Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Eldersburg, MD
Kyra Whittenburg
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, DBT-C
4 Endorsed
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I believe that the therapist-client relationship is the foundation of successful treatment. I view therapy as partnership between myself and the client, creating a trusting and supportive relationship. I see therapy through a dielectric lens of accepting yourself without judgement and changing unhealthy and maladaptive behaviors.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I believe that the therapist-client relationship is the foundation of successful treatment. I view therapy as partnership between myself and the client, creating a trusting and supportive relationship. I see therapy through a dielectric lens of accepting yourself without judgement and changing unhealthy and maladaptive behaviors.
Cedar Ridge Counseling Centers,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCPC, PhD
Eldersburg, MD 21784
At Cedar Ridge Counseling Centers, you’ll find compassionate support from more than 65 private‑practice providers dedicated to helping individuals and families of all ages. We offer personalized, collaborative care so you can feel understood, supported, and empowered as you work toward meaningful change.
Locations:
Columbia, Eldersburg, Owings Mills, Timonium, Urbana, Westminster, & Virtual.
Call 410.552.0773 or visit our website to request an appointment.
At Cedar Ridge Counseling Centers, you’ll find compassionate support from more than 65 private‑practice providers dedicated to helping individuals and families of all ages. We offer personalized, collaborative care so you can feel understood, supported, and empowered as you work toward meaningful change.
Locations:
Columbia, Eldersburg, Owings Mills, Timonium, Urbana, Westminster, & Virtual.
Call 410.552.0773 or visit our website to request an appointment.
DBT includes components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) while also using change and acceptance strategies to validate emotions, tolerate distress, and remain mindful of the current moment.
I am a skilled clinician with experience working with adolescents through adult clients. I have over 20 years experience in outpatient & inpatient settings seeing clients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. My goal is to aid clients with negotiating difficulties and optimizing their functioning using validation, a person-centered approach, as well as various evidence based treatment modalities. Whether working in an individual, family, or couples setting, the aim is for clients to feel an increased effectiveness to cope with life stressors and build skills that will afford them the opportunity to live their best life.
DBT includes components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) while also using change and acceptance strategies to validate emotions, tolerate distress, and remain mindful of the current moment.
I am a skilled clinician with experience working with adolescents through adult clients. I have over 20 years experience in outpatient & inpatient settings seeing clients with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. My goal is to aid clients with negotiating difficulties and optimizing their functioning using validation, a person-centered approach, as well as various evidence based treatment modalities. Whether working in an individual, family, or couples setting, the aim is for clients to feel an increased effectiveness to cope with life stressors and build skills that will afford them the opportunity to live their best life.
My work is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), which focuses on changing how we relate to difficult experiences.
Hello! I’m Luke, thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I’m a licensed clinical social worker, practicing since 2021. I started my career providing inpatient care for young adults experiencing acute mental health crises, and later moved into outpatient therapy, supporting teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions.
My work is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), which focuses on changing how we relate to difficult experiences.
Hello! I’m Luke, thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I’m a licensed clinical social worker, practicing since 2021. I started my career providing inpatient care for young adults experiencing acute mental health crises, and later moved into outpatient therapy, supporting teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions.
Accepting clients in person or virtual! I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. Telehealth Available
Accepting clients in person or virtual! I believe everyone has within them the strength, ability, and desire to fulfill his or her own potential. My job as a therapist is to help you to recognize, find, and unlock your inner strengths through the therapeutic and self-discovery process. If you or a loved one are struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, impacted by a recent or prolonged trauma, or are just having difficulty navigating through the daily stresses of life, I can help. I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and safe haven environment for your journey of self-discovery and growth. Telehealth Available
I utilize a number of therapeutic frameworks and associated techniques to assist each unique client in session, including CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, PCT, SFBT, reality therapy, Adlerian therapy, and Gestalt therapy.
My areas of specialization include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotion regulation, and general stress. I work with individuals across most age groups and have experience counseling clients from diverse backgrounds. I pride myself on providing best practice for all individuals and believe wholeheartedly in the therapeutic process as a modality that leads to a better quality of life and quality of activities. I use an eclectic approach that involves various modalities tailored to a wide array of mental health presentations.
I utilize a number of therapeutic frameworks and associated techniques to assist each unique client in session, including CBT, ERP, ACT, DBT, PCT, SFBT, reality therapy, Adlerian therapy, and Gestalt therapy.
My areas of specialization include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotion regulation, and general stress. I work with individuals across most age groups and have experience counseling clients from diverse backgrounds. I pride myself on providing best practice for all individuals and believe wholeheartedly in the therapeutic process as a modality that leads to a better quality of life and quality of activities. I use an eclectic approach that involves various modalities tailored to a wide array of mental health presentations.
I believe that every person has the right, responsibility, and ability to live their life in a healthy and fulfilling way. Too often we put our own mental health needs to the side in order to "make it through" whatever hardship is being faced. Whether it is familial issues, anxiety, depression, identity, or life transitions, people face many challenges to their mental health. If you are ready to talk to someone in a non judgmental or pressured environment, who will work with you to create goals and positive change, please consider reaching out to me!
I believe that every person has the right, responsibility, and ability to live their life in a healthy and fulfilling way. Too often we put our own mental health needs to the side in order to "make it through" whatever hardship is being faced. Whether it is familial issues, anxiety, depression, identity, or life transitions, people face many challenges to their mental health. If you are ready to talk to someone in a non judgmental or pressured environment, who will work with you to create goals and positive change, please consider reaching out to me!
Hello and welcome! In my practice, I provide a supportive space for individuals from adolescence through adulthood. Life often hands us stress that over time, or rather abruptly, can disrupt our sense of calm. We can get stuck, lose track of who we are and what is important to us. By working together, we can explore individual needs, strengthen awareness, challenge obstacles, and build skills to promote wellbeing.
Hello and welcome! In my practice, I provide a supportive space for individuals from adolescence through adulthood. Life often hands us stress that over time, or rather abruptly, can disrupt our sense of calm. We can get stuck, lose track of who we are and what is important to us. By working together, we can explore individual needs, strengthen awareness, challenge obstacles, and build skills to promote wellbeing.
Have life’s changes left you feeling unsettled or overwhelmed? Has a recent diagnosis, life transition, or caregiving role left you unsure of where to turn? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I take a trauma-informed, holistic approach in working with individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, medical challenges, and the unique stresses of caregiving. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. My goal is to walk alongside you with empathy, encouragement, and practical resources to help you find balance, hope, and a renewed sense of well-being.
Have life’s changes left you feeling unsettled or overwhelmed? Has a recent diagnosis, life transition, or caregiving role left you unsure of where to turn? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. I take a trauma-informed, holistic approach in working with individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, medical challenges, and the unique stresses of caregiving. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. My goal is to walk alongside you with empathy, encouragement, and practical resources to help you find balance, hope, and a renewed sense of well-being.
Laura believes in working with the client as a partner in treatment often utilizing cognitive behavioral counseling (CBT, CPT, DBT), teaching relaxation techniques, awareness of mind/body connection, creative guided imagery, communication skills, and radical acceptance.
Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. She can sees client who are in Maryland or Florida. Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked. They want to live their best life, with the chance to enjoy relationships with others and learn to form a relationship with themselves, peacefully and happily.
Laura believes in working with the client as a partner in treatment often utilizing cognitive behavioral counseling (CBT, CPT, DBT), teaching relaxation techniques, awareness of mind/body connection, creative guided imagery, communication skills, and radical acceptance.
Laura provides individual counseling via a secure virtual online live stream platform only. She can sees client who are in Maryland or Florida. Her clients often want help in feeling less anxious, depressed or panicked. They want to live their best life, with the chance to enjoy relationships with others and learn to form a relationship with themselves, peacefully and happily.
Welcome to Path to Peace Wellness!
We are here to support you on your mental health journey. We believe that healing starts with connection, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Our approach is rooted in genuine compassion, where your unique experiences and goals guide the therapeutic process. We aim to foster a trusting relationship that encourages open dialogue, self-discovery, and growth. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, we are here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
Welcome to Path to Peace Wellness!
We are here to support you on your mental health journey. We believe that healing starts with connection, and we are committed to creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Our approach is rooted in genuine compassion, where your unique experiences and goals guide the therapeutic process. We aim to foster a trusting relationship that encourages open dialogue, self-discovery, and growth. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, we are here to provide support and guidance every step of the way.
" While I believe that building a solid therapeutic relationship is top priority, I incorporate evidenced based treatments, including: client centered, mindfulness, ACT, DBT, parts work/inner child, and solution focused techniques.
When you enter your motherhood experience there are often feelings of uncertainty, guilt, frustration, confusion, anxiety, and sadness. The rollercoaster of emotions is common, but does not have to be your "forever" as a parent. Many of the moms I meet with are searching for a place where they can feel validated, but also want actionable steps they can use to improve their thinking patterns (negative self talk, self doubt, inner critic, intrusive thoughts), and their also manage their feelings about becoming a mom. You deserve to feel better and feel confident as a mom!
" While I believe that building a solid therapeutic relationship is top priority, I incorporate evidenced based treatments, including: client centered, mindfulness, ACT, DBT, parts work/inner child, and solution focused techniques.
When you enter your motherhood experience there are often feelings of uncertainty, guilt, frustration, confusion, anxiety, and sadness. The rollercoaster of emotions is common, but does not have to be your "forever" as a parent. Many of the moms I meet with are searching for a place where they can feel validated, but also want actionable steps they can use to improve their thinking patterns (negative self talk, self doubt, inner critic, intrusive thoughts), and their also manage their feelings about becoming a mom. You deserve to feel better and feel confident as a mom!
I utilize Acceptance and commitment therapy primarily with the incorporation of strengths based, mindfulness and spirituality to create an approach tailored to each client.
It’s easy in life to lose ourselves, to feel overwhelmed and stuck. Issues that arise from work, family, environment and even our inner self can leave people feeling angry, sad, frustrated or even numb. Sometimes people repeat patterns and behaviors that they know aren’t helpful, but then get stuck as they are unsure of how to change or even begin the process to heal.
I utilize Acceptance and commitment therapy primarily with the incorporation of strengths based, mindfulness and spirituality to create an approach tailored to each client.
It’s easy in life to lose ourselves, to feel overwhelmed and stuck. Issues that arise from work, family, environment and even our inner self can leave people feeling angry, sad, frustrated or even numb. Sometimes people repeat patterns and behaviors that they know aren’t helpful, but then get stuck as they are unsure of how to change or even begin the process to heal.
I am a compassionate therapist who can help you affect positive change in your life. In completing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and similar types of therapy, you will learn how to modify your thoughts and behaviors in ways that will empower you to improve your mental health. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is well researched as one of the most effective therapeutic approaches and can be applied to most mental health conditions and stressors in your life.
I am a compassionate therapist who can help you affect positive change in your life. In completing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and similar types of therapy, you will learn how to modify your thoughts and behaviors in ways that will empower you to improve your mental health. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is well researched as one of the most effective therapeutic approaches and can be applied to most mental health conditions and stressors in your life.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or major life transitions, we’ll work together to uncover clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or major life transitions, we’ll work together to uncover clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
Family Foundation Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
We are an energetic small group practice who is here to help with all of life's transitions and challenges. Whether it be helping you through big life changes or managing the stress of day to day life, therapy can help! Our goal is to empower, support, and help you achieve your personal goals and help you learn to manage things getting in the way.
We are an energetic small group practice who is here to help with all of life's transitions and challenges. Whether it be helping you through big life changes or managing the stress of day to day life, therapy can help! Our goal is to empower, support, and help you achieve your personal goals and help you learn to manage things getting in the way.
My focus is trauma work using EMDR, alongside CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, to help clients find balance and clarity.
Imagine waking up ready to take on the world — you can!
At Adams Counseling, our clinicians combine compassion with expertise to help you navigate life’s challenges and find balance. With backgrounds in education, crisis support, advocacy, and specialized EMDR training, we provide the support you need to heal and thrive. We believe that the right therapeutic fit matters.
In addition to our diverse group of therapists, I am a Maryland Board-Approved Supervisor, offering supervision for LGPCs and interns. My focus is on fostering professional growth, confidence, and strong clinical skills in the next generation of counselors.
My focus is trauma work using EMDR, alongside CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, to help clients find balance and clarity.
Imagine waking up ready to take on the world — you can!
At Adams Counseling, our clinicians combine compassion with expertise to help you navigate life’s challenges and find balance. With backgrounds in education, crisis support, advocacy, and specialized EMDR training, we provide the support you need to heal and thrive. We believe that the right therapeutic fit matters.
In addition to our diverse group of therapists, I am a Maryland Board-Approved Supervisor, offering supervision for LGPCs and interns. My focus is on fostering professional growth, confidence, and strong clinical skills in the next generation of counselors.
Lauren
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, RPT-S
1 Endorsed
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Not accepting new clients
As a Registered Play Therapist, I help kids & parents make sense of big emotions and difficult experiences through the language kids know best: play. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, or big feelings + big behaviors, I offer a safe and nurturing environment where healing can begin, and where they can build tools for lifelong emotional regulation. I believe that kids deserve therapy that is as effective as therapy is for adults. In play therapy, kids feel empowered to explore their feelings, behaviors, & challenges in ways that are naturally engaging + developmentally appropriate!
As a Registered Play Therapist, I help kids & parents make sense of big emotions and difficult experiences through the language kids know best: play. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief, self-esteem issues, or big feelings + big behaviors, I offer a safe and nurturing environment where healing can begin, and where they can build tools for lifelong emotional regulation. I believe that kids deserve therapy that is as effective as therapy is for adults. In play therapy, kids feel empowered to explore their feelings, behaviors, & challenges in ways that are naturally engaging + developmentally appropriate!
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Mindful Haven Therapy Laura Valdes-Borsum,
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LCPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Frederick, MD 21703
Fluent in Spanish with education, training, and experience in therapy models such as CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), Trauma Focused-CBT, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I selectively integrate a variety of goal-oriented, solution-focused, and person-centered techniques into a uniquely individualized treatment approach for individuals, couples, and families. My multicultural clinical expertise includes treating individuals of all ages for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, gender dysphoria, sexual identity, adjustment issues, personality disorders, end of life transitioning, and grief.
Fluent in Spanish with education, training, and experience in therapy models such as CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), Trauma Focused-CBT, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I selectively integrate a variety of goal-oriented, solution-focused, and person-centered techniques into a uniquely individualized treatment approach for individuals, couples, and families. My multicultural clinical expertise includes treating individuals of all ages for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders, gender dysphoria, sexual identity, adjustment issues, personality disorders, end of life transitioning, and grief.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through medical crises, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I am bilingual and bicultural. I strive to create a safe, open, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through medical crises, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I am bilingual and bicultural. I strive to create a safe, open, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.
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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.