Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Johnston County, NC
Currently offering a variety of evidence-based counseling services, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy and more.
Do you catch a glimpse of the finish line, yet it seems out of your grasp? Taking these steps can be overwhelming, occasionally sapping our motivation. The journey from where you are to your destination has countless stages. The unexpected detours that life throws at us can block our path and make navigation seem unmanageable. During these moments, I help you identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental creating an environment where you feel supported.
Currently offering a variety of evidence-based counseling services, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy and more.
Do you catch a glimpse of the finish line, yet it seems out of your grasp? Taking these steps can be overwhelming, occasionally sapping our motivation. The journey from where you are to your destination has countless stages. The unexpected detours that life throws at us can block our path and make navigation seem unmanageable. During these moments, I help you identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental creating an environment where you feel supported.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my practice.
My ideal client is someone who is loyal, respectful, and motivated towards reaching their goals and values in life. Someone who feels safe enough to let down their guard and openly talk about their struggles. Your personal spiritual preference will be given the utmost respect and you can freely explore your beliefs in a non-judgmental environment. I desire to build a strong therapeutic alliance with you, which is build on trust, empathy, and respect. I want you to find the perfect solution to your problems and needs through my services.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my practice.
My ideal client is someone who is loyal, respectful, and motivated towards reaching their goals and values in life. Someone who feels safe enough to let down their guard and openly talk about their struggles. Your personal spiritual preference will be given the utmost respect and you can freely explore your beliefs in a non-judgmental environment. I desire to build a strong therapeutic alliance with you, which is build on trust, empathy, and respect. I want you to find the perfect solution to your problems and needs through my services.
I provide a safe space and create an environment which includes inclusive support and acceptance.
I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, couples, families, & adults. I have a passion for working with client’s who are struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, addictions, anger management, self harm, anxiety, & depression. I join my clients in their day to day struggles, helping them to regain their sense of self while grieving the loss of who they once were. I also help clients to learn to trust their own judgement again so that together we can move through the healing process, primarily by helping clients get set up with all the resources they need to live a happy and healthy life that they can enjoy.
I provide a safe space and create an environment which includes inclusive support and acceptance.
I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, couples, families, & adults. I have a passion for working with client’s who are struggling with eating disorders, body image concerns, addictions, anger management, self harm, anxiety, & depression. I join my clients in their day to day struggles, helping them to regain their sense of self while grieving the loss of who they once were. I also help clients to learn to trust their own judgement again so that together we can move through the healing process, primarily by helping clients get set up with all the resources they need to live a happy and healthy life that they can enjoy.
My approach is eclectic and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma-focused/trauma-informed, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, work stress, self-worth, substance misuse, or identity concerns, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll identify your strengths and develop strategies to help you create meaningful change. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming space where you can heal, grow, and move toward the life you envision.
My approach is eclectic and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma-focused/trauma-informed, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, work stress, self-worth, substance misuse, or identity concerns, I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll identify your strengths and develop strategies to help you create meaningful change. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming space where you can heal, grow, and move toward the life you envision.
I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and components of DBT.
Are you worried, fearful or depressed? Is it interfering with your life goals? Would you like guidance, options and a new perspective? I can help you gain clarity through compassionate listening, honest feedback, and a focus on results. My goal is that you learn skills to maintain the changes that satisfy you. If you desire a greater ability to understand and control your emotions and feel content, I can help you. We will focus on getting the results you need to live a more satisfying life.
I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and components of DBT.
Are you worried, fearful or depressed? Is it interfering with your life goals? Would you like guidance, options and a new perspective? I can help you gain clarity through compassionate listening, honest feedback, and a focus on results. My goal is that you learn skills to maintain the changes that satisfy you. If you desire a greater ability to understand and control your emotions and feel content, I can help you. We will focus on getting the results you need to live a more satisfying life.
I have also had formal training for treating OCD utilizing CBT, ERPT, and ACT.
Hey there! If you have found my profile and you are seeking a counselor who will help you work through your current life issues, then you have found the right place. I work with children 4-17 and adults. When working with kids, I love to focus on building the child's coping skills, providing the emotional support they need, and helping them work through their stressors while also supporting the parents in their interactions with their children. When working with adults, I like to focus on helping you bring out the best version of yourself while aiding you in working through any issues you may have.
I have also had formal training for treating OCD utilizing CBT, ERPT, and ACT.
Hey there! If you have found my profile and you are seeking a counselor who will help you work through your current life issues, then you have found the right place. I work with children 4-17 and adults. When working with kids, I love to focus on building the child's coping skills, providing the emotional support they need, and helping them work through their stressors while also supporting the parents in their interactions with their children. When working with adults, I like to focus on helping you bring out the best version of yourself while aiding you in working through any issues you may have.
Patti Stapleton Bock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, TF-CBT
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Expert level in therapies and modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness & Meditation, Spiritual journey, Behavioral, Effective Parenting 123, Adlerian, ACT, Neuroplasticity Enhancement, Emotion Freedom (EFT), Trauma-Focused (TF-CBT), Family Systems, Gestalt, Solution-focused, Dialectic Behavioral (DBT), Art, Play, & Motivational Interviewing.
I invite you to utilize my years of mental health/addictions education and experience, empowering you with highly effective and enduring therapy, resolving long term and recent issues that block your happiness and success. Adults, youths, couples and whole families are carefully taught needed skills and facilitated actual healing processes, step by step, to remedy thought distortions, repressed feelings and dysfunctional behaviors and attitudes that impair your relationships, socialization, work or school success. Treatment is customized in consideration of individual schedules, preferences, strengths, obstacles and goals for lasting growth and change. Christian counseling is available upon request.
Expert level in therapies and modalities: Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness & Meditation, Spiritual journey, Behavioral, Effective Parenting 123, Adlerian, ACT, Neuroplasticity Enhancement, Emotion Freedom (EFT), Trauma-Focused (TF-CBT), Family Systems, Gestalt, Solution-focused, Dialectic Behavioral (DBT), Art, Play, & Motivational Interviewing.
I invite you to utilize my years of mental health/addictions education and experience, empowering you with highly effective and enduring therapy, resolving long term and recent issues that block your happiness and success. Adults, youths, couples and whole families are carefully taught needed skills and facilitated actual healing processes, step by step, to remedy thought distortions, repressed feelings and dysfunctional behaviors and attitudes that impair your relationships, socialization, work or school success. Treatment is customized in consideration of individual schedules, preferences, strengths, obstacles and goals for lasting growth and change. Christian counseling is available upon request.
Frances De Los Santos
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Online Only
I work with adult clients with various backgrounds and experiences focusing on concerns of depression, relationship challenges, neurodivergence, cultural and LGBTQ+ identity, sexuality, burnout, life transitions, and self- acceptance.
Do you sometimes worry if who you are is "wrong," stuck focusing on harmful messages or unrealistic expectations? Do you feel a little lost in who you are and what you want, then find thinking about it gets overwhelming? If there are times when life feels heavy or you feel like hiding away until you're "put together," you are not alone. It helps to have a space to put life's many complexities aside - to take the rules, systemic barriers, and needs of yourself and others, put them all down, breathe, and unpack. Looking for that space is a big step. I'm here to create that space with you.
I work with adult clients with various backgrounds and experiences focusing on concerns of depression, relationship challenges, neurodivergence, cultural and LGBTQ+ identity, sexuality, burnout, life transitions, and self- acceptance.
Do you sometimes worry if who you are is "wrong," stuck focusing on harmful messages or unrealistic expectations? Do you feel a little lost in who you are and what you want, then find thinking about it gets overwhelming? If there are times when life feels heavy or you feel like hiding away until you're "put together," you are not alone. It helps to have a space to put life's many complexities aside - to take the rules, systemic barriers, and needs of yourself and others, put them all down, breathe, and unpack. Looking for that space is a big step. I'm here to create that space with you.
My approach draws from a variety of evidence based practices including DBT, ACT and CBT, with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.
Deciding to start therapy can be intimidating and often folks don’t know what to expect. As a therapist, I want to make my clients feel comfortable, heard and valued from the initial consultation to the last treatment session. I’ve worked with a wide variety of clients facing challenges ranging from adjustment issues to eating disorders, complicated grief to substance use, and I feel that each individual is worthy of the time, space and effort to find healing, peace and balance in their lives.
My approach draws from a variety of evidence based practices including DBT, ACT and CBT, with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship.
Deciding to start therapy can be intimidating and often folks don’t know what to expect. As a therapist, I want to make my clients feel comfortable, heard and valued from the initial consultation to the last treatment session. I’ve worked with a wide variety of clients facing challenges ranging from adjustment issues to eating disorders, complicated grief to substance use, and I feel that each individual is worthy of the time, space and effort to find healing, peace and balance in their lives.
Rich Griffis
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clayton, NC 27527
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be difficult. We all face challenges, whether it's dealing with a difficult situation at work, going through a tough break-up, or coping with the death of a loved one. It can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when we're facing these challenges. But there is help available. I’m dedicated to assisting you with your life goals and helping you find a healthy way to process your past traumas to live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.
Life can be difficult. We all face challenges, whether it's dealing with a difficult situation at work, going through a tough break-up, or coping with the death of a loved one. It can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when we're facing these challenges. But there is help available. I’m dedicated to assisting you with your life goals and helping you find a healthy way to process your past traumas to live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
Meet Our Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
Navigating life's journey can be overwhelming. For over twenty years, it has been my privilege to meet people where they are and partner with them in difficult seasons. It is my experience that having someone to share your burdens can often provide healing and the courage to seek physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
Navigating life's journey can be overwhelming. For over twenty years, it has been my privilege to meet people where they are and partner with them in difficult seasons. It is my experience that having someone to share your burdens can often provide healing and the courage to seek physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
Jessica Block
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Clayton, NC 27520
Hello!
I work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, complex childhood trauma, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, miscarriage, and navigating significant life transitions. If you are noticing changes in your mental health impacting your day to day, it is important to carve out time to unpack these things in a safe space. You are not meant to endure these things alone - your quality of living matters and it is my goal to walk with you as you navigate these parts of your life.
Hello!
I work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, complex childhood trauma, perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, miscarriage, and navigating significant life transitions. If you are noticing changes in your mental health impacting your day to day, it is important to carve out time to unpack these things in a safe space. You are not meant to endure these things alone - your quality of living matters and it is my goal to walk with you as you navigate these parts of your life.
Life is hard. Have you tried dealing with life your way and ready to try a new way? My clients are looking to be heard and to learn how to live life the way they want to. Talking with a counselor has numerous benefits, such as having a place to have your experience validated, while discussing topics of your choice. If you need an passionate counselor, who will support you through it, I'm the counselor for you! If you feel stuck, challenged by stress, feel free to contact me and set up a consultation.
Life is hard. Have you tried dealing with life your way and ready to try a new way? My clients are looking to be heard and to learn how to live life the way they want to. Talking with a counselor has numerous benefits, such as having a place to have your experience validated, while discussing topics of your choice. If you need an passionate counselor, who will support you through it, I'm the counselor for you! If you feel stuck, challenged by stress, feel free to contact me and set up a consultation.
Every therapy client has unique needs and goals. Some people seek clarification during transitional times, while others desire an open, nonjudgmental space to share and process complex emotions. Many therapy clients seek a space to vent or air frustrations. I enjoy meeting each client where they are in their mental health journey and working to approach their individual needs.
Every therapy client has unique needs and goals. Some people seek clarification during transitional times, while others desire an open, nonjudgmental space to share and process complex emotions. Many therapy clients seek a space to vent or air frustrations. I enjoy meeting each client where they are in their mental health journey and working to approach their individual needs.
Do you experience the effects of low self-esteem, past trauma, identity issues, grief, and lack of personal growth? Are you feeling down or stuck? I'm a neurodivergent therapist who works with couples, teens, parents, women empowerment, LGBTQIA+, ADHD, and kink communities. I’m passionate about helping you find peace and reach your full potential. My approach is eclectic, compassionate, and judgment-free, specializing in communication, intimacy, trauma, healing, and self-awareness.
Do you experience the effects of low self-esteem, past trauma, identity issues, grief, and lack of personal growth? Are you feeling down or stuck? I'm a neurodivergent therapist who works with couples, teens, parents, women empowerment, LGBTQIA+, ADHD, and kink communities. I’m passionate about helping you find peace and reach your full potential. My approach is eclectic, compassionate, and judgment-free, specializing in communication, intimacy, trauma, healing, and self-awareness.
My clinical specialization is assisting people struggling with unresolved issues and trauma. I work with a variety of issues, including but not limited to challenges related to relationship distress, stress, self-esteem, mood, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other issues.
My clinical specialization is assisting people struggling with unresolved issues and trauma. I work with a variety of issues, including but not limited to challenges related to relationship distress, stress, self-esteem, mood, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other issues.
Jennifer Leigh-Ann Osterhoudt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-A, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Smithfield, NC 27577
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, marriage difficulties, parenting issues or past trauma? Does your life feel overwhelming right now? My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and compassionate environment for you to discuss and address the issues that are troubling you. I have 21 years experience as a social worker in child welfare. I have experience with trauma, grief, and loss. In addition, I have experience with substance abuse recovery and divorce recovery. I have worked with individuals, couples, women in crisis pregnancy, pregnant teens, teen mothers, single mothers, and foster and adoptive parents.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, marriage difficulties, parenting issues or past trauma? Does your life feel overwhelming right now? My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and compassionate environment for you to discuss and address the issues that are troubling you. I have 21 years experience as a social worker in child welfare. I have experience with trauma, grief, and loss. In addition, I have experience with substance abuse recovery and divorce recovery. I have worked with individuals, couples, women in crisis pregnancy, pregnant teens, teen mothers, single mothers, and foster and adoptive parents.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless, or worried, and maybe you are struggling to cope with life's difficulties? If so, it would be my privilege to work with you! We will collaborate and form a treatment plan that works best for you, and work toward forming your best self. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, interpersonal difficulties, marital, and family issues. My background and training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless, or worried, and maybe you are struggling to cope with life's difficulties? If so, it would be my privilege to work with you! We will collaborate and form a treatment plan that works best for you, and work toward forming your best self. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, interpersonal difficulties, marital, and family issues. My background and training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Hi, I’m Autumn — a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who’s passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for people as they navigate the messy, meaningful work of healing. You might be carrying anxiety, stress, or past hurt, and longing for clarity, relief, and a deeper sense of connection—with yourself and with others. My goal is to help you make sense of what you’re carrying, build trust in yourself, and move through life with greater ease, purpose, and self-compassion.
Hi, I’m Autumn — a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who’s passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for people as they navigate the messy, meaningful work of healing. You might be carrying anxiety, stress, or past hurt, and longing for clarity, relief, and a deeper sense of connection—with yourself and with others. My goal is to help you make sense of what you’re carrying, build trust in yourself, and move through life with greater ease, purpose, and self-compassion.
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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.