Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Boston, MA
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David Patrick Klapatch
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I have worked in the mental health field for 19 years and understand how personal struggles can impact our lives. I have a passion for helping others and enjoy working collaboratively to help people overcome life's may challenges. I work with individuals 16 + and specialize in treating anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Panic Disorder. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy. I look forward to working with you and am confident that my approach will help you begin the healing process.
Not accepting new clients

Robert Haas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in CBT (cognitive-behavior therapy),
ACT
(
acceptance
& commitment therapy), MINDFULNESS and psychodynamic therapies. I help you clarify your values and goals, and then encourage you to live life based on those values and goals. I teach you how to best connect with self and others, and believe such connection increases your capacity and possibility for living a life of ease, contentment and passion. Connection leads to better health and well-being. Once you feel safe in connection the possibilities are endless.

Daniel Clark
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I use cognitive behavior and
acceptance
and commitment therapy techniques.
People come to therapy for a lot of reasons, but many feel like they need a change from how things are. Some don’t know what it is that needs to change, and they want more insight about what new roads they might try walking down. Others know exactly the changes they want to make in their lives, but they need a safe place to say it out loud to themselves, and they want help along the way. Some can’t change their situation and still yearn to be at peace. Regardless of what brought you to session, my goal during our time together is to work with you to help you identify obstacles in your path.

Jessi Naff
Counselor, LMHC , BC-DMT
Verified
Verified
Skills I employ to support clients are mindfulness and meditation; resiliency/strengths-based approaches, Person Centered Approaches,
ACT
and Dance/Movement Therapy.
I believe that your own creative process is the arena for greater self-awareness. I am transparent and authentic in my responses and find this to be the cornerstone of my practice. I currently provide individual and group therapy. My work is rooted in body centered psychotherapy, bridging support networks specifically between clients and families, building skills for greater coping and supporting individuals on their journey towards personal growth.
Boston, MA 02210
& Online

Emily Inglesi, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Some of the interventions my clients report as most helpful include cognitive behavioral in addition to mindfulness,
acceptance
, and stress reduction approaches.
I specialize in working with professionals around managing anxiety, providing in-depth career counseling and assessment, navigating life transitions and various issues related to identity. With warmth and humor, I value collaborating with clients and strategizing ways to resolve concerns related to transitions with more confidence and ease, with the goal of helping clients live a more valued life with decreased stress and anxiety. I have extensive experience and interest in working with clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Lauren Guss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize techniques from
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you become more comfortable with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and correct maladaptive patterns of thought and behavior.
Accepting New Clients Now. Taking the step to start therapy can often be overwhelming and intimidating, but it is also empowering. Too often we do not put ourselves first. This is a time and a space to focus on you. I hope to be an empathetic partner on this journey with you. I believe that therapy is most successful when there is a collaborative, working relationship between therapist and client. I work with adults, both individuals and couples who are navigating life's many complexities including relationship struggles, grief and loss, infertility/pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and more.

Christopher Miller
Counselor, MPA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My practice is informed by my background in and experience with Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Behavior Therapy,
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis.
Frustrated? Feeling confused or overwhelmed? Often, life speeds away from us before we realize how quickly things have changed. Life is a process of personal growth and evolution, as well as a process of building and maintaining relationships with people in a world that's constantly in flux. If you're looking to develop greater insight into these concerns, counseling is a great place to start. In my practice, I focus on partnering with you to explore challenges around interpersonal relationships, behavioral problems, sexual identity and behavior, and many other aspects of life.
Not accepting new clients

TCA Counseling Group
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CTMH
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I have specialized training from McLean Hospital at the OCD Institute (OCDI) in using CBT (Exposure Therapy) and
Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy (
ACT
).
It can be difficult navigating the many challenges life throws at you, and it is easy to get stuck in a negative cycle of thinking, feeling and behaving. Together, we will focus on what is right with you and not on what is wrong with you in order to help you benefit from hardships, identify solutions, increase your happiness and find a better sense of well-being and purpose.

Gemma Archer
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use aspects of DBT,
ACT
, mindfulness, and skill building.
Through my own mental health journey and experience in the world I have found a passion for helping others gain an understanding of themselves and how they function in the world. I strive to create an open, trusting, and compassionate relationship with all of my clients. My goal is to help you understand your emotions in the larger contexts of your life, give them space, and learn skills to live with them. Together, we can work to find equilibrium in those big emotions and find strengths in your challenges. My intention for each session is for you to feel lighter and more prepared for any issues or struggles that come your way.

Mylinh Tran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
While I am professionally trained in CBT, DBT,
ACT
, and trauma therapy, I know that only you can be the expert in yourself.
If you have made it this far, well done you! Therapy can be so tough because it requires us to admit that something requires change, and most importantly, ask for help. It can be overwhelming to figure out how to balance your mental health and your daily responsibilities. As your therapist, I don’t expect you to have that figured out because it’s my job to help show you. Our therapeutic space that I offer is nothing short of unconditional support for your entire being. I encourage clients to bring their whole self to therapy and empower clients to use this space in a way that feels most effective for them.
Boston, MA 02199
& Online

Caroline Duchin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
Therapy should be goal-oriented and energizing! I am familiar with the most up-to-date therapy techniques from working in a major hospital system, utilizing strategies from CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy),
ACT
(
acceptance
and commitment therapy), and ERP (exposure and response prevention).
Inside all the suffering you are experiencing at this time, you know who you are at heart. I want to help you work with unhealthy thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and return to yourself, a self that honors your core values. I am a compassionate therapist who provides goal-oriented therapy to adults.
Not accepting new clients

Laura Brennan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness,
Acceptance
& Commitment Therapy, Family Systems, and an Interpersonal Process approach to provide highly individualized psychotherapy services to my clients.
I believe that relationships determine a lot about how we interact with the world - in both helpful and less helpful ways. Our behaviors, attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and relationship styles are reinforced over time by our experiences, families, partners, environments, and culture. Psychotherapy can help when stress, trauma, life transitions, or difficult relationships call for new ways of coping and navigating our lives.
Not accepting new clients

April Salvaterra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
Verified
I use client centered approaches such as relational theory, CBT, psychodynamic theory,
acceptance
and commitment, and mindfulness skills.
No openings at this time. In my work with clients I am dedicated to helping others find their own path to personal fulfillment. I believe each of us can expand on the ways we deal with stress and relationships. I am committed to creating a warm, interactive and compassionate therapeutic environment. I have experience treating issues of anxiety, depression, relational stress, substance abuse and trauma. This pandemic has created so many new sources of stress and hardship, while often weakening our supports and connections. I believe therapy is a comforting and effective way to focus on our self care and well being.
Waitlist for new clients

Lauren Parker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
*Please use email to contact me* I'll be on a leave for April and May. It is a great privilege to be welcomed into the lives of my clients. With the use of behavioral health techniques (CBT,
ACT
, biofeedback, relaxation, hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, etc.) I treat adults with various mental health, behavioral and medical conditions. Treatment is focused on the client's presenting problem(s) as well as all dimensions of well-being.
Not accepting new clients

Chelsea Koonz Cortes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Using various modalities (CBT, CPT, DBT,
ACT
, MBCT, Narrative), we will work together to increase your self-worth, reduce limiting beliefs, improve problem solving skills, connect to your values, and promote mindfulness.
I strive to make therapy a transformative and collaborative experience for you. I have helped adults struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD to find their strength to meet their goals. It is my objective to help you live a more peaceful, present, and purposeful life. I believe that by reflecting on and processing what most troubles us, we can positively impact our healing in profound ways.
Not accepting new clients

Loren Esposito, LICSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Treatment for: Anxiety, OCD,Grief, self-esteem, relationships, transitions,with CBT, ERP, EMDR,
ACT
, TIST, Eclectic I have helped many clients thru a variety of treatment needs, goals, issues. I am easy to connect with and offer 20 years of excellent experience to clarify your concerns. Together we identify obstacles and thinking/ behavioral patterns which may or may not be helping. Next we explore treatment goals that you seek to achieve. My training can help you learn skills to help yourself. I offer a supportive, environment for our sessions. I have successfully worked with clients to improve many concerns brought to therapy.

Galya Atanasova
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Specifically, I am interested in mindfulness, self-compassion, expressive arts therapy, system theories, hypnosis, cognitive-behavioral modalities (CBT) and
ACT
.
Entering one’s private life through psychotherapy for me is like being a wanted guest in their house – it is a privilege and responsibility. I work with adults with various mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-criticism, relationship issues, emotional and attention difficulties. It is a great honor to witness people crafting their strengths and inviting curiosity instead of criticism in life. I believe that collaboratively, we can create a safe space to help you feel your feelings; build awareness; understand relationship patterns; and develop constructive strategies to cope at home, work and in society.

Calvin Fitch
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
, DBT &
ACT
) to help clients meet their goals.
Social interactions and performance situations can feel like landmines for disaster. The social anxiety "monster" tells you everything that is wrong with you and ruins your confidence. I can help you to feel more empowered in these situations. I help people to take the weight out of the anxiety by using research-supported strategies to enable them to dismantle negative internalized beliefs. I help people set specific, measurable, and realistic goals to guide therapy. I offer a challenging and supportive atmosphere to help people embrace their strengths, achieve their therapy goals, and improve their personal and professional lives.

Jessica Lipschitz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am currently taking new patients. I am a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital / Harvard Medical School. In my private practice, I work with clients on relationship/intimacy concerns, anxiety, stress, depression and PTSD. I utilize evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), and
Acceptance
and Commitment therapy (
ACT
).
Waitlist for new clients

Psychoanalysis, Somatic Awareness, Executive Coach
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
In my experience, each person is driven by a deep longing for something better: to get along better with family, coworkers or friends; to sharpen & hone their personal effectiveness, creativity or success; to
act
& live more meaningfully; to have relief from worries, anger or sadness; to be seen & appreciated as they are rather than what they are expected to be. Helping people tangibly grow closer to fulfilling their aspiration is my work. My approach & background combine psychodynamic/attachment lens to understand the deepest & often, unconscious motivations that drive people (I am a psychoanalyst); somatic awareness & embodied
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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.