Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Kernersville, NC
Heather Lane Dunleavy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MEd, LMFT, AAMFT, ASDCS
Kernersville, NC 27284
In 2011, I decided to start studying to become a therapist after working as a classroom educator for 16 years, because I saw the failing of the educational system and the struggles of the family system. I started working as a therapist in 2016, and today, we all face a variety of emotional issues that are difficult for to express, name, and discuss. Many people feel as if no one is listening or will listen to them, especially adults on the Autism Spectrum who already struggle with communication. I want to help empower all people on the Autism Spectrum and their support systems.
In 2011, I decided to start studying to become a therapist after working as a classroom educator for 16 years, because I saw the failing of the educational system and the struggles of the family system. I started working as a therapist in 2016, and today, we all face a variety of emotional issues that are difficult for to express, name, and discuss. Many people feel as if no one is listening or will listen to them, especially adults on the Autism Spectrum who already struggle with communication. I want to help empower all people on the Autism Spectrum and their support systems.
Healing begins when you feel seen and supported. I help people reconnect with themselves after trauma, stress, or major life changes. Clients describe me as warm, steady, caring, and easy to talk to. I offer a grounded space to explore what you’re carrying at a safe pace. I use EMDR, CBT‑based therapies, DBT, and mindfulness to help you understand your patterns and build lasting resilience. If you’re ready for a space where you feel supported and encouraged, I’m here to walk with you.
Healing begins when you feel seen and supported. I help people reconnect with themselves after trauma, stress, or major life changes. Clients describe me as warm, steady, caring, and easy to talk to. I offer a grounded space to explore what you’re carrying at a safe pace. I use EMDR, CBT‑based therapies, DBT, and mindfulness to help you understand your patterns and build lasting resilience. If you’re ready for a space where you feel supported and encouraged, I’m here to walk with you.
Dr. Bree Alexander Richardson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph.D., LISW-CP, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, there! If you're ready to make meaningful changes in your life but you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I'm here to help. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, and seeking a deeper sense of peace and self-understanding, there's no better time to start than now. Let's develop healthier coping skills, improve your emotion regulation, and foster stronger connections together. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, and Ph.D. in Social Work.
Hi, there! If you're ready to make meaningful changes in your life but you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, I'm here to help. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, loss, low self-esteem, or relationship challenges, and seeking a deeper sense of peace and self-understanding, there's no better time to start than now. Let's develop healthier coping skills, improve your emotion regulation, and foster stronger connections together. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, and Ph.D. in Social Work.
Rise Above Therapy: Jennifer Weyant, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
Online Only
Exhausted by endless demands, behavioral challenges, and home stressors? If you are a professional facing burnout, you are not alone. As an LCMHC, I use CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help you set boundaries, find relief, and restore balance between work and home. I also partner with teens and young adults navigating critical transitions like self-image, college, and career exploration. Together, we will quiet your inner critic, build genuine self-worth, and uncover your unique strengths in a secure, non-judgmental space. Reach out today for a free consultation.
Exhausted by endless demands, behavioral challenges, and home stressors? If you are a professional facing burnout, you are not alone. As an LCMHC, I use CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help you set boundaries, find relief, and restore balance between work and home. I also partner with teens and young adults navigating critical transitions like self-image, college, and career exploration. Together, we will quiet your inner critic, build genuine self-worth, and uncover your unique strengths in a secure, non-judgmental space. Reach out today for a free consultation.
Kirsten Schoonmaker Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Kernersville, NC 27284
Waitlist for new clients
Since 1992, I have had the honor of accompanying countless individuals in their journey towards living more authentic and satisfying lives. I am convinced that everyone possesses the ability to live their life to its fullest potential. As your counselor, my role is to help awaken you to this dormant power within. I believe that we all function based on the beliefs instilled in us at an early age and are reinforced in various ways throughout our lives. It is when we begin to challenge these "truths" that we experience a great awakening and discover our true self.
Since 1992, I have had the honor of accompanying countless individuals in their journey towards living more authentic and satisfying lives. I am convinced that everyone possesses the ability to live their life to its fullest potential. As your counselor, my role is to help awaken you to this dormant power within. I believe that we all function based on the beliefs instilled in us at an early age and are reinforced in various ways throughout our lives. It is when we begin to challenge these "truths" that we experience a great awakening and discover our true self.
Issues: • Racial Discrimination: They may experience discrimination that negatively impacts their mental health and overall well-being. • Mental Health Challenges: They might struggle with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, possibly exacerbated by systemic racism or trauma. • Parenting Stress: They could be African American fathers dealing with the stress of parenting in a society that often undermines their role and value. • Trauma Responses: They may be coping with the long-term effects of racial trauma, which could be misdiagnosed or inadequately addressed by the healthcare system.
Issues: • Racial Discrimination: They may experience discrimination that negatively impacts their mental health and overall well-being. • Mental Health Challenges: They might struggle with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, possibly exacerbated by systemic racism or trauma. • Parenting Stress: They could be African American fathers dealing with the stress of parenting in a society that often undermines their role and value. • Trauma Responses: They may be coping with the long-term effects of racial trauma, which could be misdiagnosed or inadequately addressed by the healthcare system.
My goal is to help you find peace and healing as you face life's struggles. Therapy is your space to let go, think out loud, learn and grow. It's a place just for you; a place to address your needs and goals.
My goal is to help you find peace and healing as you face life's struggles. Therapy is your space to let go, think out loud, learn and grow. It's a place just for you; a place to address your needs and goals.
I work with clients of all ages with a broad array of diagnosis and needs. I meet the clients where they are with goal directed treatment. I try to help my clients reach their full potential and decrease any impairments that impact the function of their day to day living.
I work with clients of all ages with a broad array of diagnosis and needs. I meet the clients where they are with goal directed treatment. I try to help my clients reach their full potential and decrease any impairments that impact the function of their day to day living.
It is anxiety-provoking to put ourselves in a position of vulnerability and open up about our struggles. I believe taking this risk can be well worth it if you connect with the right person. As a therapist I am someone who will listen to you with respect and provide validation of your emotional experiences. I will also encourage you to consider alternative ways of interpreting your experiences. I am someone who has had her own challenges with anxiety and depression and grew up in a family with their own mental health issues.
It is anxiety-provoking to put ourselves in a position of vulnerability and open up about our struggles. I believe taking this risk can be well worth it if you connect with the right person. As a therapist I am someone who will listen to you with respect and provide validation of your emotional experiences. I will also encourage you to consider alternative ways of interpreting your experiences. I am someone who has had her own challenges with anxiety and depression and grew up in a family with their own mental health issues.
Great Expectations Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
2 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
Sometimes you just feel tired of pretending that you are fine when, in reality, you are barely hanging on. You show up for work, family, relationships, and responsibilities, but inside you are exhausted. Your mind is racing. Your confidence has taken a beating. Anxiety has you on edge, sadness drains your energy, and fear is running the show. And if one more person tells you to “just push through,” you feel like you might just lose it. Listen! You don't have to carry this alone.
Sometimes you just feel tired of pretending that you are fine when, in reality, you are barely hanging on. You show up for work, family, relationships, and responsibilities, but inside you are exhausted. Your mind is racing. Your confidence has taken a beating. Anxiety has you on edge, sadness drains your energy, and fear is running the show. And if one more person tells you to “just push through,” you feel like you might just lose it. Listen! You don't have to carry this alone.
Onward/Upward Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a neurodivergent-affirming therapist, I offer services for clients during non-traditional hours for second/third shift workers and night owls; I see all of my clients from 7PM until midnight.
I offer evidence-based therapy specialized in treating adults with ADHD, Autism, PTSD (or even a combination), and more importantly, I'm here to be a compassionate, trauma-informed sounding board to help you on your journey to your best mental health. Self-compassion, resilience, and coping are skills that can be taught, no matter where your starting line is!
As a neurodivergent-affirming therapist, I offer services for clients during non-traditional hours for second/third shift workers and night owls; I see all of my clients from 7PM until midnight.
I offer evidence-based therapy specialized in treating adults with ADHD, Autism, PTSD (or even a combination), and more importantly, I'm here to be a compassionate, trauma-informed sounding board to help you on your journey to your best mental health. Self-compassion, resilience, and coping are skills that can be taught, no matter where your starting line is!
Premier Counseling Professionals, PLLC.
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdD, LCMHCS
Serves Area
Welcome to Premier Counseling Professionals, where we empower individuals, groups, and organizations to overcome limitations, master their mindset, and unlock their full potential. With expert coaching, licensed counseling, and strategic consulting, we help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. We focus on the inner work to achieve the outer win in both your personal and professional life.
Welcome to Premier Counseling Professionals, where we empower individuals, groups, and organizations to overcome limitations, master their mindset, and unlock their full potential. With expert coaching, licensed counseling, and strategic consulting, we help you lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose. We focus on the inner work to achieve the outer win in both your personal and professional life.
Then we use a variety of modalities to assist in growth and healing - ACT, Brainspotting, CBT, CF-TSI, Existential.
Sometimes you just need the right person to talk to. Meet our professional, caring therapists, who provide confidential counseling for clients of all ages through individual, couples and family sessions. Each of our therapists can assist with adjustment and relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and trauma. See our website link, and staff photos for details.
Then we use a variety of modalities to assist in growth and healing - ACT, Brainspotting, CBT, CF-TSI, Existential.
Sometimes you just need the right person to talk to. Meet our professional, caring therapists, who provide confidential counseling for clients of all ages through individual, couples and family sessions. Each of our therapists can assist with adjustment and relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and trauma. See our website link, and staff photos for details.
Somewhere along the way you started feeling like a zombie. You are physically and emotionally exhausted. You're feeling burned out, overwhelmed, disconnected and on edge. Hopelessness is sinking in or has already sunken in. You're calling out to work or skipping classes. You are terrified that you can't handle life's demands or the needs of those who count on you. Your family and relationships are suffering. The words "self-care" elicits both a laugh and a sinking feeling in your stomach, but also, you know that at some point something has to give. You are tired of feeling guilty for having your own needs. It is time.
Somewhere along the way you started feeling like a zombie. You are physically and emotionally exhausted. You're feeling burned out, overwhelmed, disconnected and on edge. Hopelessness is sinking in or has already sunken in. You're calling out to work or skipping classes. You are terrified that you can't handle life's demands or the needs of those who count on you. Your family and relationships are suffering. The words "self-care" elicits both a laugh and a sinking feeling in your stomach, but also, you know that at some point something has to give. You are tired of feeling guilty for having your own needs. It is time.
Melissa Kern Griswold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Taking on honest self exploration is such a brave step one can make. Much of our lives revolve around relationships: with ourselves and others. As a therapist, I aim to help clients better understand their patterns to work towards their definition of quality of life. I believe you are incredibly capable of the change you wish to see.My therapeutic approach utilizes neuroscience and updated research to encourage self understanding and coping skills. I foster a warm, open hearted therapy experience to work along side of patients to identify their unique strengths and goals and break down barriers to access healing and joy.
Taking on honest self exploration is such a brave step one can make. Much of our lives revolve around relationships: with ourselves and others. As a therapist, I aim to help clients better understand their patterns to work towards their definition of quality of life. I believe you are incredibly capable of the change you wish to see.My therapeutic approach utilizes neuroscience and updated research to encourage self understanding and coping skills. I foster a warm, open hearted therapy experience to work along side of patients to identify their unique strengths and goals and break down barriers to access healing and joy.
I enjoy supporting women who are navigating life transitions, whether that involves changes in relationships, career, motherhood, identity, or other significant life events. My goal is to provide a supportive, collaborative space where you can process change, build resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
In our first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming, and collaborative environment where we'll begin getting to know one another. I'll take time to understand what brings you to therapy, learn about your experiences, and explore the goals you hope to achieve.
I enjoy supporting women who are navigating life transitions, whether that involves changes in relationships, career, motherhood, identity, or other significant life events. My goal is to provide a supportive, collaborative space where you can process change, build resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
In our first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming, and collaborative environment where we'll begin getting to know one another. I'll take time to understand what brings you to therapy, learn about your experiences, and explore the goals you hope to achieve.
I provide a calm, compassionate, and thoughtful presence in order to help you achieve a greater sense of peace and acceptance, as well as a greater sense of control over the direction of your life.
I have found that a blend of mindfulness practice and cognitive therapy is effective in treating depression, anxiety,stress-related illnesses, emotional eating, and in facing life's challenges with a greater sense of balance and emotional steadiness. You will learn how to respond rather than react to stressors.
I provide a calm, compassionate, and thoughtful presence in order to help you achieve a greater sense of peace and acceptance, as well as a greater sense of control over the direction of your life.
I have found that a blend of mindfulness practice and cognitive therapy is effective in treating depression, anxiety,stress-related illnesses, emotional eating, and in facing life's challenges with a greater sense of balance and emotional steadiness. You will learn how to respond rather than react to stressors.
Greenway Counseling &
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCASA, LCSW
8 Endorsed
Serves Area
We use approaches like EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, ACT, play-based, and expressive therapies to support healing and growth.
At Greenway, we’re here to help you sort through the hard stuff—stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, relationship struggles, life changes, and old wounds that still show up in the present. Our clients include adults, teens, kids, and families dealing with everything from school pressure to parenting challenges to feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t need to have it all figured out. We’ll meet you where you are, help you make sense of what’s going on, and work with you to feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again.
We use approaches like EMDR, Brainspotting, DBT, ACT, play-based, and expressive therapies to support healing and growth.
At Greenway, we’re here to help you sort through the hard stuff—stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, relationship struggles, life changes, and old wounds that still show up in the present. Our clients include adults, teens, kids, and families dealing with everything from school pressure to parenting challenges to feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t need to have it all figured out. We’ll meet you where you are, help you make sense of what’s going on, and work with you to feel more grounded, connected, and like yourself again.
Whether you are on a path of healing or a path of self-actualization, psychotherapy can be an opportunity to grow beyond your current experience. It’s an opportunity to better understand yourself, your relationships and to deepen your connection to the world around you. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, grief/loss, mood disorders, relational issues and trauma. I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist and I utilize mindfulness and self-compassion to support others on their journey of healing so they can live a "good life".
Whether you are on a path of healing or a path of self-actualization, psychotherapy can be an opportunity to grow beyond your current experience. It’s an opportunity to better understand yourself, your relationships and to deepen your connection to the world around you. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, grief/loss, mood disorders, relational issues and trauma. I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist and I utilize mindfulness and self-compassion to support others on their journey of healing so they can live a "good life".
With ACT, we'll focus on embracing emotions while aligning your actions with your values, helping you navigate anxiety and depression with more flexibility.
Hey there! My name is Anna and I'm a clinical social worker who's all about the mind-body-spirit connection, because everything's better when it's in sync. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free zone where you can access your inner wisdom and take a deep dive into self-awareness. Whether you're dealing with complex post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions (bonus points for major existential questions about life) or those pesky relationship hiccups, I'm here to help. I welcome everyone with open arms, no matter your ability, race, gender, or who you love. This is a space for you to be unapologetically you.
With ACT, we'll focus on embracing emotions while aligning your actions with your values, helping you navigate anxiety and depression with more flexibility.
Hey there! My name is Anna and I'm a clinical social worker who's all about the mind-body-spirit connection, because everything's better when it's in sync. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free zone where you can access your inner wisdom and take a deep dive into self-awareness. Whether you're dealing with complex post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions (bonus points for major existential questions about life) or those pesky relationship hiccups, I'm here to help. I welcome everyone with open arms, no matter your ability, race, gender, or who you love. This is a space for you to be unapologetically you.
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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.