Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Lewisville, NC
I specialize in trauma-informed care, CBT, ACT, and somatic healing practices.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating anxiety, past trauma, and significant life transitions. My clients are not necessarily in crisis, but are ready for meaningful change. They’re seeking a warm yet structured therapeutic space where experiences are validated and their nervous systems are understood through a trauma informed lens. My clients want to feel more in control, break free from old patterns, build deeper, more authentic relationships, and are drawn to my balanced approach of empathy and evidence based practices. If this sounds like you, I’d love to help you begin your journey toward lasting change.
I specialize in trauma-informed care, CBT, ACT, and somatic healing practices.
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating anxiety, past trauma, and significant life transitions. My clients are not necessarily in crisis, but are ready for meaningful change. They’re seeking a warm yet structured therapeutic space where experiences are validated and their nervous systems are understood through a trauma informed lens. My clients want to feel more in control, break free from old patterns, build deeper, more authentic relationships, and are drawn to my balanced approach of empathy and evidence based practices. If this sounds like you, I’d love to help you begin your journey toward lasting change.
Stephanie Z Varela
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
2 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
My passion is serving the LatinX community whenever possible. I also enjoy working with new parents who are expecting their first child or just welcomed their first child into their family. This time in life is very tender but can also create anxiety, stress, relationship tension, and bring up one's own childhood wounds as parents step into this new role. Working with couples in relationship distress, especially within the LatinX community, is an area of passion and purpose for me. In addition, I work with older teens and adults on a variety of struggles including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief/loss.
My passion is serving the LatinX community whenever possible. I also enjoy working with new parents who are expecting their first child or just welcomed their first child into their family. This time in life is very tender but can also create anxiety, stress, relationship tension, and bring up one's own childhood wounds as parents step into this new role. Working with couples in relationship distress, especially within the LatinX community, is an area of passion and purpose for me. In addition, I work with older teens and adults on a variety of struggles including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief/loss.
Lewisville Family Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS/EdS, LCMHCS, CCS
5 Endorsed
Lewisville, NC 27023
Accepting New Clients! You have one life to live and deserve to invest in you. We are here to help you on your journey to becoming your best version of yourself. Whether for your own sake, or to better yourself for the many roles in your life - partner, parent, son, daughter, co-worker, friend, global community member. When you make a positive change in yourself, the waves of those changes can be felt all around you.
Accepting New Clients! You have one life to live and deserve to invest in you. We are here to help you on your journey to becoming your best version of yourself. Whether for your own sake, or to better yourself for the many roles in your life - partner, parent, son, daughter, co-worker, friend, global community member. When you make a positive change in yourself, the waves of those changes can be felt all around you.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can work toward acceptance and peace, find joy and meaning in life, & reach your true potential.
We all long to feel a sense of belonging and connection, and positive relationships are essential in helping us live fulfilling lives. However, old wounds and different communication styles can sometimes prevent us from finding satisfaction in our current connections, leaving us feeling stuck and disillusioned. Life also has a way of pulling the rug from under our feet leaving us feeling lost, broken, and unsure of how we got to this point in our story.
I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can work toward acceptance and peace, find joy and meaning in life, & reach your true potential.
We all long to feel a sense of belonging and connection, and positive relationships are essential in helping us live fulfilling lives. However, old wounds and different communication styles can sometimes prevent us from finding satisfaction in our current connections, leaving us feeling stuck and disillusioned. Life also has a way of pulling the rug from under our feet leaving us feeling lost, broken, and unsure of how we got to this point in our story.
Tired of being stuck? I help adults & teens break the cycles of depression, anxiety, addiction, and painful relationships. Whether navigating a dark season or seeking a new frontier of growth, let's find your healing path.
I work well with those weary of the same old emotional weight, people who want to resolve the cause, not just manage symptoms. With those who want an intentional, evidence-based approach and practical strategies that generate real results. With those who want to feel more purposeful and alive. And with the spiritually-minded.
Tired of being stuck? I help adults & teens break the cycles of depression, anxiety, addiction, and painful relationships. Whether navigating a dark season or seeking a new frontier of growth, let's find your healing path.
I work well with those weary of the same old emotional weight, people who want to resolve the cause, not just manage symptoms. With those who want an intentional, evidence-based approach and practical strategies that generate real results. With those who want to feel more purposeful and alive. And with the spiritually-minded.
Being able to sit with a caring person who has the skills, experience and objectivity to help guide you through the confusion and pain that can sometimes seem so overwhelming, can be life changing The warmth of caring, unconditional acceptance has healing power in your life!
We offer in-person and telepsych visits, as well as reduced fee services and 2 low cost DBT Skills Training Groups (Teens and Adults) with our Intern Therapist. Don't spend another day wondering how long you can go on like this.... Call us now for a free screening to match you up with the best counselor for your specific needs. Your New Life is waiting!
Being able to sit with a caring person who has the skills, experience and objectivity to help guide you through the confusion and pain that can sometimes seem so overwhelming, can be life changing The warmth of caring, unconditional acceptance has healing power in your life!
We offer in-person and telepsych visits, as well as reduced fee services and 2 low cost DBT Skills Training Groups (Teens and Adults) with our Intern Therapist. Don't spend another day wondering how long you can go on like this.... Call us now for a free screening to match you up with the best counselor for your specific needs. Your New Life is waiting!
Feeling overwhelmed by worry or stress? This can make everyday life feel like a challenge. You may notice yourself becoming more withdrawn, overwhelmed, or disconnected from activities that once brought you joy. Or maybe your child is struggling— more irritable, more sensitive, or avoiding situations that once felt easy. When usual coping strategies stop working, it’s normal to feel uncertain about what to do next.
Feeling overwhelmed by worry or stress? This can make everyday life feel like a challenge. You may notice yourself becoming more withdrawn, overwhelmed, or disconnected from activities that once brought you joy. Or maybe your child is struggling— more irritable, more sensitive, or avoiding situations that once felt easy. When usual coping strategies stop working, it’s normal to feel uncertain about what to do next.
I integrate strategies from a variety of evidence-based approaches, most notably ACT, CBT, DBT, and interpersonal therapy.
Feeling paralyzed by anxiety and uncertainty? Like you can never quite meet the high standards you set for yourself, or like nothing ever feels quite right? Frustrated, tense, and on edge all the time? I'd love to help. I'm a clinical psychologist with expertise in treating anxiety, OCD, and trauma. I especially love working with goal-oriented, high-achieving teens and young adults who struggle with perfectionism.
I also have expertise in health psychology. I specialize in helping young people and their families navigate life with chronic medical conditions, particularly type 1 diabetes and food allergies/EoE.
I integrate strategies from a variety of evidence-based approaches, most notably ACT, CBT, DBT, and interpersonal therapy.
Feeling paralyzed by anxiety and uncertainty? Like you can never quite meet the high standards you set for yourself, or like nothing ever feels quite right? Frustrated, tense, and on edge all the time? I'd love to help. I'm a clinical psychologist with expertise in treating anxiety, OCD, and trauma. I especially love working with goal-oriented, high-achieving teens and young adults who struggle with perfectionism.
I also have expertise in health psychology. I specialize in helping young people and their families navigate life with chronic medical conditions, particularly type 1 diabetes and food allergies/EoE.
Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck in their relationships, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or weighed down by stress and self-doubt. Some are reeling from conflict or betrayal in their marriage, while others feel like they’ve lost their sense of direction at work or at home.
In our sessions, we slow things down enough to see the patterns that are keeping them stuck and the emotions that are often hidden beneath the surface. From there, I help clients begin to make sense of their experience and find new ways of showing up with more clarity and connection.
Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck in their relationships, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or weighed down by stress and self-doubt. Some are reeling from conflict or betrayal in their marriage, while others feel like they’ve lost their sense of direction at work or at home.
In our sessions, we slow things down enough to see the patterns that are keeping them stuck and the emotions that are often hidden beneath the surface. From there, I help clients begin to make sense of their experience and find new ways of showing up with more clarity and connection.
Frances F Gordon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCAS, NCC, MAC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I see adults for individual and couples therapy. I believe it is important for you to decide what your needs and goals are as you are the expert on who you are. My job is to provide a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment for you to explore your issues. My training is in depressive/anxiety disorders, grief and loss, parenting issues, victimization issues (domestic violence, rape, issues related to childhood/adult trauma), life transitions, communication skills, substance misuse, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics issues, sexual abuse, and relationships issues. I am also a registered yoga teacher, RYT-500.
I see adults for individual and couples therapy. I believe it is important for you to decide what your needs and goals are as you are the expert on who you are. My job is to provide a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment for you to explore your issues. My training is in depressive/anxiety disorders, grief and loss, parenting issues, victimization issues (domestic violence, rape, issues related to childhood/adult trauma), life transitions, communication skills, substance misuse, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics issues, sexual abuse, and relationships issues. I am also a registered yoga teacher, RYT-500.
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I enjoy using a person-centered therapeutic approach that incorporates theories and interventions from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
You struggle to connect with your authentic self as you navigate life’s transitions and their impact on your identity and relationships. You notice yourself falling into the same patterns that leave you feeling even more disconnected and overwhelmed. Together, we will explore the stories that shape your inner world. I will support you in letting go of expectations that don't align with your values and building confidence in yourself as the author of your own life. When everything starts to feel like too much, I want you to feel grounded in who you are.
I enjoy using a person-centered therapeutic approach that incorporates theories and interventions from Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
You struggle to connect with your authentic self as you navigate life’s transitions and their impact on your identity and relationships. You notice yourself falling into the same patterns that leave you feeling even more disconnected and overwhelmed. Together, we will explore the stories that shape your inner world. I will support you in letting go of expectations that don't align with your values and building confidence in yourself as the author of your own life. When everything starts to feel like too much, I want you to feel grounded in who you are.
My practice approach is rooted in various approaches including EMDR, ACT, CBT, psychodynamic and spiritual interventions to assist with healing, decision-making, and finding new and more hope-filled perspectives in life.
My primary specialties focus on the treatment of loss and grief issues, traumatic grief / traumatic losses and sudden losses, past trauma and abuse (single traumatic events and chronic issues), spiritual and faith-related concerns, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, stress-related issues, end-of-life issues, relationship concerns and life transitions.
My practice approach is rooted in various approaches including EMDR, ACT, CBT, psychodynamic and spiritual interventions to assist with healing, decision-making, and finding new and more hope-filled perspectives in life.
My primary specialties focus on the treatment of loss and grief issues, traumatic grief / traumatic losses and sudden losses, past trauma and abuse (single traumatic events and chronic issues), spiritual and faith-related concerns, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, stress-related issues, end-of-life issues, relationship concerns and life transitions.
Christy Carter
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Waitlist for new clients
From an existential and feminist lens, my approach integrates DBT, ACT, IFS, and somatic work.
Hi there! I'm grateful you're here. My name is Christy and I’m a therapist who believes healing happens when you feel truly seen, supported, and understood. I work with teens and adults who want to feel more like themselves again. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. My style is warm, thoughtful, and steady, offering a space where you don’t have to pretend or push yourself to be anything other than exactly who you are. If you’re in a funk and don’t know how to get out of it, that’s okay! We can figure it out together.
From an existential and feminist lens, my approach integrates DBT, ACT, IFS, and somatic work.
Hi there! I'm grateful you're here. My name is Christy and I’m a therapist who believes healing happens when you feel truly seen, supported, and understood. I work with teens and adults who want to feel more like themselves again. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. My style is warm, thoughtful, and steady, offering a space where you don’t have to pretend or push yourself to be anything other than exactly who you are. If you’re in a funk and don’t know how to get out of it, that’s okay! We can figure it out together.
I value the uniqueness of each person, which helps build on your strengths, self- acceptance, and healing.
I work with individual adults and teens. I strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment with my clients. Incorporating techniques like journaling and art. My focus is working with eating disorders, anxiety, life transitions, emotion regulation, depression, body image, and self-esteem.
I value the uniqueness of each person, which helps build on your strengths, self- acceptance, and healing.
I work with individual adults and teens. I strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment with my clients. Incorporating techniques like journaling and art. My focus is working with eating disorders, anxiety, life transitions, emotion regulation, depression, body image, and self-esteem.
Are you searching for more purpose in your life? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Do you feel disconnected to yourself and others? I help clients create a life and relationships that are more in line with what they value and feel more nourishing on a soul level.
Are you searching for more purpose in your life? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Do you feel disconnected to yourself and others? I help clients create a life and relationships that are more in line with what they value and feel more nourishing on a soul level.
Using ACT, trauma-focused CBT, and The Gottman Method, I help clients build self-trust, navigate anxiety, improve communication, and heal from past experiences—all in a space where they don’t have to mask or shrink who they are.
My ideal clients want a space where they don’t have to explain their identity or tone themselves down. They’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or trauma—individually or as a couple—and want to feel seen without judgment. They may struggle with masking, people-pleasing, or emotional regulation. Whether it’s their first time in therapy or they’re returning after a not-so-great experience, they’re ready to be understood and live with more ease, clarity, and authenticity.
Using ACT, trauma-focused CBT, and The Gottman Method, I help clients build self-trust, navigate anxiety, improve communication, and heal from past experiences—all in a space where they don’t have to mask or shrink who they are.
My ideal clients want a space where they don’t have to explain their identity or tone themselves down. They’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or trauma—individually or as a couple—and want to feel seen without judgment. They may struggle with masking, people-pleasing, or emotional regulation. Whether it’s their first time in therapy or they’re returning after a not-so-great experience, they’re ready to be understood and live with more ease, clarity, and authenticity.
In today's ever changing world, teens and young adults face incredible difficulties and stressors. My passion is working with teens and young adults who face difficulties in navigating aspects of their lives. I have worked within the public school system for 11 years with high school students experiencing school anxiety, school avoidance, trauma and abuse, PTSD, crisis situations, suicidal ideation, and anxiety. My goal is to help others understand the root of what they are experiencing and to help them understand how to build resiliency within themselves.
In today's ever changing world, teens and young adults face incredible difficulties and stressors. My passion is working with teens and young adults who face difficulties in navigating aspects of their lives. I have worked within the public school system for 11 years with high school students experiencing school anxiety, school avoidance, trauma and abuse, PTSD, crisis situations, suicidal ideation, and anxiety. My goal is to help others understand the root of what they are experiencing and to help them understand how to build resiliency within themselves.
Do you struggle to say “no”, put others’ needs before your own, or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we’ll build practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen boundaries, and create meaningful changes that support greater balance, resilience, and well-being.
Do you struggle to say “no”, put others’ needs before your own, or feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we’ll build practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, strengthen boundaries, and create meaningful changes that support greater balance, resilience, and well-being.
I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in North Carolina. I received my Master's of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee while also receiving a certification in Trauma Treatment and have been actively practicing for several years. I work with individuals from a variety of ages and backgrounds navigating through their life.
I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in North Carolina. I received my Master's of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee while also receiving a certification in Trauma Treatment and have been actively practicing for several years. I work with individuals from a variety of ages and backgrounds navigating through their life.
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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.