Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Gardiner, ME
My approach combines mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Frustrated with a close relationship? I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in stress and anxiety. I work with individuals and couples. I have a health psychology background and have helped many clients with chronic pain/illness, as well as making behavior changes such as weight loss, exercise, quitting smoking, & preparing for bariatric surgery.
My approach combines mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out? Frustrated with a close relationship? I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in stress and anxiety. I work with individuals and couples. I have a health psychology background and have helped many clients with chronic pain/illness, as well as making behavior changes such as weight loss, exercise, quitting smoking, & preparing for bariatric surgery.
I am psychodynamically trained and am interested in helping clients who struggle with emotional eating, body acceptance, self compassion, and connecting with their bodies.
Congratulations for reaching out for support and taking the first step towards the life that you want to create. The world that we live in can be challenging, and sometimes we need help beyond our families and social circles. I use a strengths-based approach to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and eating disordered behaviors. I believe in the use of mindfulness practices to strengthen the mind-body connection and believe that self care is the basis for being able to support ourselves and ultimately being able to share our lives with others.
I am psychodynamically trained and am interested in helping clients who struggle with emotional eating, body acceptance, self compassion, and connecting with their bodies.
Congratulations for reaching out for support and taking the first step towards the life that you want to create. The world that we live in can be challenging, and sometimes we need help beyond our families and social circles. I use a strengths-based approach to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and eating disordered behaviors. I believe in the use of mindfulness practices to strengthen the mind-body connection and believe that self care is the basis for being able to support ourselves and ultimately being able to share our lives with others.
I’m an eccentric, depth‑oriented therapist who blends radical honesty with a warm, grounded presence. I work with the unconscious, the body, and the patterns you’ve carried for years—often without realizing it. My approach is deeply trauma‑informed and somatically attuned, helping you understand how your story lives in both mind and body. If you’ve ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this is a space where your complexity is welcomed and your truth can finally breathe.
I’m an eccentric, depth‑oriented therapist who blends radical honesty with a warm, grounded presence. I work with the unconscious, the body, and the patterns you’ve carried for years—often without realizing it. My approach is deeply trauma‑informed and somatically attuned, helping you understand how your story lives in both mind and body. If you’ve ever felt “too much” or misunderstood, this is a space where your complexity is welcomed and your truth can finally breathe.
Life is complex and stressful. The stress comes from a variety of sources from daily living responsibilities and obligations to family, work, health, and relationship issues. The rate of individuals suffering from depression and anxiety is high. Therapy offers additional tools and insights to manage the stressors and issues.
Life is complex and stressful. The stress comes from a variety of sources from daily living responsibilities and obligations to family, work, health, and relationship issues. The rate of individuals suffering from depression and anxiety is high. Therapy offers additional tools and insights to manage the stressors and issues.
I use a somatic focus to address boundaries, communication, and trauma, drawing from EMDR, IFS, and ACT therapeutic interventions.
We often find ourselves stuck in all too familiar negative patterns. Patterns of behavior that we know don't serve ourselves or our loved ones. Patterns of thought that always seem to tear us down no matter how much progress we make. Patterns within relationships that are less than we deserve. Patterns of anxiety and stress that feel out of our control. Many of us have worked hard to understand and change these patterns: setting goals, self-help books, therapy, medication, meditation, and so on. Yet we find that the deepest patterns are frustratingly stubborn, seeming to rise to the surface no matter how much work we've done.
I use a somatic focus to address boundaries, communication, and trauma, drawing from EMDR, IFS, and ACT therapeutic interventions.
We often find ourselves stuck in all too familiar negative patterns. Patterns of behavior that we know don't serve ourselves or our loved ones. Patterns of thought that always seem to tear us down no matter how much progress we make. Patterns within relationships that are less than we deserve. Patterns of anxiety and stress that feel out of our control. Many of us have worked hard to understand and change these patterns: setting goals, self-help books, therapy, medication, meditation, and so on. Yet we find that the deepest patterns are frustratingly stubborn, seeming to rise to the surface no matter how much work we've done.
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Are you a young adult (18+ or engaged 16+) or adult trying to manage the challenges of daily life? My goal is to offer you support, help you maintain personal balance, and move towards a life that reflects your own unique potential. I will meet you where you are by using a strengths-based perspective to build on what already works well for you. We will work to honor what has gotten you this far, and discover what is holding you back.
Are you a young adult (18+ or engaged 16+) or adult trying to manage the challenges of daily life? My goal is to offer you support, help you maintain personal balance, and move towards a life that reflects your own unique potential. I will meet you where you are by using a strengths-based perspective to build on what already works well for you. We will work to honor what has gotten you this far, and discover what is holding you back.
Hello! As a clinician in the midcoast Maine area, I offer counseling to those who are looking to understand themselves, address their struggles, and build resilient, fulfilling lives.
Hello! As a clinician in the midcoast Maine area, I offer counseling to those who are looking to understand themselves, address their struggles, and build resilient, fulfilling lives.
My approach is flexible and holistic, informed by CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, and centered on your needs and priorities.
I’m a social worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field and have been practicing as a psychotherapist since 2021. I support adults navigating depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, substance use, ADHD, and other mental health challenges. I help people during times of increased stress, loss, or transition. I work with people who feel overwhelmed by life changes, relationship concerns, or past trauma. I have a special interest in supporting people exploring neurodivergence later in life.
My approach is flexible and holistic, informed by CBT, ACT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, and centered on your needs and priorities.
I’m a social worker with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field and have been practicing as a psychotherapist since 2021. I support adults navigating depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, substance use, ADHD, and other mental health challenges. I help people during times of increased stress, loss, or transition. I work with people who feel overwhelmed by life changes, relationship concerns, or past trauma. I have a special interest in supporting people exploring neurodivergence later in life.
With training in CBT, CPT, ACT, and DBT, we will be sure to find the right approach that both meets yoru needs and clicks with you!
The truth is we all struggle in our own unique ways and could all benefit from having a compassionate and objective person in our corner who has our best interests in mind. Whether this is your first time seeking help or your tenth, you are welcome here! . In my 10 years counseling in an outpatient therapy department for a psychiatric hospital, I have helped a wide variety of individuals navigate their struggles, rediscover themselves, and achieve their goals. If you are an adult seeking compassionate, open-minded, and goal-directed therapy, you are in the right place.
With training in CBT, CPT, ACT, and DBT, we will be sure to find the right approach that both meets yoru needs and clicks with you!
The truth is we all struggle in our own unique ways and could all benefit from having a compassionate and objective person in our corner who has our best interests in mind. Whether this is your first time seeking help or your tenth, you are welcome here! . In my 10 years counseling in an outpatient therapy department for a psychiatric hospital, I have helped a wide variety of individuals navigate their struggles, rediscover themselves, and achieve their goals. If you are an adult seeking compassionate, open-minded, and goal-directed therapy, you are in the right place.
I take a person- centered approach with a foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy. I will help guide through negative thoughts, trauma, and other cognitive distortions by highlighting strengths and developing resiliency.
I take a person- centered approach with a foundation of cognitive behavioral therapy. I will help guide through negative thoughts, trauma, and other cognitive distortions by highlighting strengths and developing resiliency.
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I mainly work with adults however, I am open to working with kids 16+. I find myself using person centered therapy which involves meeting individuals where they are at. The client is in the driver's seat so to speak. I also use Internal Family Systems therapy which involves looking at how family factors and relationships are connected to presenting issues the client may be struggling with. I have found family factors to be very relevant in a lot of cases. I use trauma focused therapy to help individuals learn how to process past and present trauma. I collaborate with the client to feel out what pace is the best approach.
Hello,
I mainly work with adults however, I am open to working with kids 16+. I find myself using person centered therapy which involves meeting individuals where they are at. The client is in the driver's seat so to speak. I also use Internal Family Systems therapy which involves looking at how family factors and relationships are connected to presenting issues the client may be struggling with. I have found family factors to be very relevant in a lot of cases. I use trauma focused therapy to help individuals learn how to process past and present trauma. I collaborate with the client to feel out what pace is the best approach.
I approach therapy primarily from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) perspective.
I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment concerns, spiritual concerns, and transitions in life. I also have the lived life experience of a multicultural, biracial, second-generation immigrant, an invaluable asset in supporting clients with concerns related to culture, race, belonging, and identity.
I approach therapy primarily from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) perspective.
I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment concerns, spiritual concerns, and transitions in life. I also have the lived life experience of a multicultural, biracial, second-generation immigrant, an invaluable asset in supporting clients with concerns related to culture, race, belonging, and identity.
I practice trauma-informed care that involves understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of most types of trauma and/or adversity. I bring a functional approach that is person-centered to target your individual needs within your relationship and/or self that surround the human experience. Together, we will explore what is important to you and/or your relationship. Clients that tend to fit well with me are individuals/couples who are self-motivated, witty, can enjoy healthy, light-hearted humor, and may have high empathy.
I practice trauma-informed care that involves understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of most types of trauma and/or adversity. I bring a functional approach that is person-centered to target your individual needs within your relationship and/or self that surround the human experience. Together, we will explore what is important to you and/or your relationship. Clients that tend to fit well with me are individuals/couples who are self-motivated, witty, can enjoy healthy, light-hearted humor, and may have high empathy.
Alison Lindquist, LCSW, LADC, CCS, is dedicated to helping individuals in Maine navigate life's challenges with compassion, expertise, and a holistic approach to healing. Serving adults and seniors throughout the state, Alison offers individual therapy tailored to support those experiencing anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. With over two decades of experience, she partners with clients to create a safe, supportive space where meaningful change can occur.
Alison Lindquist, LCSW, LADC, CCS, is dedicated to helping individuals in Maine navigate life's challenges with compassion, expertise, and a holistic approach to healing. Serving adults and seniors throughout the state, Alison offers individual therapy tailored to support those experiencing anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. With over two decades of experience, she partners with clients to create a safe, supportive space where meaningful change can occur.
Therapy is not one size fits all. I believe everyone's journey is unique to them, and as such, no two therapy sessions look alike. My goal is to help people step back and look at what might be going on in their world and help them find ways to change and improve that. I would describe myself as laid back, easy going, but also direct and straightforward with my clients. I find humor and connecting with people goes a long way and I do my best to incorporate that into all my sessions. If you're not feeling comfortable or safe, I can't expect you to trust me with your thoughts/goals/needs and wants. I look forward to meeting you!
Therapy is not one size fits all. I believe everyone's journey is unique to them, and as such, no two therapy sessions look alike. My goal is to help people step back and look at what might be going on in their world and help them find ways to change and improve that. I would describe myself as laid back, easy going, but also direct and straightforward with my clients. I find humor and connecting with people goes a long way and I do my best to incorporate that into all my sessions. If you're not feeling comfortable or safe, I can't expect you to trust me with your thoughts/goals/needs and wants. I look forward to meeting you!
Jennifer Hanic, LCSW, practices at LifeStance Health in Maine, bringing over 20 years of experience to her clients. Jennifer is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel supported and understood. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address a range of mental health issues.
Jennifer Hanic, LCSW, practices at LifeStance Health in Maine, bringing over 20 years of experience to her clients. Jennifer is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel supported and understood. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address a range of mental health issues.
Certified in several modalities such as but not limited to: CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, PE Therapy, and ACT.
I work with a wide range of clients. My focus is more towards adult psychotherapy but ranges from trauma to navigating daily stressors.
Certified in several modalities such as but not limited to: CBT, CPT, DBT, EMDR, PE Therapy, and ACT.
I work with a wide range of clients. My focus is more towards adult psychotherapy but ranges from trauma to navigating daily stressors.
If you are someone who experiences anxiety, depression, chronic medical illness, disordered eating, difficulties with life transitions, or a history of trauma, I would be happy to work with you.
If you are someone who experiences anxiety, depression, chronic medical illness, disordered eating, difficulties with life transitions, or a history of trauma, I would be happy to work with you.
In therapy, I draw on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating DBT, ACT, Parent Management Training, and Trauma-Focused CBT as needed.
Taking the first step toward therapy or evaluation can feel daunting, but finding the right fit is key. I provide a warm, welcoming space where children, teens, young adults (up to age 26), and families feel supported and respected. I focus on building strong relationships, meeting clients where they are, and helping them feel understood and empowered while navigating challenges like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, or family stress.
In therapy, I draw on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating DBT, ACT, Parent Management Training, and Trauma-Focused CBT as needed.
Taking the first step toward therapy or evaluation can feel daunting, but finding the right fit is key. I provide a warm, welcoming space where children, teens, young adults (up to age 26), and families feel supported and respected. I focus on building strong relationships, meeting clients where they are, and helping them feel understood and empowered while navigating challenges like anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, or family stress.
My approach blends the structure of ACT with the creativity of expressive arts, IFS and Mindfulness, all held within a social justice and weight-inclusive framework that is LGBTQ+ allied.
Hey there! I’m glad you’re here. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about reconnecting with the person you were before life got so loud. Whether you’re navigating the executive dysfunction of ADHD, the exhaustion of burnout, or a complicated relationship with food, I’m here to help you uncover the 'why' behind the struggle.
My approach blends the structure of ACT with the creativity of expressive arts, IFS and Mindfulness, all held within a social justice and weight-inclusive framework that is LGBTQ+ allied.
Hey there! I’m glad you’re here. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about reconnecting with the person you were before life got so loud. Whether you’re navigating the executive dysfunction of ADHD, the exhaustion of burnout, or a complicated relationship with food, I’m here to help you uncover the 'why' behind the struggle.
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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.