Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Louisville, KY
Hi, my name is Elisha Manning. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with passion for helping individuals learn healthy ways to cope, communicate, set boundaries, and process trauma. I have experience working with individuals with complex trauma, substance use, and a wide variety of mental health diagnoses. My approach to therapy is to create a supportive, safe environment for growth and partnership. My approach to therapy includes CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT techniques.
Hi, my name is Elisha Manning. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with passion for helping individuals learn healthy ways to cope, communicate, set boundaries, and process trauma. I have experience working with individuals with complex trauma, substance use, and a wide variety of mental health diagnoses. My approach to therapy is to create a supportive, safe environment for growth and partnership. My approach to therapy includes CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT techniques.
I believe providing a safe space for clients and building a caring relationship built on acceptance is crucial to the therapeutic process.
I am non-binary transwoman and my pronouns are she/they. I've been practicing for 14 years. I've worked with clients across the life span and from many varied backgrounds. My areas of expertise are gender and sexuality, particularly LGBTQ issues, and trauma. I have been an advocate and educator as well as a member of the LGBTQ community for over 30 years.
I believe providing a safe space for clients and building a caring relationship built on acceptance is crucial to the therapeutic process.
I am non-binary transwoman and my pronouns are she/they. I've been practicing for 14 years. I've worked with clients across the life span and from many varied backgrounds. My areas of expertise are gender and sexuality, particularly LGBTQ issues, and trauma. I have been an advocate and educator as well as a member of the LGBTQ community for over 30 years.
Callie has experience in various empirically supported interventions such as TF-CBT, DBT, and ACT.
Callie graduated from the University of Louisville in 2022 with a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology. During her graduate studies, she provided therapy for underserved teens and adults in both school and community-based settings. She also worked with individuals in the department of juvenile justice. In addition to her clinical training, Callie was involved in two different research labs where she presented research projects at local conferences. Her research interests included disordered eating among pregnant women, as well as social inequities in health.
Callie has experience in various empirically supported interventions such as TF-CBT, DBT, and ACT.
Callie graduated from the University of Louisville in 2022 with a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology. During her graduate studies, she provided therapy for underserved teens and adults in both school and community-based settings. She also worked with individuals in the department of juvenile justice. In addition to her clinical training, Callie was involved in two different research labs where she presented research projects at local conferences. Her research interests included disordered eating among pregnant women, as well as social inequities in health.
I utilize a person-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral and acceptance commitment methods.
I’m a generalist and often work with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns. I like to keep a flexible approach with my client’s since every individual case is unique. Exploring relationships and how to build healthy ones, especially the relationship with one’s self, is a top priority in our sessions.
I utilize a person-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral and acceptance commitment methods.
I’m a generalist and often work with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship concerns. I like to keep a flexible approach with my client’s since every individual case is unique. Exploring relationships and how to build healthy ones, especially the relationship with one’s self, is a top priority in our sessions.
Hi, my name is Elisha Manning. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with passion for helping individuals learn healthy ways to cope, communicate, set boundaries, and process trauma. I have experience working with individuals with complex trauma, substance use, and a wide variety of mental health diagnoses. My approach to therapy is to create a supportive, safe environment for growth and partnership. My approach to therapy includes CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT techniques.
Hi, my name is Elisha Manning. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with passion for helping individuals learn healthy ways to cope, communicate, set boundaries, and process trauma. I have experience working with individuals with complex trauma, substance use, and a wide variety of mental health diagnoses. My approach to therapy is to create a supportive, safe environment for growth and partnership. My approach to therapy includes CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT techniques.
We offer tried and true therapies (CBT, DBT, and ACT) for the digital age.
Your therapist, Jeremy, LCSW, offers enhanced engagements for an empowered well-being! Digital engagements may include Minecraft, Roblox, or Virtual Reality and more. The engagements are integrated into evidence-based therapies which are lead by an experienced clinician! If clients prefer traditional telehealth sessions, that is welcomed too. Clients are diverse in culture, identity, and age. What clients may share is the need to be heard, to discover directionality, and to find a better sense of well-being. The most common symptoms I treat are anxiety, depression, identity challenges, and frustration intolerance. Email questions!
We offer tried and true therapies (CBT, DBT, and ACT) for the digital age.
Your therapist, Jeremy, LCSW, offers enhanced engagements for an empowered well-being! Digital engagements may include Minecraft, Roblox, or Virtual Reality and more. The engagements are integrated into evidence-based therapies which are lead by an experienced clinician! If clients prefer traditional telehealth sessions, that is welcomed too. Clients are diverse in culture, identity, and age. What clients may share is the need to be heard, to discover directionality, and to find a better sense of well-being. The most common symptoms I treat are anxiety, depression, identity challenges, and frustration intolerance. Email questions!
While I have experience providing treatment for diverse populations/needs, I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses acceptance, mindfulness, and bx modification strategies to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and increase psychological flexibility).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisville, Kentucky with over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health offering weekend and evening telehealth services to teens and adults as they manage issues related to stress, relationships, anxiety, and depression. My unique schedule offers the ability for those I serve to find the support and guidance they need outside of traditional business hours, thus allowing them to pursue self-care without jeopardizing other work and/or school commitments. "For what it's worth...it's never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be." - F. Scott Fitzgerald.
While I have experience providing treatment for diverse populations/needs, I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses acceptance, mindfulness, and bx modification strategies to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and increase psychological flexibility).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisville, Kentucky with over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health offering weekend and evening telehealth services to teens and adults as they manage issues related to stress, relationships, anxiety, and depression. My unique schedule offers the ability for those I serve to find the support and guidance they need outside of traditional business hours, thus allowing them to pursue self-care without jeopardizing other work and/or school commitments. "For what it's worth...it's never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be." - F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Kathryn Petrey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MAMFT, LMFT, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40204
I promote acceptance and self compassion and work to instill hope for desired change.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I utilize Evidence-Based, Integrative, Humanistic approaches grounded in Mindfulness to guide my work in couples therapy. Offering positive support in the midst of interpersonal challenges & disconnect. I assist clients in sharpening an awareness of Self, gaining deeper understanding of their relationship, increasing emotional safety, healing & personal growth. Specialties Include: Relationships- Increasing Communication, Connection & Intimacy, Repairing relational injury. Introspection/Mindfulness/Mindful Living. Life transitions, Anxiety, Grief, Stress. Licensed in Kentucky and Indiana.
I promote acceptance and self compassion and work to instill hope for desired change.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I utilize Evidence-Based, Integrative, Humanistic approaches grounded in Mindfulness to guide my work in couples therapy. Offering positive support in the midst of interpersonal challenges & disconnect. I assist clients in sharpening an awareness of Self, gaining deeper understanding of their relationship, increasing emotional safety, healing & personal growth. Specialties Include: Relationships- Increasing Communication, Connection & Intimacy, Repairing relational injury. Introspection/Mindfulness/Mindful Living. Life transitions, Anxiety, Grief, Stress. Licensed in Kentucky and Indiana.
Immediate availability. I offer personalized quality care for all eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID or picky eating, and emetophobia or fear of vomiting), Anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD. I also work with those who experience GI symptoms related to anxiety. I will teach you coping skills to deal with fear, anxiety, guilt, disgust, sadness, and intrusive thoughts. I will also help you stop doing unwanted behaviors driven by these emotions and thoughts. My style is a combination of warm, supportive, and directive. In my work with eating disorders, I practice acceptance of all body sizes and shapes.
Immediate availability. I offer personalized quality care for all eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID or picky eating, and emetophobia or fear of vomiting), Anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD. I also work with those who experience GI symptoms related to anxiety. I will teach you coping skills to deal with fear, anxiety, guilt, disgust, sadness, and intrusive thoughts. I will also help you stop doing unwanted behaviors driven by these emotions and thoughts. My style is a combination of warm, supportive, and directive. In my work with eating disorders, I practice acceptance of all body sizes and shapes.
Rebecca L Donaldson Accepting New Clients
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Louisville, KY 40299
I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy and expressive therapy techniques.
We all need help at times to manage life's challenges. I strive to provide a safe, compassionate, judgment-free space for you to navigate the healing process. I believe in a person's right to live their life as they see fit and in providing individualized treatment to best suit their personal needs and goals. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families with a diverse range of issues such as depression, anxiety, attachment disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, ADHD, and trauma.
I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy and expressive therapy techniques.
We all need help at times to manage life's challenges. I strive to provide a safe, compassionate, judgment-free space for you to navigate the healing process. I believe in a person's right to live their life as they see fit and in providing individualized treatment to best suit their personal needs and goals. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families with a diverse range of issues such as depression, anxiety, attachment disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, ADHD, and trauma.
I am a therapist because there are not enough places where others can come to BREATHE, to BE, and to experience Unconditional Acceptance.
I am a therapist because there are not enough places where others can come to BREATHE, to BE, and to experience Unconditional Acceptance.
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Jazzmine Golden
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MEd, MA, LPCA
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40205
I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFT/SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Sometimes life can become complicated, overwhelming, or difficult to manage. Life situations can change suddenly or maybe you have been struggling with an issue for a long time. Regardless of your situation, counseling can help YOU navigate through many things that you may experience. I provide effective counseling and work with you to address your concerns and reach your goals in a safe environment where the focus is on YOU. I take a holistic approach to treatment and believe in establishing individualized treatment plans. I believe that everyone has the ABILITY and POWER to make changes and work through life's challenges.
I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFT/SFBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Sometimes life can become complicated, overwhelming, or difficult to manage. Life situations can change suddenly or maybe you have been struggling with an issue for a long time. Regardless of your situation, counseling can help YOU navigate through many things that you may experience. I provide effective counseling and work with you to address your concerns and reach your goals in a safe environment where the focus is on YOU. I take a holistic approach to treatment and believe in establishing individualized treatment plans. I believe that everyone has the ABILITY and POWER to make changes and work through life's challenges.
I use ACT, TF-CBT, CBT, and EXA Therapy to help clients who have difficulties with: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, daily life struggles and several other mental health differences. Together, my clients and I work towards psychological flexibility using a framework that focuses in on their values, mindfulness techniques, as well as cognitive diffusion and other framework components. I also like to have available several expressive arts mediums and utilize elements of movement, silence, storytelling, and sound to aid in the processing of different emotions.
I use ACT, TF-CBT, CBT, and EXA Therapy to help clients who have difficulties with: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, daily life struggles and several other mental health differences. Together, my clients and I work towards psychological flexibility using a framework that focuses in on their values, mindfulness techniques, as well as cognitive diffusion and other framework components. I also like to have available several expressive arts mediums and utilize elements of movement, silence, storytelling, and sound to aid in the processing of different emotions.
Hello! My name is Jasmine Wadkins. I am an LCSW in Kentucky. I have been in the mental and behavioral health industry for the past 18 years and it is an honor to walk alongside someone on their journey towards healing and wholeness. When it comes to providing therapy, I employ multiple theoretical approaches and frameworks such as CBT, DBT, ACT, humanistic, and intersectionality - just to name a few. I believe in person-centered care, so I use the approaches that best meet the special and unique needs of my clients.
Hello! My name is Jasmine Wadkins. I am an LCSW in Kentucky. I have been in the mental and behavioral health industry for the past 18 years and it is an honor to walk alongside someone on their journey towards healing and wholeness. When it comes to providing therapy, I employ multiple theoretical approaches and frameworks such as CBT, DBT, ACT, humanistic, and intersectionality - just to name a few. I believe in person-centered care, so I use the approaches that best meet the special and unique needs of my clients.
Shelly Werts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CMHIMP, RYT, Reiki, Ayurved
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40291
I am specifically trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Ayurvedic Wellness Coaching, and Mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Warrior Goddess Training Facilitator, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, Peristeam Facilitator, and Reiki Practitioner. I have been working in the mental health field for over 22 years and have a holistic perspective.
I am specifically trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Ayurvedic Wellness Coaching, and Mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Warrior Goddess Training Facilitator, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, Peristeam Facilitator, and Reiki Practitioner. I have been working in the mental health field for over 22 years and have a holistic perspective.
Marie Coma-Thompson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Louisville, KY 40204
I specialize in working with grief, loss, and trauma and also have experience working with anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, depression, and relationship issues. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy and enjoy relating to and uncovering a person’s highest self. In my work with clients, I draw from mindfulness-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Buddhist Psychology, and Existential approaches. Additionally, I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for trauma.
I specialize in working with grief, loss, and trauma and also have experience working with anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, depression, and relationship issues. I take a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to therapy and enjoy relating to and uncovering a person’s highest self. In my work with clients, I draw from mindfulness-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Buddhist Psychology, and Existential approaches. Additionally, I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for trauma.
If you have been struggling with emotional difficulties, or if your family has had difficulties adjusting, I have over 20 years of experience helping adults, children, teens, and families who struggle with a variety of emotional and relational problems. In therapy I integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and expressive activities with a client-centered nature infused interpersonal approach. I give regular homework and coach clients to practice skills learned and encourage family involvement to accelerate their therapeutic progress. I assess each individual's biopsychosocialspiritual needs and develop goals addressing their entire being.
If you have been struggling with emotional difficulties, or if your family has had difficulties adjusting, I have over 20 years of experience helping adults, children, teens, and families who struggle with a variety of emotional and relational problems. In therapy I integrate CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and expressive activities with a client-centered nature infused interpersonal approach. I give regular homework and coach clients to practice skills learned and encourage family involvement to accelerate their therapeutic progress. I assess each individual's biopsychosocialspiritual needs and develop goals addressing their entire being.
I am ACT and IFS-informed and currently training in EMDR.
Are you feeling stuck in your healing journey, progress in therapy or life in general? I specialize in supporting people who are ready to take a different approach to therapy that gets to the root cause of your symptoms, including internal struggles like anxiety, depression and trauma, as well as their intersection with external stressors like political instability and climate change. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the origins of your suffering and then co-create an actionable path towards both healing and living a more meaningful day-to-day life.
I am ACT and IFS-informed and currently training in EMDR.
Are you feeling stuck in your healing journey, progress in therapy or life in general? I specialize in supporting people who are ready to take a different approach to therapy that gets to the root cause of your symptoms, including internal struggles like anxiety, depression and trauma, as well as their intersection with external stressors like political instability and climate change. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, we will work together to understand the origins of your suffering and then co-create an actionable path towards both healing and living a more meaningful day-to-day life.
Hi, my name is Elisha Manning. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with passion for helping individuals learn healthy ways to cope, communicate, set boundaries, and process trauma. I have experience working with individuals with complex trauma, substance use, and a wide variety of mental health diagnoses. My approach to therapy is to create a supportive, safe environment for growth and partnership. My approach to therapy includes CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT techniques.
Hi, my name is Elisha Manning. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with passion for helping individuals learn healthy ways to cope, communicate, set boundaries, and process trauma. I have experience working with individuals with complex trauma, substance use, and a wide variety of mental health diagnoses. My approach to therapy is to create a supportive, safe environment for growth and partnership. My approach to therapy includes CBT, DBT, MI, and ACT techniques.
Sara has received training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Family Based Therapy (FBT), DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Parallel with the main goal in DBT, Sara believes in “creating a life worth living” with her clients. She walks next to her clients on their journey to mental and emotional stability and provides support and encouragement along the way. Sara believes in conducting empirically supported treatment that is best suited for each client’s individual needs.
Sara has received training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Family Based Therapy (FBT), DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Parallel with the main goal in DBT, Sara believes in “creating a life worth living” with her clients. She walks next to her clients on their journey to mental and emotional stability and provides support and encouragement along the way. Sara believes in conducting empirically supported treatment that is best suited for each client’s individual needs.
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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.