Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Sappington, MO
Some days are messy. Some days are confusing, heavy, or even a little scary. Those are the days people often feel like they have to handle it alone. My hope is to create a space where that isn’t true. Therapy should be a space where you can bring your full self, including the uncomfortable or messy parts, and feel understood and supported.
I work collaboratively, meeting each person where they are. For kids, therapy can include play and creativity, even online. For teen and adult clients, we focus on exploring challenges/barriers, building skills, and finding new ways forward, all in a warm, nonjudgmental environment.
Some days are messy. Some days are confusing, heavy, or even a little scary. Those are the days people often feel like they have to handle it alone. My hope is to create a space where that isn’t true. Therapy should be a space where you can bring your full self, including the uncomfortable or messy parts, and feel understood and supported.
I work collaboratively, meeting each person where they are. For kids, therapy can include play and creativity, even online. For teen and adult clients, we focus on exploring challenges/barriers, building skills, and finding new ways forward, all in a warm, nonjudgmental environment.
I may teach acceptance and mindfulness with ACT, and interpersonal communication for relationships.
We all strive to become the best versions of ourselves and to reach our highest potential. But as humans we're also vulnerable to fear, anger and self-doubt due to past traumas, and life events that can keep us stuck and unfulfilled.. I have faced some of these challenges myself. Sometimes we need help from an outside professional who is open, knowledgeable and compassionate. Often just the opportunity to be heard and understood can itself be healing. And the tools and insights learned from therapy can be life-changing. It's not easy but with motivation and a desire to grow, along with the right therapist, real progress can occur.
I may teach acceptance and mindfulness with ACT, and interpersonal communication for relationships.
We all strive to become the best versions of ourselves and to reach our highest potential. But as humans we're also vulnerable to fear, anger and self-doubt due to past traumas, and life events that can keep us stuck and unfulfilled.. I have faced some of these challenges myself. Sometimes we need help from an outside professional who is open, knowledgeable and compassionate. Often just the opportunity to be heard and understood can itself be healing. And the tools and insights learned from therapy can be life-changing. It's not easy but with motivation and a desire to grow, along with the right therapist, real progress can occur.
Navigating through this life can be a whirlwind of emotion! As someone who went through my own mental health and recovery journey, I know how important it can be to have the right support in place to help you navigate through life's rollercoaster. Please schedule a free 10 minute phone consult with me. I will respond within 24 business hours. If I can't help you, I will be sure to provide you with referrals!
Navigating through this life can be a whirlwind of emotion! As someone who went through my own mental health and recovery journey, I know how important it can be to have the right support in place to help you navigate through life's rollercoaster. Please schedule a free 10 minute phone consult with me. I will respond within 24 business hours. If I can't help you, I will be sure to provide you with referrals!
Serious and chronic illness, difficult life transitions, or the profound grief you experience with the loss of a loved one – it can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, angry, confused, isolated, and lost. A lot of the time, we acclimate and move right along, but other times, it throws us completely off course. When the unthinkable happens to you, how do you get to a place where you feel safe, content, and at peace? Whatever your therapeutic goals may be, you deserve to feel heard, understood, and validated.
Serious and chronic illness, difficult life transitions, or the profound grief you experience with the loss of a loved one – it can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, angry, confused, isolated, and lost. A lot of the time, we acclimate and move right along, but other times, it throws us completely off course. When the unthinkable happens to you, how do you get to a place where you feel safe, content, and at peace? Whatever your therapeutic goals may be, you deserve to feel heard, understood, and validated.
Life has a lot of challenges. I want to help you work through your struggles and find more hope. I offer a safe and supportive environment where together we can process your feelings and frustrations. I think in order to create real, lasting change that you not only have to challenge your thoughts and behaviors, but also address the underlying feelings and emotions that contribute to them. If you are tired of feeling stuck I will work with you to identify and change your unhealthy patterns so that you can move forward.
Life has a lot of challenges. I want to help you work through your struggles and find more hope. I offer a safe and supportive environment where together we can process your feelings and frustrations. I think in order to create real, lasting change that you not only have to challenge your thoughts and behaviors, but also address the underlying feelings and emotions that contribute to them. If you are tired of feeling stuck I will work with you to identify and change your unhealthy patterns so that you can move forward.
I specialize in working with adults, young adults, and adolescent (14+) with a variety of issues, including trauma, PTSD, substance use disorder, intellectual disabilities, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, and improving self-esteem.
I specialize in working with adults, young adults, and adolescent (14+) with a variety of issues, including trauma, PTSD, substance use disorder, intellectual disabilities, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress management, and improving self-esteem.
Certified in CBT and ACT, I use evidence-based tools alongside Brainspotting—an amazing, gentle, trauma-informed approach that works at a deep level to help you heal.
I specialize in helping overwhelmed moms and college students manage anxiety and stress. Using CBT, ACT, and Brainspotting, I offer tools to heal deeply, build resilience, and regain balance. I also enjoy using Exposure Response and Prevention for social anxiety. Together, we’ll create a compassionate, supportive path to the clarity and life you deserve.
Certified in CBT and ACT, I use evidence-based tools alongside Brainspotting—an amazing, gentle, trauma-informed approach that works at a deep level to help you heal.
I specialize in helping overwhelmed moms and college students manage anxiety and stress. Using CBT, ACT, and Brainspotting, I offer tools to heal deeply, build resilience, and regain balance. I also enjoy using Exposure Response and Prevention for social anxiety. Together, we’ll create a compassionate, supportive path to the clarity and life you deserve.
Welcome! I’m Michelle Williams, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I understand that exploring the depths of your mind can feel daunting and challenging. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can navigate your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in helping individuals who are facing mood disorders, personality disorders, and the stressors of everyday life. Together, we can work through these challenges and find a path towards healing and understanding.
Welcome! I’m Michelle Williams, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I understand that exploring the depths of your mind can feel daunting and challenging. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can navigate your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in helping individuals who are facing mood disorders, personality disorders, and the stressors of everyday life. Together, we can work through these challenges and find a path towards healing and understanding.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck and frustrated, we can work together to discover practical solutions. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges, find a path forward, and create meaningful change. Throughout our work together, the focus will be on fostering growth, finding positive meaning, and easing the symptoms that weigh you down.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or simply feeling stuck and frustrated, we can work together to discover practical solutions. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges, find a path forward, and create meaningful change. Throughout our work together, the focus will be on fostering growth, finding positive meaning, and easing the symptoms that weigh you down.
I'm passionate about helping adults and couples find healing, empowerment, growth, and meaning in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, relationship and attachment issues, life transitions, and grief. I'm especially dedicated to working with LGBTQIA+ and nonmonogamous clients. I practice from a humanistic standpoint, integrating psychodynamic, behavioral, and mindfulness-based strategies drawn from a variety of approaches in order to personalize therapy to the individual client’s values, goals, and strengths.
I'm passionate about helping adults and couples find healing, empowerment, growth, and meaning in their lives. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, relationship and attachment issues, life transitions, and grief. I'm especially dedicated to working with LGBTQIA+ and nonmonogamous clients. I practice from a humanistic standpoint, integrating psychodynamic, behavioral, and mindfulness-based strategies drawn from a variety of approaches in order to personalize therapy to the individual client’s values, goals, and strengths.
It can be difficult for people to reach out for support, especially with all the things that you are balancing, so it is so exciting you have taken this first step. I have been practicing for the past 13 years and together we can work towards your goals in a therapeutic setting.
It can be difficult for people to reach out for support, especially with all the things that you are balancing, so it is so exciting you have taken this first step. I have been practicing for the past 13 years and together we can work towards your goals in a therapeutic setting.
I like to see my clients reach their full potential by focusing on their strengths. Letting them know they are not alone and with my help and support they can live happy successful lives.
I like to see my clients reach their full potential by focusing on their strengths. Letting them know they are not alone and with my help and support they can live happy successful lives.
I am trained to practice EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Sex Offender Treatment, and Substance and Alcohol Use.
I do not focus on any one specific population to serve. I believe that everyone needs someone to talk to and process what they are experiencing in their lives. In general I realize that most people I serve are working on rebuilding, repairing, and relearning how to manage connections to others.
I am trained to practice EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Sex Offender Treatment, and Substance and Alcohol Use.
I do not focus on any one specific population to serve. I believe that everyone needs someone to talk to and process what they are experiencing in their lives. In general I realize that most people I serve are working on rebuilding, repairing, and relearning how to manage connections to others.
Raymond T Fezzi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
With over 40 yrs of clinical experience, I'm trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, ACT, DBT and EMDR therapy.
My name is Raymond Fezzi and my office is conveniently located 1/2 mile northwest of Hwy I-55 in the South County area. I offer a range of services, including assessment and therapy for individuals seeking help for relationship difficulties, ptsd, anxiety and depression. I make every attempt to make your first visit comfortable by answering any questions when calling for an initial appointment, and by helping you to clarify your needs and goals for treatment.
With over 40 yrs of clinical experience, I'm trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, ACT, DBT and EMDR therapy.
My name is Raymond Fezzi and my office is conveniently located 1/2 mile northwest of Hwy I-55 in the South County area. I offer a range of services, including assessment and therapy for individuals seeking help for relationship difficulties, ptsd, anxiety and depression. I make every attempt to make your first visit comfortable by answering any questions when calling for an initial appointment, and by helping you to clarify your needs and goals for treatment.
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Are you ready to take charge of your emotions? Emotions can be difficult and confusing, yet they can also be a powerful catalyst in the presence of change. Let's tap into your experiences and emotions to uncover your purpose. Embracing personal struggles can lead us to places we never imagined, illuminating new paths and possibilities along the way. Together, we'll navigate through the complexities, embracing emotions as valuable tools for self-discovery and empowerment. Let's embark on this exciting journey and discover the clarity and purpose that lie ahead.
I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Insight-oriented approaches, Mind-body techniques.
You may be insightful and self-aware, yet overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
My approach helps you identify patterns, internal conflicts, and beliefs shaping your experience so you can create real, lasting change.
In our work together, we’ll connect the dots, challenge patterns that no longer serve you, and help you respond to your life with more clarity and intention. We'll focus on understanding what’s underneath and shifting how you respond in your life.
If you’re ready to feel more grounded and confident in your decisions, reach out.
I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Insight-oriented approaches, Mind-body techniques.
You may be insightful and self-aware, yet overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward.
My approach helps you identify patterns, internal conflicts, and beliefs shaping your experience so you can create real, lasting change.
In our work together, we’ll connect the dots, challenge patterns that no longer serve you, and help you respond to your life with more clarity and intention. We'll focus on understanding what’s underneath and shifting how you respond in your life.
If you’re ready to feel more grounded and confident in your decisions, reach out.
Life transitions can be difficult. I help clients identify inner strengths and values so that they can experience growth after crisis, loss, or medical illness. My approach to therapy is grounded in helping clients develop healthy, supportive relationships. I use a creative and flexible mix of psychotherapy interventions integrating mind-body approaches such as hypnosis along with cognitive based tools such as cognitive reframing, journal writing, and explorations of relationship patterns using communication analysis. My background includes many years of experience working in hospitals, I have special expertise in working with
Life transitions can be difficult. I help clients identify inner strengths and values so that they can experience growth after crisis, loss, or medical illness. My approach to therapy is grounded in helping clients develop healthy, supportive relationships. I use a creative and flexible mix of psychotherapy interventions integrating mind-body approaches such as hypnosis along with cognitive based tools such as cognitive reframing, journal writing, and explorations of relationship patterns using communication analysis. My background includes many years of experience working in hospitals, I have special expertise in working with
Paula Robinson, LGPC, is dedicated to fostering a compassionate, empathetic environment where healing and growth can thrive. With a person-centered approach, Paula works to ensure that each client feels truly heard, supported, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey. She understands that healing is a lifelong process that requires a personalized approach, patience, and a deep commitment to uncovering the unique needs and experiences of each individual.
Paula Robinson, LGPC, is dedicated to fostering a compassionate, empathetic environment where healing and growth can thrive. With a person-centered approach, Paula works to ensure that each client feels truly heard, supported, and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey. She understands that healing is a lifelong process that requires a personalized approach, patience, and a deep commitment to uncovering the unique needs and experiences of each individual.
I work with young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and life stressors and transitions. I also work with older adults who are experiencing late and end of life transitions and concerns.
I work with young adults and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and life stressors and transitions. I also work with older adults who are experiencing late and end of life transitions and concerns.
My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by my own experience with a high-risk pregnancy, a traumatic birth, and a NICU stay. Those moments inspired my deep commitment to supporting women during some of life’s most vulnerable and unexpected challenges.
For over 15 years, I have specialized in perinatal mental health, with a focus on working with women navigating high-risk pregnancies—especially when a congenital anomaly is identified during pregnancy. I also have extensive experience supporting individuals through perinatal and infant loss.
My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by my own experience with a high-risk pregnancy, a traumatic birth, and a NICU stay. Those moments inspired my deep commitment to supporting women during some of life’s most vulnerable and unexpected challenges.
For over 15 years, I have specialized in perinatal mental health, with a focus on working with women navigating high-risk pregnancies—especially when a congenital anomaly is identified during pregnancy. I also have extensive experience supporting individuals through perinatal and infant loss.
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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.