Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Troutman, NC
Heather Storck, LCSW, provides compassionate and evidence-based mental health care to adults and seniors across North Carolina. She specializes in helping individuals navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, offering a supportive space to develop effective coping strategies and long-term emotional resilience. Through individual therapy, she tailors her approach to each client’s unique experiences, fostering personal growth and well-being. Heather is particularly passionate about supporting individuals struggling with mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder.
Heather Storck, LCSW, provides compassionate and evidence-based mental health care to adults and seniors across North Carolina. She specializes in helping individuals navigate the challenges of anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, offering a supportive space to develop effective coping strategies and long-term emotional resilience. Through individual therapy, she tailors her approach to each client’s unique experiences, fostering personal growth and well-being. Heather is particularly passionate about supporting individuals struggling with mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder.
Lillian Outlaw, LCSW, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy for adults in North Carolina, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. She specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety, and personality disorders, offering individualized care tailored to each person’s unique experiences. With a warm and supportive approach, Lillian creates a space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Lillian is especially passionate about supporting individuals facing midlife transitions, grief, and postpartum depression or anxiety.Lillian Outlaw, LCSW, provi
Lillian Outlaw, LCSW, provides compassionate and evidence-based therapy for adults in North Carolina, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. She specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety, and personality disorders, offering individualized care tailored to each person’s unique experiences. With a warm and supportive approach, Lillian creates a space where clients feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Lillian is especially passionate about supporting individuals facing midlife transitions, grief, and postpartum depression or anxiety.Lillian Outlaw, LCSW, provi
She is passionate about helping her clients find freedom and empowerment in acceptance and authenticity of self.
Sarah believes in the efficacy of a person-centered approach to treatment, which acknowledges both the client’s inherent bent towards positive growth and their role as the expert on their unique lived experience.
She is passionate about helping her clients find freedom and empowerment in acceptance and authenticity of self.
Sarah believes in the efficacy of a person-centered approach to treatment, which acknowledges both the client’s inherent bent towards positive growth and their role as the expert on their unique lived experience.
David Anderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. He received his M.A. (2022) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and his B.A (2007) in Business Management (with a minor in Entrepreneur Studies) from the University of New Haven. We are people first, before we or society starts labeling us. The power of active listening is a necessity in order to meet people where they are at so David can help them get to where they want to be. Everyone’s life has meaning, and it is worthwhile to find their purpose.
David Anderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2021. He received his M.A. (2022) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and his B.A (2007) in Business Management (with a minor in Entrepreneur Studies) from the University of New Haven. We are people first, before we or society starts labeling us. The power of active listening is a necessity in order to meet people where they are at so David can help them get to where they want to be. Everyone’s life has meaning, and it is worthwhile to find their purpose.
I believe in the three (3) C’s of life: CHOICE, CHANCE, AND CHANGE! I believe that you must make the CHOICE to take the CHANCE that will cause your life to CHANGE! If needed, let me help you embrace the positive and creative possibilities of life. I am passionate, yet direct in my therapeutic approach to empowering people to believe that a journey of a thousand miles begins with taking the first step.
I believe in the three (3) C’s of life: CHOICE, CHANCE, AND CHANGE! I believe that you must make the CHOICE to take the CHANCE that will cause your life to CHANGE! If needed, let me help you embrace the positive and creative possibilities of life. I am passionate, yet direct in my therapeutic approach to empowering people to believe that a journey of a thousand miles begins with taking the first step.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone! I provide therapy services for children, teens, and adults maneuvering through life’s obstacles. My specialties include helping you work through anxiety, life transitions, depression, stress, and self-esteem concerns. I have a special passion for working with teens and young adults, helping you navigate the changes and challenges that come with that stage of life. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgemental space where you feel safe to explore your experiences and build practical tools for healing and growth.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone! I provide therapy services for children, teens, and adults maneuvering through life’s obstacles. My specialties include helping you work through anxiety, life transitions, depression, stress, and self-esteem concerns. I have a special passion for working with teens and young adults, helping you navigate the changes and challenges that come with that stage of life. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgemental space where you feel safe to explore your experiences and build practical tools for healing and growth.
Juliana Zuccarelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Bachelors in Social Work from Concordia College and a Masters in Social Work from CUNY Lehman. Juliana’s believes in respect for the dignity, rights, and worth of all individuals as they realize their potential to become fulfilled. In her spare time, Juliana enjoys working out, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
Juliana Zuccarelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Bachelors in Social Work from Concordia College and a Masters in Social Work from CUNY Lehman. Juliana’s believes in respect for the dignity, rights, and worth of all individuals as they realize their potential to become fulfilled. In her spare time, Juliana enjoys working out, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
I integrate CBT, DBT, and ACT to help clients identify patterns early, strengthen emotional regulation, and build durable coping strategies.
In our work together, we’ll focus on understanding the patterns behind what you’re experiencing and building practical tools you can actually use in your daily life. This includes learning how to manage overthinking, regulate intense emotions, improve consistency in your mood, and respond to challenges in a way that feels more intentional and less reactive.
I integrate CBT, DBT, and ACT to help clients identify patterns early, strengthen emotional regulation, and build durable coping strategies.
In our work together, we’ll focus on understanding the patterns behind what you’re experiencing and building practical tools you can actually use in your daily life. This includes learning how to manage overthinking, regulate intense emotions, improve consistency in your mood, and respond to challenges in a way that feels more intentional and less reactive.
I am an advocate for empowering secret-holders to let go of their burdens to create new freedom. Whether it's dealing with the shame of substance abuse issues, fear surrounding sexual identity concerns, underlying dread from childhood traumas, or ongoing guilt of forgotten crimes from the past. I offer a safe space to put your hurt story to rest. Working together, we create a new story that gives you authenticity, community, and possibility. I combine 5-years of experience with substance abuse counseling with 7-years of experience collaborating with people confronted by childhood trauma, anxiety, depression and other diagnoses.
I am an advocate for empowering secret-holders to let go of their burdens to create new freedom. Whether it's dealing with the shame of substance abuse issues, fear surrounding sexual identity concerns, underlying dread from childhood traumas, or ongoing guilt of forgotten crimes from the past. I offer a safe space to put your hurt story to rest. Working together, we create a new story that gives you authenticity, community, and possibility. I combine 5-years of experience with substance abuse counseling with 7-years of experience collaborating with people confronted by childhood trauma, anxiety, depression and other diagnoses.
Denise McKercher is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Denise offers a person-centered approach and works collaboratively with her clients to make life-long mindset adjustments to maneuver through this crazy thing we call life. Outside of work, Denise enjoys football (Alabama Crimson Tide and Carolina Panthers), watching movies, and the theatre (acting, directing, and writing).
Denise McKercher is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2023. She has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Denise offers a person-centered approach and works collaboratively with her clients to make life-long mindset adjustments to maneuver through this crazy thing we call life. Outside of work, Denise enjoys football (Alabama Crimson Tide and Carolina Panthers), watching movies, and the theatre (acting, directing, and writing).
Amany Branco is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Amany also has a background in International Relations, and was born and raised outside the United States, as a result she is skilled and experienced in addressing mental health struggles from a multicultural perspective.
Amany Branco is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Amany also has a background in International Relations, and was born and raised outside the United States, as a result she is skilled and experienced in addressing mental health struggles from a multicultural perspective.
I'm Melissa Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and have been practicing for 10 years. I specialize in the area of trauma and specifically, have expertise in working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. If not doing therapy, I like to practice yoga and I like to cook.
I'm Melissa Davis. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and have been practicing for 10 years. I specialize in the area of trauma and specifically, have expertise in working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. If not doing therapy, I like to practice yoga and I like to cook.
Sandra Mayta is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with more than three years of experience specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Trauma. Sandra treats patients between the ages of 11 and 64 utilizing Person Centered, Gestalt, Emotion Focused Individual Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Sandra strives to create not only a safe space where patients can explore their presenting concerns but also a brave space where patients can practice new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving.
Sandra Mayta is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with more than three years of experience specializing in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Trauma. Sandra treats patients between the ages of 11 and 64 utilizing Person Centered, Gestalt, Emotion Focused Individual Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Sandra strives to create not only a safe space where patients can explore their presenting concerns but also a brave space where patients can practice new ways of feeling, thinking and behaving.
Ashley Bagwell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from Winthrop University with a Master of Education in clinical mental health counseling. Ashley believes in the ability for the client to choose their path, manage expectations, and learn to control thoughts and feelings in order to experience happiness and develop lasting relationships.
Ashley Bagwell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from Winthrop University with a Master of Education in clinical mental health counseling. Ashley believes in the ability for the client to choose their path, manage expectations, and learn to control thoughts and feelings in order to experience happiness and develop lasting relationships.
Caroline earned her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Catawba College and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina with two years of experience in School-Based therapy. Caroline works with children, adolescents, and their parents through a CBT, person-centered, and solution-focused lens to provide clients with the tools to take control of their own life. In Caroline's free time, she enjoys spending time coaching softball as well as watching her fiancé coach baseball and spending time with her family and friends.
Caroline earned her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Catawba College and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina with two years of experience in School-Based therapy. Caroline works with children, adolescents, and their parents through a CBT, person-centered, and solution-focused lens to provide clients with the tools to take control of their own life. In Caroline's free time, she enjoys spending time coaching softball as well as watching her fiancé coach baseball and spending time with her family and friends.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Brianne graduated with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Brianne chose to continue her education by earning her Masters of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health as well as a Certificate in Play Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Brianne has clinical experience working with clients dealing with a range of issues, including trauma, child abuse, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Brianne comes from a humanistic school of thought where she offers a Person- Centered approach.
Brianne graduated with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Brianne chose to continue her education by earning her Masters of Arts in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health as well as a Certificate in Play Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Brianne has clinical experience working with clients dealing with a range of issues, including trauma, child abuse, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Brianne comes from a humanistic school of thought where she offers a Person- Centered approach.
Cynthia Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with more than five years of clinical experience. Cynthia earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Webster University in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Cynthia believes that therapy can only be successful if a strong therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client is established and maintained. She adopts a person-centered approach, retaining a nonjudgmental attitude and unconditional positive regard. Cynthia handles treatment in a collaborative and holistic manner, using a variety of modalities.
Cynthia Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor with more than five years of clinical experience. Cynthia earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Webster University in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Cynthia believes that therapy can only be successful if a strong therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client is established and maintained. She adopts a person-centered approach, retaining a nonjudgmental attitude and unconditional positive regard. Cynthia handles treatment in a collaborative and holistic manner, using a variety of modalities.
Natasha Callahan, LCMHC Natasha Callahan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2022. She completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Natasha believes in operating from a person-centered/humanistic and internal family systems informed approach, which emphasizes the therapist disposition of warmth and unconditional positive regard which allows you to explore issues within and come to understand and accept yourself.
Natasha Callahan, LCMHC Natasha Callahan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2022. She completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Natasha believes in operating from a person-centered/humanistic and internal family systems informed approach, which emphasizes the therapist disposition of warmth and unconditional positive regard which allows you to explore issues within and come to understand and accept yourself.
Laura Bethany Bruce
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
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So many people spend years feeling at war with their bodies, their emotions, or their past. You may look confident on the outside but carry a deep sense of self-doubt, shame, or exhaustion on the inside. My work is centered on helping women — and anyone drawn to exploring their relationship with femininity, identity, and self-worth — come home to themselves. Together, we’ll build self-love, embrace what makes you unique, and create a gentler, more empowered relationship with your body and mind.
So many people spend years feeling at war with their bodies, their emotions, or their past. You may look confident on the outside but carry a deep sense of self-doubt, shame, or exhaustion on the inside. My work is centered on helping women — and anyone drawn to exploring their relationship with femininity, identity, and self-worth — come home to themselves. Together, we’ll build self-love, embrace what makes you unique, and create a gentler, more empowered relationship with your body and mind.
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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.