Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Pasquotank County, NC
Kathryn Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Waitlist for new clients
It's easy to feel disconnected from ourselves and our loved ones, leading to stress, anxiety, depression, and strained relationships. You might feel exhausted, trapped by the past or caught up in worries about the future. You're tired of questioning yourself and where you're headed. You're ready to feel at ease and confident in yourself. You want to break free from the past and THRIVE rather than just survive.
It's easy to feel disconnected from ourselves and our loved ones, leading to stress, anxiety, depression, and strained relationships. You might feel exhausted, trapped by the past or caught up in worries about the future. You're tired of questioning yourself and where you're headed. You're ready to feel at ease and confident in yourself. You want to break free from the past and THRIVE rather than just survive.
Hey there! I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, or the weight of life's many responsibilities. You do not have to navigate those struggles alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of needs. My professional background includes three years in a public health setting, with a special interest in maternal mental health. These experiences shaped my belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all and that every person deserves care that is unique.
Hey there! I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you're carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, or the weight of life's many responsibilities. You do not have to navigate those struggles alone.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of needs. My professional background includes three years in a public health setting, with a special interest in maternal mental health. These experiences shaped my belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all and that every person deserves care that is unique.
I also bring in skills and training in a variety of other therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Strength Based and others.
My ideal client is someone who is open to the process of change and express a motivation to grow and learn. They may be struggling to cope with a loss, past trauma, or going through current life changes and stressors leaving them looking for support. Therapy is a process, so patience with one's self and the process is key.
I also bring in skills and training in a variety of other therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Strength Based and others.
My ideal client is someone who is open to the process of change and express a motivation to grow and learn. They may be struggling to cope with a loss, past trauma, or going through current life changes and stressors leaving them looking for support. Therapy is a process, so patience with one's self and the process is key.
I believe that every human being has the potential to live a healthy, satisfying, and abundant life, aligned with his or her values. My intention is to create a safe, secure, and comfortable atmosphere where you and I will develop a warm, trusting, cooperative, and mutually respectful relationship. Then, within the context of that relationship, we will explore the pressures/conflicts you are experiencing; what you have learned, during your lifetime, about how to respond to life events; how your particular personality figures into your current concerns; how you feel about your current concerns; and how you express those feelings.
I believe that every human being has the potential to live a healthy, satisfying, and abundant life, aligned with his or her values. My intention is to create a safe, secure, and comfortable atmosphere where you and I will develop a warm, trusting, cooperative, and mutually respectful relationship. Then, within the context of that relationship, we will explore the pressures/conflicts you are experiencing; what you have learned, during your lifetime, about how to respond to life events; how your particular personality figures into your current concerns; how you feel about your current concerns; and how you express those feelings.
At Living Waters Therapeutic Alliance INC we provide empathetic and compassionate counseling. We are a veteran friendly company and specialize in trauma of all kinds. We love to work alongside clients to meet them where they are as they move their way too a healthy and balanced life using evidenced base services and a holistic approach.
At Living Waters Therapeutic Alliance INC we provide empathetic and compassionate counseling. We are a veteran friendly company and specialize in trauma of all kinds. We love to work alongside clients to meet them where they are as they move their way too a healthy and balanced life using evidenced base services and a holistic approach.
My ideal client is a teen or adult who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences. They may struggle with mood changes, trauma, or life stressors and want a safe place to talk without judgment. They’re seeking understanding, emotional balance, and practical tools to feel more in control and hopeful about their future.
My ideal client is a teen or adult who feels emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences. They may struggle with mood changes, trauma, or life stressors and want a safe place to talk without judgment. They’re seeking understanding, emotional balance, and practical tools to feel more in control and hopeful about their future.
As an LCSW, I specialize in treating the 'whole person' by exploring the intersection of substance use, domestic violence, and mental health. I provide a safe, confidential space to unpack deep-seated trauma, codependency, and addiction. Using a blend of CBT, attachment-based therapy, and motivational interviewing, I empower you to manage emotional dysregulation, develop effective coping skills, and build self-esteem. Whether you are navigating a crisis or seeking long-term recovery, I am here to provide structured, compassionate guidance to create lasting change.
As an LCSW, I specialize in treating the 'whole person' by exploring the intersection of substance use, domestic violence, and mental health. I provide a safe, confidential space to unpack deep-seated trauma, codependency, and addiction. Using a blend of CBT, attachment-based therapy, and motivational interviewing, I empower you to manage emotional dysregulation, develop effective coping skills, and build self-esteem. Whether you are navigating a crisis or seeking long-term recovery, I am here to provide structured, compassionate guidance to create lasting change.
No matter what life brings you, treatment can bring you "home." All walks of life and all experiences are unique, so your treatment will be tailored to fit for you. Direction, support, guidance and healing available now.
No matter what life brings you, treatment can bring you "home." All walks of life and all experiences are unique, so your treatment will be tailored to fit for you. Direction, support, guidance and healing available now.
Here on the Outer Banks of NC, some of us comb the beach looking for bits of glass, that have been softened by time spent in tumultuous waters. Sea glass started out intact and then by some misfortune or someone's carelessness, ended up adrift and eventually broken at the bottom of the sea. Like sea glass, you, too, are a treasure, waiting to be found. Rather than feeling invisible, unimportant, or damaged, I can assist you in discovering who you really are-your inherent value, beauty and resilience. I have extensive training in the area of trauma treatment.
Here on the Outer Banks of NC, some of us comb the beach looking for bits of glass, that have been softened by time spent in tumultuous waters. Sea glass started out intact and then by some misfortune or someone's carelessness, ended up adrift and eventually broken at the bottom of the sea. Like sea glass, you, too, are a treasure, waiting to be found. Rather than feeling invisible, unimportant, or damaged, I can assist you in discovering who you really are-your inherent value, beauty and resilience. I have extensive training in the area of trauma treatment.
With a deep passion for mental health advocacy, I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and complexities. I use evidence‑based practices while maintaining a warm, human presence, weaving together support that is both practical and compassionate. My goal is to foster a trusting, collaborative space where clients feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and struggles. I believe in empowering clients to build coping skills, strengthen self‑esteem, and cultivate the self‑awareness needed for meaningful change.
With a deep passion for mental health advocacy, I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and complexities. I use evidence‑based practices while maintaining a warm, human presence, weaving together support that is both practical and compassionate. My goal is to foster a trusting, collaborative space where clients feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and struggles. I believe in empowering clients to build coping skills, strengthen self‑esteem, and cultivate the self‑awareness needed for meaningful change.
I approach the therapy space with radical acceptance and usually see clients who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and/or sexual dysfunction related issues.
I have experience using CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness, DBT informed practice, Motivational Interviewing, and strengths based approaches. I work with clients where they are at to help them uncover their goals so we can determine steps to take as we begin the healing process together.
I approach the therapy space with radical acceptance and usually see clients who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and/or sexual dysfunction related issues.
I have experience using CBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness, DBT informed practice, Motivational Interviewing, and strengths based approaches. I work with clients where they are at to help them uncover their goals so we can determine steps to take as we begin the healing process together.
Hello everyone! I know how feeling hurt, confused, and lost can be and how hard it is to bounce back. That feeling of loneliness and sadness that you feel like you just can’t shake. I am here to help you feel your feelings and to help you navigate this crazy world we live in. Grief can be a difficult thing to navigate, and I am here to help. Having the courage to acknowledge that something has changed within yourself or your life is a big deal and if you’re reading this, you’re already doing amazing. My name is Sarah and I am here to help you through some of this world’s craziness.
Hello everyone! I know how feeling hurt, confused, and lost can be and how hard it is to bounce back. That feeling of loneliness and sadness that you feel like you just can’t shake. I am here to help you feel your feelings and to help you navigate this crazy world we live in. Grief can be a difficult thing to navigate, and I am here to help. Having the courage to acknowledge that something has changed within yourself or your life is a big deal and if you’re reading this, you’re already doing amazing. My name is Sarah and I am here to help you through some of this world’s craziness.
Alandria Hunter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CCTP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You hold it together for everyone else but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, struggling with boundaries, or feeling stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you. You don’t have to keep doing this alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and people-pleasing so they can finally feel more grounded, confident, and in control. Let’s talk about what’s really on your mind and how we can start making space for you again.
You hold it together for everyone else but inside, you’re overwhelmed, anxious, and exhausted. Maybe you’re constantly overthinking, struggling with boundaries, or feeling stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you. You don’t have to keep doing this alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and people-pleasing so they can finally feel more grounded, confident, and in control. Let’s talk about what’s really on your mind and how we can start making space for you again.
Online Therapists
Kim Daughtridge
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or emotionally exhausted by anxiety, grief, trauma, or life transitions. Many are high-functioning on the outside but internally overwhelmed and caught in patterns they want to change. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and find more effective ways to think, respond, and relate.
I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, or emotionally exhausted by anxiety, grief, trauma, or life transitions. Many are high-functioning on the outside but internally overwhelmed and caught in patterns they want to change. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and find more effective ways to think, respond, and relate.
Welcome! My name is Areaonia. I’m honored to accompany you on your journey toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. I am here help support you in discovering the why behind your behaviors and creating a life that is full-filling to you. My approach is open, collaborative, professional, and empathetic. I strive to display the utmost of respect for your unique experiences and perspectives. I believe everyone has the capacity to heal and create a life they are proud to live when given the right support and resources.
Welcome! My name is Areaonia. I’m honored to accompany you on your journey toward healing, growth, and self-discovery. I am here help support you in discovering the why behind your behaviors and creating a life that is full-filling to you. My approach is open, collaborative, professional, and empathetic. I strive to display the utmost of respect for your unique experiences and perspectives. I believe everyone has the capacity to heal and create a life they are proud to live when given the right support and resources.
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I have a MSW from East Carolina University with years of experience of serving my local community. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, family conflict, and relationship issues.
I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges. I have a MSW from East Carolina University with years of experience of serving my local community. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, family conflict, and relationship issues.
I am trained/informed in CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR therapy, IFS therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic psychotherapy models.
I am a mental health practitioner, or psychotherapist, who has been serving the North Carolina community for several years. I have clinical experience working with individuals facing many different mental health challenges, including those who have endured trauma,(physical, sexual, and emotional; childhood and adult), those dealing with the ramifications of narcissistic abuse, and those living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. I have experience working with individuals who serve or have served in the armed forces.
I am trained/informed in CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR therapy, IFS therapy, somatic therapy, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic psychotherapy models.
I am a mental health practitioner, or psychotherapist, who has been serving the North Carolina community for several years. I have clinical experience working with individuals facing many different mental health challenges, including those who have endured trauma,(physical, sexual, and emotional; childhood and adult), those dealing with the ramifications of narcissistic abuse, and those living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. I have experience working with individuals who serve or have served in the armed forces.
Hi there, My name is Ethan and I am happy to help you today. I am eager to see if your needs and my skills within the mental health field are a match. I am an intern under supervision at Olive Tree Family Counseling in New Bern, NC.
I am looking forward to seeing clients whether it be about emotions, relationships, identity exploration, faith-related matters or everyday concerns among other issues. I am happy to help.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Communication and am now earning my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I approach clients in a person-centered way equipped with DBT and CBT along with ACT.
Hi there, My name is Ethan and I am happy to help you today. I am eager to see if your needs and my skills within the mental health field are a match. I am an intern under supervision at Olive Tree Family Counseling in New Bern, NC.
I am looking forward to seeing clients whether it be about emotions, relationships, identity exploration, faith-related matters or everyday concerns among other issues. I am happy to help.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Communication and am now earning my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I approach clients in a person-centered way equipped with DBT and CBT along with ACT.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked in home health/hospice/bereavement, health department, major universities, medical clinics and V.A. Being a foster child during my adolescent years inspired me to work in the helping field. In my practice, I acknowledge that you are the expert of your story so we build on your strengths. I believe in a holistic approach-focus on how mental affects physical, social, and spiritual-our whole person. I offer evening and some Saturday sessions. I now offer marriage/couples counseling using the Gottman Method.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked in home health/hospice/bereavement, health department, major universities, medical clinics and V.A. Being a foster child during my adolescent years inspired me to work in the helping field. In my practice, I acknowledge that you are the expert of your story so we build on your strengths. I believe in a holistic approach-focus on how mental affects physical, social, and spiritual-our whole person. I offer evening and some Saturday sessions. I now offer marriage/couples counseling using the Gottman Method.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (Assoc), a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (Assoc), a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor, and a Professional Clinical Member of The National Christian Counselors Association. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Christian Counseling, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Clinical Christian Counseling and an undergraduate degree in Biology/ Chemistry.
Faith Connected Counseling Consultation (FCCC) offers service to those that may suffer from relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar I/II, and/ or other cognitive disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (Assoc), a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (Assoc), a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor, and a Professional Clinical Member of The National Christian Counselors Association. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Christian Counseling, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Clinical Christian Counseling and an undergraduate degree in Biology/ Chemistry.
Faith Connected Counseling Consultation (FCCC) offers service to those that may suffer from relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar I/II, and/ or other cognitive disorders.
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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.