremendous difference in your ability to cope and experience life with the joy, contentment, and purpose you are desiring.
Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or other struggles in your life? Maybe you avoid these feelings by stuffing your emotions down or distracting yourself with activities that ultimately don’t fix anything. Avoidance feels good now, but we know deep down it won’t bring the relief that we are craving. What you need is someone who is safe to talk to and who seeks to understand you. That will make a tremendous difference in your ability to cope and experience life with the joy, contentment, and purpose you are desiring.
Hi there! I am currently accepting clients for individual therapy, with a focus on young adults, moms, and women who are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain about their path, or looking to reconnect with themselves. I’m passionate about supporting others in navigating the complexities of life and understand how challenging it can be to balance everything while trying to prioritize your own well-being. My goal is to provide a safe, empathetic space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll work to explore your thoughts, emotions, and circumstances, helping you move toward a more connected and fulfilling life.
Hi there! I am currently accepting clients for individual therapy, with a focus on young adults, moms, and women who are feeling overwhelmed, uncertain about their path, or looking to reconnect with themselves. I’m passionate about supporting others in navigating the complexities of life and understand how challenging it can be to balance everything while trying to prioritize your own well-being. My goal is to provide a safe, empathetic space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, we’ll work to explore your thoughts, emotions, and circumstances, helping you move toward a more connected and fulfilling life.
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Welcome! I’m a licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW) who combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help women navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, whether you’re balancing anxious thoughts, motherhood, work, or everyday stress.
I take a holistic, collaborative approach, recognizing the connection between mental and physical health. Together, we will explore your goals, uncover patterns, and develop practical tools to help you feel grounded, heard, and more at peace.
Welcome! I’m a licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW) who combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to help women navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel truly seen, whether you’re balancing anxious thoughts, motherhood, work, or everyday stress.
I take a holistic, collaborative approach, recognizing the connection between mental and physical health. Together, we will explore your goals, uncover patterns, and develop practical tools to help you feel grounded, heard, and more at peace.
My name is Annette and I have provided many types of Social Work Services and Therapy in my last 29 years of employment.
My focus is Trauma Focused Care which includes EMDR, Somatic, and DBT therapies.
I have a background in treating victims of crime, sexual abuse, relationship abuse, and emotional neglect.
I have experience working with betrayal trauma, abusive relationships, and compulsive behaviors.
My approach is providing ways a client can obtain their own inner peace, comfort, and relief as they connect to their true self.
My name is Annette and I have provided many types of Social Work Services and Therapy in my last 29 years of employment.
My focus is Trauma Focused Care which includes EMDR, Somatic, and DBT therapies.
I have a background in treating victims of crime, sexual abuse, relationship abuse, and emotional neglect.
I have experience working with betrayal trauma, abusive relationships, and compulsive behaviors.
My approach is providing ways a client can obtain their own inner peace, comfort, and relief as they connect to their true self.
As the world around us is rapidly changing, some things remain the same. One of those things is our innate need to connect; to feel safe, supported, heard, and understood. This is our first and most important goal in therapy.
Embarking on a path towards healing may look different for many of us. However, for those of us who choose the therapeutic route, the most important first step is to find a therapist that you can connect with and grow to trust.
As the world around us is rapidly changing, some things remain the same. One of those things is our innate need to connect; to feel safe, supported, heard, and understood. This is our first and most important goal in therapy.
Embarking on a path towards healing may look different for many of us. However, for those of us who choose the therapeutic route, the most important first step is to find a therapist that you can connect with and grow to trust.
I will often begin work with clients from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy orientation with the broad direction of the work framed from an existential perspective.
Everyone's suffering and struggles are unique to them and impact their lives in unique ways. This creates a life that can feel meaningless, hopeless, and filled with dangers that keep people trapped in their suffering. I take the stance that symptoms that arise in response to this suffering are there to be learned from, that they're trying to tell us something even if it's as simple as that life isn't quite right. Using this information together, we can walk together to a life filled with more meaning, in line with your values.
I will often begin work with clients from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy orientation with the broad direction of the work framed from an existential perspective.
Everyone's suffering and struggles are unique to them and impact their lives in unique ways. This creates a life that can feel meaningless, hopeless, and filled with dangers that keep people trapped in their suffering. I take the stance that symptoms that arise in response to this suffering are there to be learned from, that they're trying to tell us something even if it's as simple as that life isn't quite right. Using this information together, we can walk together to a life filled with more meaning, in line with your values.
I utilize active listening skills and an empathetic approach during sessions while using therapeutic techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy.
I utilize active listening skills and an empathetic approach during sessions while using therapeutic techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy.
There are times when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or difficult to make sense of. You might be dealing with anxiety, burnout, or relationship stress—or finding yourself asking deeper questions about who you are, what you want, and what truly matters.
I enjoy helping people build lives that feel more aligned with who they are, while also examining the patterns, choices, and values that shape their experiences. Therapy isn’t just about symptom relief—it’s also an opportunity to gain clarity, strengthen your sense of self, and move forward with greater intention.
There are times when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or difficult to make sense of. You might be dealing with anxiety, burnout, or relationship stress—or finding yourself asking deeper questions about who you are, what you want, and what truly matters.
I enjoy helping people build lives that feel more aligned with who they are, while also examining the patterns, choices, and values that shape their experiences. Therapy isn’t just about symptom relief—it’s also an opportunity to gain clarity, strengthen your sense of self, and move forward with greater intention.
My approach integrates information from studies of neuroscience, Adlerian psychology, and evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Therapy with me is not just clinical — it’s human. I often incorporate creative and holistic elements, including art and play therapy techniques, mindfulness, and spiritual exploration when desired. These approaches invite curiosity, expression, and self-discovery, helping you access deeper layers of healing beyond words alone.
My approach integrates information from studies of neuroscience, Adlerian psychology, and evidence-based modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Therapy with me is not just clinical — it’s human. I often incorporate creative and holistic elements, including art and play therapy techniques, mindfulness, and spiritual exploration when desired. These approaches invite curiosity, expression, and self-discovery, helping you access deeper layers of healing beyond words alone.
I specialize in helping women, children, and families heal from trauma, navigate relationship challenges, and build healthier connections with themselves and others. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, attachment wounds, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, or the lasting impact of difficult life experiences. Through EMDR, CBT, play therapy, and other evidence-based approaches, I provide a supportive space where clients can process the past, develop new skills, and create meaningful change. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, connected, and confident as they move forward in their healing journey.
I specialize in helping women, children, and families heal from trauma, navigate relationship challenges, and build healthier connections with themselves and others. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, attachment wounds, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, or the lasting impact of difficult life experiences. Through EMDR, CBT, play therapy, and other evidence-based approaches, I provide a supportive space where clients can process the past, develop new skills, and create meaningful change. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, connected, and confident as they move forward in their healing journey.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) informed by attachment science, Positive Psychology, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, Ecopsychology and Buddhist psychology as my main approach to fostering change.
"If you don't know where you're going, you may never get there." My work supports clients in getting clear with where they want to be going in life, and in learning and applying skills to take meaningful steps aligned with guiding values. I offer clients practical tools and techniques to create more flow and vitality in life. Come away from therapy with more flexibility, humor and confidence to meet life's challenges and see them as opportunities.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) informed by attachment science, Positive Psychology, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy, Ecopsychology and Buddhist psychology as my main approach to fostering change.
"If you don't know where you're going, you may never get there." My work supports clients in getting clear with where they want to be going in life, and in learning and applying skills to take meaningful steps aligned with guiding values. I offer clients practical tools and techniques to create more flow and vitality in life. Come away from therapy with more flexibility, humor and confidence to meet life's challenges and see them as opportunities.
My work as a therapist is rooted in my military service, where I saw firsthand how trauma and life setbacks impact individuals and families. I specialize in helping people navigate trauma, adversity, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I provide a grounded, nonjudgmental space where clients can process their experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools for change. My approach is collaborative and focused on helping you regain a sense of direction and move forward in a meaningful, sustainable way.
My work as a therapist is rooted in my military service, where I saw firsthand how trauma and life setbacks impact individuals and families. I specialize in helping people navigate trauma, adversity, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I provide a grounded, nonjudgmental space where clients can process their experiences, build resilience, and develop practical tools for change. My approach is collaborative and focused on helping you regain a sense of direction and move forward in a meaningful, sustainable way.
June is here, which means it's practically summer! Summer is often thought of as a carefree season, and it definitely can be, but real life doesn't always slow down when the weather improves. Maybe there are habits you'd like to change, challenges you're tired of carrying alone, or goals that have been on the back burner for too long. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I'm glad you're here. We can figure it out together!
June is here, which means it's practically summer! Summer is often thought of as a carefree season, and it definitely can be, but real life doesn't always slow down when the weather improves. Maybe there are habits you'd like to change, challenges you're tired of carrying alone, or goals that have been on the back burner for too long. Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I'm glad you're here. We can figure it out together!
Modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, polyvagal therapy, SSP, therapy through play/art, among others.
I believe in focusing on the whole person and taking in perspective all the parts that make you your individual self.
I have strong values of trust, compassion, individuality, respect, and openness. I will make every effort to provide you with a comfortable space to work on your goals.
Modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, polyvagal therapy, SSP, therapy through play/art, among others.
I believe in focusing on the whole person and taking in perspective all the parts that make you your individual self.
I have strong values of trust, compassion, individuality, respect, and openness. I will make every effort to provide you with a comfortable space to work on your goals.
I often gravitate towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Hello, I'm so glad you are here! My heart is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel seen, heard, and supported while also being encouraged to step into your strengths. I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma, and the many transitions life brings.
I often gravitate towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Hello, I'm so glad you are here! My heart is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel seen, heard, and supported while also being encouraged to step into your strengths. I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma, and the many transitions life brings.
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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.