Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Oak Ridge, NC
Hi NC, SC, & FL clients. I am Laura Wesson. Do you feel like you are strapped on a roller coaster of anxiety and depression and can't get off the ride? We can feel out of control because of life changes, relationships, and significant events. We can become stuck in our own unhealthy thoughts, emotions, actions, and responses. Sometimes we hyper-focus on relationships and fixing other people. Or we may develop unhealthy patterns when using things outside of ourselves to experience immediate relief and help us cope. This may include alcohol, marijuana, pills, food, porn, exercise, gaming, social media, shopping, and gambling.
Hi NC, SC, & FL clients. I am Laura Wesson. Do you feel like you are strapped on a roller coaster of anxiety and depression and can't get off the ride? We can feel out of control because of life changes, relationships, and significant events. We can become stuck in our own unhealthy thoughts, emotions, actions, and responses. Sometimes we hyper-focus on relationships and fixing other people. Or we may develop unhealthy patterns when using things outside of ourselves to experience immediate relief and help us cope. This may include alcohol, marijuana, pills, food, porn, exercise, gaming, social media, shopping, and gambling.
I integrate CBT, ACT, and SFBT to help you overcome perfectionism, build psychological flexibility, regulate emotions, reduce stress, identify strengths, and create practical, values-based solutions.
I believe therapy works best when it is a collaborative, down-to-earth partnership where you feel fully heard and respected. I enjoy working with high-achieving and over-functioning women who are navigating burnout, anxiety, and the pressure to manage everything perfectly. Our sessions will focus on understanding the root of these patterns and developing practical, sustainable tools to help you set healthier boundaries and reduce stress. My goal is to provide a steady, encouraging space where you can safely step back from performance and focus on your own well-being.
I integrate CBT, ACT, and SFBT to help you overcome perfectionism, build psychological flexibility, regulate emotions, reduce stress, identify strengths, and create practical, values-based solutions.
I believe therapy works best when it is a collaborative, down-to-earth partnership where you feel fully heard and respected. I enjoy working with high-achieving and over-functioning women who are navigating burnout, anxiety, and the pressure to manage everything perfectly. Our sessions will focus on understanding the root of these patterns and developing practical, sustainable tools to help you set healthier boundaries and reduce stress. My goal is to provide a steady, encouraging space where you can safely step back from performance and focus on your own well-being.
Are you a high-achieving woman who looks like she has it all together...but inside, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite “enough”? You’ve built a successful life, yet you’re stuck in cycles of overthinking, comparison, and self-doubt. You find yourself caught in the comparison trap, scrolling on Instagram and wondering why you don’t feel as happy as you “should".
You may find it hard to slow down, struggle to ask for help, and feel like no matter what you accomplish, it’s never enough. You’re the one everyone relies on—but you’re exhausted from holding it all together.
Are you a high-achieving woman who looks like she has it all together...but inside, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite “enough”? You’ve built a successful life, yet you’re stuck in cycles of overthinking, comparison, and self-doubt. You find yourself caught in the comparison trap, scrolling on Instagram and wondering why you don’t feel as happy as you “should".
You may find it hard to slow down, struggle to ask for help, and feel like no matter what you accomplish, it’s never enough. You’re the one everyone relies on—but you’re exhausted from holding it all together.
My work also draws on existential therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Adlerian psychology, and Buddhist Psychology, guiding you to explore life's biggest questions: Who am I?
Do you find it hard to connect with traditional therapy? Maybe you’ve tried before, but something felt off, or you just couldn’t find the right fit. I’ve been told that I’m the therapist for people who “hate therapists” or for those who feel like they’ve never truly been seen or understood in the therapy room. If you’re looking for a space where you can be real, be heard, and dive into meaningful work, you’ve come to the right place. I work with individuals who are looking for more than just talk therapy. I work with those who want to explore deeper questions, navigate life’s complexities, and rediscover what truly matters.
My work also draws on existential therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Adlerian psychology, and Buddhist Psychology, guiding you to explore life's biggest questions: Who am I?
Do you find it hard to connect with traditional therapy? Maybe you’ve tried before, but something felt off, or you just couldn’t find the right fit. I’ve been told that I’m the therapist for people who “hate therapists” or for those who feel like they’ve never truly been seen or understood in the therapy room. If you’re looking for a space where you can be real, be heard, and dive into meaningful work, you’ve come to the right place. I work with individuals who are looking for more than just talk therapy. I work with those who want to explore deeper questions, navigate life’s complexities, and rediscover what truly matters.
The world can feel heavy these days. Anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions often make it hard to see a clear path forward. I believe in helping you discover your unique strengths to build healthier coping skills and self-care strategies. In a supportive, comfortable space, we’ll explore both current challenges and past experiences that impact your well-being. Together, we’ll work to ease anxiety, depression, or other symptoms, empowering you to navigate difficult moments and life changes with greater confidence and resilience.
The world can feel heavy these days. Anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions often make it hard to see a clear path forward. I believe in helping you discover your unique strengths to build healthier coping skills and self-care strategies. In a supportive, comfortable space, we’ll explore both current challenges and past experiences that impact your well-being. Together, we’ll work to ease anxiety, depression, or other symptoms, empowering you to navigate difficult moments and life changes with greater confidence and resilience.
I integrate ACT, IFS (IFSI L1), EMDR (EMDRIA), somatic experiencing, and relational models — blending strong clinical training with a deeply human connection.
The way I practice is really grounded in care - real, human care. I’m a clinical psychologist, but more than that, I’m someone who shows up fully. I take this work seriously, and personally. I work with people who are doing well in many ways, or who’ve already done a lot of work and gained insight, but still feel stuck - or burned out - or like something’s off and they can’t quite put their finger on it. Sometimes it’s been building for years, and sometimes something recent just knocks the wind out of you - loss, affairs, medical stress, relationship conflicts, or life suddenly not making sense the way it used to.
I integrate ACT, IFS (IFSI L1), EMDR (EMDRIA), somatic experiencing, and relational models — blending strong clinical training with a deeply human connection.
The way I practice is really grounded in care - real, human care. I’m a clinical psychologist, but more than that, I’m someone who shows up fully. I take this work seriously, and personally. I work with people who are doing well in many ways, or who’ve already done a lot of work and gained insight, but still feel stuck - or burned out - or like something’s off and they can’t quite put their finger on it. Sometimes it’s been building for years, and sometimes something recent just knocks the wind out of you - loss, affairs, medical stress, relationship conflicts, or life suddenly not making sense the way it used to.
Are you tired of anxiety taking over your life? Has social anxiety or people pleasing affected your self confidence? Maybe you're looking for ways to end unhealthy patterns in your personal life and establish healthy, long-lasting relationships. You might have read an article on anxious attachment and went "yep, that's me." Building social skills when so much of our interactions are online, making friends as an adult, or creating work-life balance can be confusing, challenging experiences. I want to help you strengthen your self-esteem, reduce stress, build assertiveness, and create the social life you want on your terms.
Are you tired of anxiety taking over your life? Has social anxiety or people pleasing affected your self confidence? Maybe you're looking for ways to end unhealthy patterns in your personal life and establish healthy, long-lasting relationships. You might have read an article on anxious attachment and went "yep, that's me." Building social skills when so much of our interactions are online, making friends as an adult, or creating work-life balance can be confusing, challenging experiences. I want to help you strengthen your self-esteem, reduce stress, build assertiveness, and create the social life you want on your terms.
Overwhelmed. It's a word I hear so often from clients- because life is hard sometimes. Finding a therapist who offers compassion and understanding should not be. My goal is to provide a welcoming and supportive space where you feel truly heard and accepted. With over 25 years of experience, I provide care for children, teens, adults and families in a supportive and inclusive space. I'm deeply passionate about the work I do and count it a privilege to walk alongside folks as they navigate the challenges of life. I provide care for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and other issues related to life transitions.
Overwhelmed. It's a word I hear so often from clients- because life is hard sometimes. Finding a therapist who offers compassion and understanding should not be. My goal is to provide a welcoming and supportive space where you feel truly heard and accepted. With over 25 years of experience, I provide care for children, teens, adults and families in a supportive and inclusive space. I'm deeply passionate about the work I do and count it a privilege to walk alongside folks as they navigate the challenges of life. I provide care for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and other issues related to life transitions.
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Are you struggling? Life shows up and things get difficult. Maybe there are behaviors you want to change or a relationship you would like to see improve. Is there something in your past you would like to let go of? There is no reason to be alone in your pain. Pain is often a motivating factor for change.
Are you struggling? Life shows up and things get difficult. Maybe there are behaviors you want to change or a relationship you would like to see improve. Is there something in your past you would like to let go of? There is no reason to be alone in your pain. Pain is often a motivating factor for change.
My name is Krystal and I focus on helping autistic adults reach their goals, whatever they may be. Whether you are formally diagnosed or not, I understand the challenges that many autistic adults face - our practice works with clients experiencing burnout, having social or communication issues, processing a recent or suspected diagnosis, struggling with masking, and more. We take the time to understand whatever it is that you need, and we personalize our care.
My name is Krystal and I focus on helping autistic adults reach their goals, whatever they may be. Whether you are formally diagnosed or not, I understand the challenges that many autistic adults face - our practice works with clients experiencing burnout, having social or communication issues, processing a recent or suspected diagnosis, struggling with masking, and more. We take the time to understand whatever it is that you need, and we personalize our care.
We all want to daily function in the best way possible but at times life just gets in the way. Whether it is our past or present circumstances affecting us, we may not be able to function in our best possible way. So therapy is one way to address those concerns and I hope we can explore ways to do just that. Let us explore how addressing road blocks will help you achieve your goals.
We all want to daily function in the best way possible but at times life just gets in the way. Whether it is our past or present circumstances affecting us, we may not be able to function in our best possible way. So therapy is one way to address those concerns and I hope we can explore ways to do just that. Let us explore how addressing road blocks will help you achieve your goals.
Hi! I am now accepting new clients as of August 2026! I work hard to help my clients learn positive coping skills, problem solve, and work towards a calmer future. If you are someone who is struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, family conflict, work stress, or just need someone to vent to, then we will be a good fit for each other. I’m here to help you process and move forward. We will work together to determine the best path forward.
Hi! I am now accepting new clients as of August 2026! I work hard to help my clients learn positive coping skills, problem solve, and work towards a calmer future. If you are someone who is struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, family conflict, work stress, or just need someone to vent to, then we will be a good fit for each other. I’m here to help you process and move forward. We will work together to determine the best path forward.
Marcella Petrini Graziano
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27410
I'm grounded in person-centered counseling, which emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and acceptance.
Most of my training is with counseling women. Although I have experience with clients struggling with a variety of concerns, my greatest passion is facilitating emotional healing in women with trauma, OCD, and anxiety. I have been trained to use EMDR (Levels 1 and 2), and Brainspotting (L1) therapeutic approaches used to treat PTSD and related concerns.
I'm grounded in person-centered counseling, which emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and acceptance.
Most of my training is with counseling women. Although I have experience with clients struggling with a variety of concerns, my greatest passion is facilitating emotional healing in women with trauma, OCD, and anxiety. I have been trained to use EMDR (Levels 1 and 2), and Brainspotting (L1) therapeutic approaches used to treat PTSD and related concerns.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
Are you struggling with pornography or sexual compulsivity? Is secrecy, broken trust or loss of intimacy hurting your relationship? Or maybe you’re not in crisis, but you know your marriage could be stronger, more connected, more alive? You’re not alone–we have been through these issues personally and know what it’s like. I’m a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and Hunter is a Certified Mentor Coach in long-term recovery. Together, we help men break free (porn, sexting, affairs, prostitution, etc) and we help couples rebuild trust and real intimacy.
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.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a strengths-based and mindfulness approach to help clients connect with what matters most to them.
My therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens in relationship and community, when we feel seen, heard, and accepted for who we are. I believe therapy can be a space where people reconnect with their voice, their values, and their capacity for change. I am especially passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ folx, and navigating identity, belonging, and self-worth, and my goal in the office is for folx to feel safe and accepted, with warmth, collaboration, and social justice.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a strengths-based and mindfulness approach to help clients connect with what matters most to them.
My therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens in relationship and community, when we feel seen, heard, and accepted for who we are. I believe therapy can be a space where people reconnect with their voice, their values, and their capacity for change. I am especially passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ folx, and navigating identity, belonging, and self-worth, and my goal in the office is for folx to feel safe and accepted, with warmth, collaboration, and social justice.
Our therapists utilize trauma-focused talk therapy, CBT, ACT, and EMDR to help you heal past childhood trauma wounds.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety about the holidays? Dreading putting on a fake smile for toxic family members at Christmas dinner? Struggling with your choice to not even show up to the family function? We got you. We are a team of trauma experts who specialize in helping Millennials ditch the shame and guilt of childhood trauma and to build the confidence and self-esteem needed to kick toxic friends and family to the curb.
Our therapists utilize trauma-focused talk therapy, CBT, ACT, and EMDR to help you heal past childhood trauma wounds.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with anxiety about the holidays? Dreading putting on a fake smile for toxic family members at Christmas dinner? Struggling with your choice to not even show up to the family function? We got you. We are a team of trauma experts who specialize in helping Millennials ditch the shame and guilt of childhood trauma and to build the confidence and self-esteem needed to kick toxic friends and family to the curb.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina with experience supporting adolescents, adults, families, and caregivers in residential, community, college, and outpatient settings. My work includes personal, psychoeducational, and psychosocial counseling, along with crisis intervention.
I provide a safe, supportive environment where we can address your concerns together. I believe effective therapy is grounded in a strong client-clinician relationship. My goal is for you to feel heard, supported, and actively involved so that therapy is both meaningful and productive.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina with experience supporting adolescents, adults, families, and caregivers in residential, community, college, and outpatient settings. My work includes personal, psychoeducational, and psychosocial counseling, along with crisis intervention.
I provide a safe, supportive environment where we can address your concerns together. I believe effective therapy is grounded in a strong client-clinician relationship. My goal is for you to feel heard, supported, and actively involved so that therapy is both meaningful and productive.
Hi, I'm Rebecca (she/her) and it's a pleasure to welcome you to my page! I value building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients by having authentic, tough, and humorous conversations. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, strength-based, identity-affirming, and holistic in nature. I incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused techniques to support clients in recognizing inner strengths and challenge unhelpful ways of thinking. I strive to support clients in living authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
Hi, I'm Rebecca (she/her) and it's a pleasure to welcome you to my page! I value building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients by having authentic, tough, and humorous conversations. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, strength-based, identity-affirming, and holistic in nature. I incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused techniques to support clients in recognizing inner strengths and challenge unhelpful ways of thinking. I strive to support clients in living authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
In this process, I'll draw from ACT, motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT approaches- depending on what the moment calls for.
A few areas that I have specialized in over my 14 years of field experience are grief, life transitions, self-worth, caregiver fatigue, trauma, identity development, and family systems. I work closely with medical workers, caregivers, college students, parents, and enjoy working with individuals from and through all walks of life.
In this process, I'll draw from ACT, motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT approaches- depending on what the moment calls for.
A few areas that I have specialized in over my 14 years of field experience are grief, life transitions, self-worth, caregiver fatigue, trauma, identity development, and family systems. I work closely with medical workers, caregivers, college students, parents, and enjoy working with individuals from and through all walks of 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.