Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Tiffin, IA
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to collaborate with you to explore the factors that brought you to treatment.
If you are struggling with grief, anxiety, stressful work situations or living with other difficult situations, we can work together to help you feel stronger and more resilient. I've worked with clients from ages 18 to 80 and have a strong connection to the LGBTQ and college communities. I help clients grow through adversity by helping you to better understand what is most important to you in life. I help you to set goals that you want to work toward, and we work collaberatively to get you going in the direction that has the most meaning for you. I am currently accepting new clients through Lyra Health, an EAP company.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to collaborate with you to explore the factors that brought you to treatment.
If you are struggling with grief, anxiety, stressful work situations or living with other difficult situations, we can work together to help you feel stronger and more resilient. I've worked with clients from ages 18 to 80 and have a strong connection to the LGBTQ and college communities. I help clients grow through adversity by helping you to better understand what is most important to you in life. I help you to set goals that you want to work toward, and we work collaberatively to get you going in the direction that has the most meaning for you. I am currently accepting new clients through Lyra Health, an EAP company.
As a clinician for over 20 years, I embrace an integrative approach to healing. I have extensive experience working with families and individuals across the life span around a host of issues. I am a certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist with a strengths-based, 'person in environment' perspective. I utilize EMDR, ACT, cognitive-behavioral, IFS, dialectical-behavioral and psycho-dynamic approaches to therapy. I also have additional training in Expressive Arts techniques.
As a clinician for over 20 years, I embrace an integrative approach to healing. I have extensive experience working with families and individuals across the life span around a host of issues. I am a certified trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapist with a strengths-based, 'person in environment' perspective. I utilize EMDR, ACT, cognitive-behavioral, IFS, dialectical-behavioral and psycho-dynamic approaches to therapy. I also have additional training in Expressive Arts techniques.
Life can feel messy, heavy, or uncertain- and that’s okay. Therapy is a space where you get to be fully yourself: defining what’s working, what’s not, and where you want to go. It’s rooted in real connection, not quick fixes, and guided by the belief that healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but rediscovering what’s already inside of you- resilience, clarity, and the strength to move forward. All parts of you are welcome- the messy, the heavy, and the hard to name. If anxiety, grief, trauma, or life changes leave you stuck, therapy can help you find your way.
Life can feel messy, heavy, or uncertain- and that’s okay. Therapy is a space where you get to be fully yourself: defining what’s working, what’s not, and where you want to go. It’s rooted in real connection, not quick fixes, and guided by the belief that healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but rediscovering what’s already inside of you- resilience, clarity, and the strength to move forward. All parts of you are welcome- the messy, the heavy, and the hard to name. If anxiety, grief, trauma, or life changes leave you stuck, therapy can help you find your way.
As a mental health professional with many years of experience in private practice, hospital, community crisis counseling, and corporate settings, Sarah is passionate about helping others. Sarah received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa.
Throughout her experiences, Sarah has witnessed individuals make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives, drawing strength from their experiences and the struggles they've overcome.
Sarah wants to help individuals work through any past trauma that might be holding them back and help them become the best versions of themselves.
As a mental health professional with many years of experience in private practice, hospital, community crisis counseling, and corporate settings, Sarah is passionate about helping others. Sarah received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Iowa.
Throughout her experiences, Sarah has witnessed individuals make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives, drawing strength from their experiences and the struggles they've overcome.
Sarah wants to help individuals work through any past trauma that might be holding them back and help them become the best versions of themselves.
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Tanager Mental Wellbeing Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
2 Endorsed
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
At Tanager, we believe that children are our future, and we want to help them be the best they can be. Our team of dedicated providers will support your child in reaching their optimal potential by helping them be socially engaged, happy, healthy, and headed for a bright future. If you are concerned about your child's social, emotional, or behavioral wellbeing, we are here with experts ready to help.
At Tanager, we believe that children are our future, and we want to help them be the best they can be. Our team of dedicated providers will support your child in reaching their optimal potential by helping them be socially engaged, happy, healthy, and headed for a bright future. If you are concerned about your child's social, emotional, or behavioral wellbeing, we are here with experts ready to help.
My specialties include adult ADHD (I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, ADHD-CCSP), anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and stress management. Are you struggling with ADHD symptoms, including emotional dysregulation, poor time management, trouble starting or finishing tasks, and/or job or school stress? I would love to talk with you about understanding and accepting your neurodiversity and to help you build on your strengths. Let's explore the issues that affect your quality of life so you can feel happy, productive, and joyful.
My specialties include adult ADHD (I am an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider, ADHD-CCSP), anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and stress management. Are you struggling with ADHD symptoms, including emotional dysregulation, poor time management, trouble starting or finishing tasks, and/or job or school stress? I would love to talk with you about understanding and accepting your neurodiversity and to help you build on your strengths. Let's explore the issues that affect your quality of life so you can feel happy, productive, and joyful.
In this hectic world, we can go through situations that feel bigger than our ways to cope. I'm here to help you get back to a place that feels good, where you can navigate life with confidence. Whether you want to process what you're going through, heal from the past, feel more in control of your life, or simply feel less anxious or overwhelmed, I will make sure your therapy space is safe, builds off your strengths, and helps you feel more centered (never judged or shamed).
In this hectic world, we can go through situations that feel bigger than our ways to cope. I'm here to help you get back to a place that feels good, where you can navigate life with confidence. Whether you want to process what you're going through, heal from the past, feel more in control of your life, or simply feel less anxious or overwhelmed, I will make sure your therapy space is safe, builds off your strengths, and helps you feel more centered (never judged or shamed).
Health and Healing Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCPC, LCSW, CADC, ICGC-II, BACC
2 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
ERP, ACT.
You don’t have to carry the weight of your stress, pain, or overwhelm alone. At Health and Healing Therapy, we understand how exhausting and disheartening it can feel when life becomes too much—when anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or painful life experiences make it hard to cope, connect, or move forward. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure where to begin, but you're not alone, and change is possible. We can help you develop the insight, understanding, and skills necessary to make life better. All the stress, discomfort, and pain you now feel can be reduced so you can feel better, Grow, Heal, and Thrive.
ERP, ACT.
You don’t have to carry the weight of your stress, pain, or overwhelm alone. At Health and Healing Therapy, we understand how exhausting and disheartening it can feel when life becomes too much—when anxiety, depression, chronic stress, or painful life experiences make it hard to cope, connect, or move forward. You might feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure where to begin, but you're not alone, and change is possible. We can help you develop the insight, understanding, and skills necessary to make life better. All the stress, discomfort, and pain you now feel can be reduced so you can feel better, Grow, Heal, and Thrive.
You have taken the initiative and have begun an important part of your healing. Your being here means you are contemplating change. No doubt, change can be hard, and yes, often uncomfortable. The good news, you do not have to go through it alone. You are the expert of your own experience and you get to set the pace for your journey. I will engage a psychodynamic, person centered, strengths based, CBT, solution focused approach in working with my clients. My passion is working with healing the inner child, and the root of symptoms that trouble you. Let's uncover what is blocking you in your life and/or goals.
You have taken the initiative and have begun an important part of your healing. Your being here means you are contemplating change. No doubt, change can be hard, and yes, often uncomfortable. The good news, you do not have to go through it alone. You are the expert of your own experience and you get to set the pace for your journey. I will engage a psychodynamic, person centered, strengths based, CBT, solution focused approach in working with my clients. My passion is working with healing the inner child, and the root of symptoms that trouble you. Let's uncover what is blocking you in your life and/or goals.
I use a blend of practices including; person-centered, body-based psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, and sensorimotor psychotherapy.
My practice prioritizes helping individuals build awareness, gain new insights, and understand themselves in ways that lead to creating a deeper sense of safety, trust, and compassion for oneself and others.
A few examples of how our time could be used:
- explore how your past influences behaviors and perceptions
- enhance awareness on your mind and body connection
- establish goals that guide you to the life you want
I can help with chronic stress, trauma, relationship and family issues, anxiety, perinatal loss and mood disorders, and ADHD.
I use a blend of practices including; person-centered, body-based psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, and sensorimotor psychotherapy.
My practice prioritizes helping individuals build awareness, gain new insights, and understand themselves in ways that lead to creating a deeper sense of safety, trust, and compassion for oneself and others.
A few examples of how our time could be used:
- explore how your past influences behaviors and perceptions
- enhance awareness on your mind and body connection
- establish goals that guide you to the life you want
I can help with chronic stress, trauma, relationship and family issues, anxiety, perinatal loss and mood disorders, and ADHD.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist & Health Service Provider and an award winning mental-health researcher. My primary specialty is in psychological evaluation, severe mental illness, and understanding and preventing suicide. I only use empirically supported treatments to provide you with the best opportunity for recovery. My therapeutic style is active, collaborative, directive, and goal oriented. I also regularly provide treatment for other mental health professionals.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist & Health Service Provider and an award winning mental-health researcher. My primary specialty is in psychological evaluation, severe mental illness, and understanding and preventing suicide. I only use empirically supported treatments to provide you with the best opportunity for recovery. My therapeutic style is active, collaborative, directive, and goal oriented. I also regularly provide treatment for other mental health professionals.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in situations that continue to occur over and over, or are you struggling with not really knowing who you are? Maybe there are some things about yourself that you would like to feel differently about, or learn better ways to manage areas in your personal life? Do you experience intense feelings at times and do not understand why? Coming to Therapy is one of the first steps you can take towards finding these answers and taking steps towards the positive changes you would like to experience. Together, we will work on reaching the Goals you set for yourself. "If you change nothing, nothing changes!"
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in situations that continue to occur over and over, or are you struggling with not really knowing who you are? Maybe there are some things about yourself that you would like to feel differently about, or learn better ways to manage areas in your personal life? Do you experience intense feelings at times and do not understand why? Coming to Therapy is one of the first steps you can take towards finding these answers and taking steps towards the positive changes you would like to experience. Together, we will work on reaching the Goals you set for yourself. "If you change nothing, nothing changes!"
I use polyvagal theory, sometimes EMDR, compassion therapy, and acceptance and resilience work, to help people find meaning and stability.
Hello. I am an experienced clinical social worker accepting telehealth clients. For over thirty years I have worked with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma effects, grief or a sense of feeling lost, Much of my work has come to focus on healing trauma wounds. I have been effective at this much of the time, especially in helping people treat themselves more kindly and finding ways to value and meet their needs. It’s hard, serious work with specks of joy.
For me the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. A client and I explore problems, history, experiences, and see what emerges.
I use polyvagal theory, sometimes EMDR, compassion therapy, and acceptance and resilience work, to help people find meaning and stability.
Hello. I am an experienced clinical social worker accepting telehealth clients. For over thirty years I have worked with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma effects, grief or a sense of feeling lost, Much of my work has come to focus on healing trauma wounds. I have been effective at this much of the time, especially in helping people treat themselves more kindly and finding ways to value and meet their needs. It’s hard, serious work with specks of joy.
For me the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. A client and I explore problems, history, experiences, and see what emerges.
I also find helpful to use parts of ACT, mindfulness, and IFS approaches to find meaningful ways to manage pain.
I welcome client of all walks of life that are in need for counseling. I often find that therapeutic alliance between therapist and client will be one of the main agents of change and improvement. I hope to provide you with safe and non-judgmental environment to engage in a deeper self-exploration.
I also find helpful to use parts of ACT, mindfulness, and IFS approaches to find meaningful ways to manage pain.
I welcome client of all walks of life that are in need for counseling. I often find that therapeutic alliance between therapist and client will be one of the main agents of change and improvement. I hope to provide you with safe and non-judgmental environment to engage in a deeper self-exploration.
I draw from ACT and Motivational Interviewing to support you in identifying your values and strengths.
My office is a safe and brave space where you can speak openly about whatever you're facing—without judgment and at your own pace. I provide support with warmth, empathy, and objectivity, helping you recognize patterns, strengths, and solutions that may already be within you.
I draw from ACT and Motivational Interviewing to support you in identifying your values and strengths.
My office is a safe and brave space where you can speak openly about whatever you're facing—without judgment and at your own pace. I provide support with warmth, empathy, and objectivity, helping you recognize patterns, strengths, and solutions that may already be within you.
I provide affirming therapy for adults using an integrative approach rooted in self-compassion and empowerment. Whether you're working through anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and more we’ll focus on helping you set boundaries without guilt and build a life that truly fits you.
If you’re looking for a therapist who won’t pathologize your experiences but will help you navigate them with more confidence and self-trust—I’d love to support you.
I provide affirming therapy for adults using an integrative approach rooted in self-compassion and empowerment. Whether you're working through anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and more we’ll focus on helping you set boundaries without guilt and build a life that truly fits you.
If you’re looking for a therapist who won’t pathologize your experiences but will help you navigate them with more confidence and self-trust—I’d love to support you.
Erin E. Elm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I meet my clients where they are at emotionally & provide guidance for any stage of change they are at. I can keep it very formal & clinical but I consider myself more of a guide/coach to help you navigate all of your "life stuff" including work, family, relationships, depression, anxiety, ADHD & other common diagnoses. I spent 8 years fully specializing in all things LGBTQ+ including identity & gender affirming letters/assessments for HRT & Surgical Interventions. Over the past 3 years I've also ventured into spirituality & religion & integrate this into sessions as clients want or are comfortable.
I meet my clients where they are at emotionally & provide guidance for any stage of change they are at. I can keep it very formal & clinical but I consider myself more of a guide/coach to help you navigate all of your "life stuff" including work, family, relationships, depression, anxiety, ADHD & other common diagnoses. I spent 8 years fully specializing in all things LGBTQ+ including identity & gender affirming letters/assessments for HRT & Surgical Interventions. Over the past 3 years I've also ventured into spirituality & religion & integrate this into sessions as clients want or are comfortable.
At Restorative Family Therapy, I believe in providing comprehensive, client-centered therapy to support you in your journey toward mental wellness. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidenced based care, ensuring that you receive personalized support tailored to your unique needs and goals. I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and relationships of any kind to help people more wholly connect with themselves and others. I have a special interest in working with those struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns, grief and loss, infertility, and chronic illness.
At Restorative Family Therapy, I believe in providing comprehensive, client-centered therapy to support you in your journey toward mental wellness. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidenced based care, ensuring that you receive personalized support tailored to your unique needs and goals. I am passionate about helping individuals, families, and relationships of any kind to help people more wholly connect with themselves and others. I have a special interest in working with those struggling with eating disorders and body image concerns, grief and loss, infertility, and chronic illness.
Dr. Lukse is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She specializes in working with individuals with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, binge eating disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs, like skin picking and hair pulling). She also works with individuals and caregivers adapting to living with chronic illness and/or disabilities. She offers telehealth services in Illinois, New York, Missouri, and Iowa.
Dr. Lukse is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She specializes in working with individuals with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, binge eating disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs, like skin picking and hair pulling). She also works with individuals and caregivers adapting to living with chronic illness and/or disabilities. She offers telehealth services in Illinois, New York, Missouri, and Iowa.
EMDR is my special interest however their are many tools in my toolbox that I use to help clients including but not limited to, CBT, ACT and expressive arts.
I specialize in therapy for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Everyone has the potential to grow through therapy and lead a more fulfilling life. I work with children, teens, and adults of all ages.
EMDR is my special interest however their are many tools in my toolbox that I use to help clients including but not limited to, CBT, ACT and expressive arts.
I specialize in therapy for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Everyone has the potential to grow through therapy and lead a more fulfilling life. I work with children, teens, and adults of all ages.
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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.