Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
I work collaboratively with my clients to help them construct a meaningful life. This means supporting clients to make meaning of even the more painful aspects of their experience. Perhaps you are dealing with a difficult life transition, struggling with memories from a painful childhood, grieving the death of a loved one, engaging in self-destructive behaviors, or are attempting to navigate the complex world of relationships. I will work with you to address issues from the perspective that although life is often painful, people have the ability to make healthy choices and to live lives of integrity, depth, and beauty.
I work collaboratively with my clients to help them construct a meaningful life. This means supporting clients to make meaning of even the more painful aspects of their experience. Perhaps you are dealing with a difficult life transition, struggling with memories from a painful childhood, grieving the death of a loved one, engaging in self-destructive behaviors, or are attempting to navigate the complex world of relationships. I will work with you to address issues from the perspective that although life is often painful, people have the ability to make healthy choices and to live lives of integrity, depth, and beauty.
Life can pull us in many directions—away from our bodies, our purpose, our relationships, and the deeper knowing that lives quietly within us. My approach to therapy supports you in returning to yourself: gathering the parts that may have been scattered by trauma, stress, or survival, and gently weaving them back into a felt sense of wholeness. Whether you're moving through anxiety, identity shifts, emotional disconnection, or a deep longing to feel more fully alive, this work invites you back into relationship with your truth, your body, your story, and the wisdom that has always been yours.
Life can pull us in many directions—away from our bodies, our purpose, our relationships, and the deeper knowing that lives quietly within us. My approach to therapy supports you in returning to yourself: gathering the parts that may have been scattered by trauma, stress, or survival, and gently weaving them back into a felt sense of wholeness. Whether you're moving through anxiety, identity shifts, emotional disconnection, or a deep longing to feel more fully alive, this work invites you back into relationship with your truth, your body, your story, and the wisdom that has always been yours.
Are you looking for a way out or a way in? While I fully endorse a symptom management approach (reducing stress, decreasing problem behaviors, renewing a sense of purpose), the real struggle comes in determining the root cause of dis-ease. In unique ways better and worse parents, siblings, spouses, partners, children, friends and coworkers are all impactful in the unfolding of personality. Giving attention to these delicate relationships is essential to understanding how patterns of emotional reactivity and retreat can emerge. Effective talk therapy provides space for attunement with needs met and unmet, for safety, for recognition.
Are you looking for a way out or a way in? While I fully endorse a symptom management approach (reducing stress, decreasing problem behaviors, renewing a sense of purpose), the real struggle comes in determining the root cause of dis-ease. In unique ways better and worse parents, siblings, spouses, partners, children, friends and coworkers are all impactful in the unfolding of personality. Giving attention to these delicate relationships is essential to understanding how patterns of emotional reactivity and retreat can emerge. Effective talk therapy provides space for attunement with needs met and unmet, for safety, for recognition.
My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.
My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.
Transitions may include retirement, developing a second act in life, empty nest, aging, grief and loss of a loved one or pet, divorce or trauma.
I work collaboratively with the unique Individual, looking at strengths, culture, and challenges to design a treatment approach that will speak to you in order to balance, uplift and find a healing path. I use evidenced based treatments such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holistic approaches such as yoga and Ayurveda.
Transitions may include retirement, developing a second act in life, empty nest, aging, grief and loss of a loved one or pet, divorce or trauma.
I work collaboratively with the unique Individual, looking at strengths, culture, and challenges to design a treatment approach that will speak to you in order to balance, uplift and find a healing path. I use evidenced based treatments such as EMDR, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holistic approaches such as yoga and Ayurveda.
If you have come here today, you are likely in a lot of pain. Your relationship is falling apart or is in a state of transition that's creating stress in your lives. Maybe you and your partner are just not as close as you used to be. Perhaps you are seeking Discernment Counseling to decide. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential in relationship. I do this by uncovering long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life and relationship.
If you have come here today, you are likely in a lot of pain. Your relationship is falling apart or is in a state of transition that's creating stress in your lives. Maybe you and your partner are just not as close as you used to be. Perhaps you are seeking Discernment Counseling to decide. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential in relationship. I do this by uncovering long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life and relationship.
Bob Dylan once claimed that “chaos is a friend of mine” while Albert Einstein posited that “energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.” I view trauma symptoms (depression, anxiety, etc.) as energies that descend upon people due to stress rather than originating from within. We can develop relationships with trauma symptoms to transform them into growth, security and happiness. The Japanese have a saying, "hendoku iyaku," which means changing poison into medicine. My approach with a client is to use the experience of suffering as a springboard to create the best, most meaningful life.
Bob Dylan once claimed that “chaos is a friend of mine” while Albert Einstein posited that “energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form to another.” I view trauma symptoms (depression, anxiety, etc.) as energies that descend upon people due to stress rather than originating from within. We can develop relationships with trauma symptoms to transform them into growth, security and happiness. The Japanese have a saying, "hendoku iyaku," which means changing poison into medicine. My approach with a client is to use the experience of suffering as a springboard to create the best, most meaningful life.
Amanda Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
Things have been hard. Emotions and divisions are high among couples, families, communities and social interaction has decreased in a big way. So much has changed and much of it beyond our control. Now is the time to unlock inherent coping skills you may not know you possess. I am available to help you identify and develop these skills then learn to incorporate new, proven strategies that help people cope with a quickly changing environment. In my sessions, we’ll look at the changes affecting you. We’ll navigate them together so, on the other side, you come out a stronger, healthier person.
Things have been hard. Emotions and divisions are high among couples, families, communities and social interaction has decreased in a big way. So much has changed and much of it beyond our control. Now is the time to unlock inherent coping skills you may not know you possess. I am available to help you identify and develop these skills then learn to incorporate new, proven strategies that help people cope with a quickly changing environment. In my sessions, we’ll look at the changes affecting you. We’ll navigate them together so, on the other side, you come out a stronger, healthier person.
Do you experience symptoms of emotional, relational, or physical pain? Anxiety, fear, hopelessness, and bodily discomfort can linger long after traumatic and destabilizing events. You can learn to navigate these symptoms, regulate them, and walk through the process of fear and immobility back to integrative functioning. My priority is to help you recognize, accept, heal, and integrate the difficulties you are experiencing and become aware of your inner strengths and guiding values through the process. You can find the strength and courage to engage again with life and the passion to not only survive but thrive.
Do you experience symptoms of emotional, relational, or physical pain? Anxiety, fear, hopelessness, and bodily discomfort can linger long after traumatic and destabilizing events. You can learn to navigate these symptoms, regulate them, and walk through the process of fear and immobility back to integrative functioning. My priority is to help you recognize, accept, heal, and integrate the difficulties you are experiencing and become aware of your inner strengths and guiding values through the process. You can find the strength and courage to engage again with life and the passion to not only survive but thrive.
Two types of clients like me best:
First- those with debilitating anxiety, PTSD, OCD, or specific phobias; suffering from fear, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts/memories, avoidance and shame. For clients wanting demanding, but short-term resolution, I offer intensive treatment, meeting up to 2-3 times weekly, resolving symptoms in under a month. Second- clients wanting general support, guidance, or mentorship with shame, depression, purposelessness, emotional regulation, and communication. I use a combination of cognitive, somatic, and compassion-based interventions, sprinkling in IFS techniques for good measure!
Two types of clients like me best:
First- those with debilitating anxiety, PTSD, OCD, or specific phobias; suffering from fear, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts/memories, avoidance and shame. For clients wanting demanding, but short-term resolution, I offer intensive treatment, meeting up to 2-3 times weekly, resolving symptoms in under a month. Second- clients wanting general support, guidance, or mentorship with shame, depression, purposelessness, emotional regulation, and communication. I use a combination of cognitive, somatic, and compassion-based interventions, sprinkling in IFS techniques for good measure!
Donna Socha, LMHC, LPCC specializes in providing therapists with direct therapeutic services to support self-care, a safe place for introspection, and assistance with their own mental health well-being. She actively supports fellow mental health professionals in achieving work-life balance and protecting against burnout.
With 20-years of experience as counselor, Donna also works with ages 13- 65+. She uses many techniques including creative expression to help clients recover from traumatic experiences, manage big life transitions, foster self-awareness and support personal growth.
Donna Socha, LMHC, LPCC specializes in providing therapists with direct therapeutic services to support self-care, a safe place for introspection, and assistance with their own mental health well-being. She actively supports fellow mental health professionals in achieving work-life balance and protecting against burnout.
With 20-years of experience as counselor, Donna also works with ages 13- 65+. She uses many techniques including creative expression to help clients recover from traumatic experiences, manage big life transitions, foster self-awareness and support personal growth.
You do not have to live feeling stressed, anxious and/or bothered by past traumatic life events. You possess an inherent healing potential within, and with my support and the benefit of Somatic Experiencing, (SE) you will be able to make the changes you desire. Using SE and other healing modalities, I will help you to understand your experiences and support the gentle release of stress and and trauma from your nervous system. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, therefore, I will work in partnership with you: you are the expert on your experience. Together we can create the conditions for your well-being.
You do not have to live feeling stressed, anxious and/or bothered by past traumatic life events. You possess an inherent healing potential within, and with my support and the benefit of Somatic Experiencing, (SE) you will be able to make the changes you desire. Using SE and other healing modalities, I will help you to understand your experiences and support the gentle release of stress and and trauma from your nervous system. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, therefore, I will work in partnership with you: you are the expert on your experience. Together we can create the conditions for your well-being.
I have treated women, children and families for over 25 years and continue to love it. I stay current on best practices by teaching practice courses to graduate students and supervising new therapists. I individualize treatment for each of my clients and/or families based on research and my clients' unique needs/characteristics. I can address impulsivity, oppositional defiance, depression, anxiety and family adjustment issues. I use a variety of techniques in my practice including cognitive reprocessing, role-play, family therapy and bibliotherapy.
I have treated women, children and families for over 25 years and continue to love it. I stay current on best practices by teaching practice courses to graduate students and supervising new therapists. I individualize treatment for each of my clients and/or families based on research and my clients' unique needs/characteristics. I can address impulsivity, oppositional defiance, depression, anxiety and family adjustment issues. I use a variety of techniques in my practice including cognitive reprocessing, role-play, family therapy and bibliotherapy.
I adopt highly effective, evidence-based treatment approaches, which include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Functional Family Therapy (FFT).
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for over 10 years. I completed my Clinical Internship and Post-doctoral Fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/John Hopkins University School of Medicine, and prior to that, received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am passionate about working with children, teens, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal issues. My approach is collaborative, research-informed, and is designed to meet the unique needs of clients.
I adopt highly effective, evidence-based treatment approaches, which include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Functional Family Therapy (FFT).
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for over 10 years. I completed my Clinical Internship and Post-doctoral Fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/John Hopkins University School of Medicine, and prior to that, received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am passionate about working with children, teens, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal issues. My approach is collaborative, research-informed, and is designed to meet the unique needs of clients.
Finally. A Coach You Will Feel Comfortable With. I am a licensed marriage family therapist in California and the owner of The Center for Family Unity. My goal is to help you feel at ease.. Anxiety is crippling with the world's uncertainty. Let me help. I use education, life experiences and skills to help families and individuals overcome their obstacles and pursue joy in their lives
Finally. A Coach You Will Feel Comfortable With. I am a licensed marriage family therapist in California and the owner of The Center for Family Unity. My goal is to help you feel at ease.. Anxiety is crippling with the world's uncertainty. Let me help. I use education, life experiences and skills to help families and individuals overcome their obstacles and pursue joy in their lives
Do you feel like you are waiting for your real life to start?
I love talking through an existential crisis or sitting with thoughts and feelings you might think are unacceptable to share. In my view, real life begins when we see our dreams and fears for what they are, start taking responsibility for the choices we do have, and allow ourselves to begin feeling this life more fully.
Do you feel like you are waiting for your real life to start?
I love talking through an existential crisis or sitting with thoughts and feelings you might think are unacceptable to share. In my view, real life begins when we see our dreams and fears for what they are, start taking responsibility for the choices we do have, and allow ourselves to begin feeling this life more fully.
The focus of my work is helping those who are struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relational wounds that have had negative impacts on their relationships, overall emotional well-being, health, family, career, and other aspects of life. The symptoms of mental health and well-being can involve a great deal of emotional pain and suffering. So, first, I want to commend you on the courage you are showing to seek help. Second, finding a professional who can provide a safe and non-judgmental space is crucial.
The focus of my work is helping those who are struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relational wounds that have had negative impacts on their relationships, overall emotional well-being, health, family, career, and other aspects of life. The symptoms of mental health and well-being can involve a great deal of emotional pain and suffering. So, first, I want to commend you on the courage you are showing to seek help. Second, finding a professional who can provide a safe and non-judgmental space is crucial.
E Katherine Parchman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPCC
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
My focused demographics are queer and neurodivergent folks- kids and families or adults, but I welcome anyone seeking support! I provide both mental health counseling or therapy, as well as collaborative parent coaching. Therapy goals often include navigating grief, trauma, self-doubt, and interpersonal conflict in the most values-aligned way, while parent coaching goals include developing supportive parenting skills to increase family cohesion. My clients seek support in finding the tools to help them cope with life in a way that uplifts their own individual personhood and life experiences.
My focused demographics are queer and neurodivergent folks- kids and families or adults, but I welcome anyone seeking support! I provide both mental health counseling or therapy, as well as collaborative parent coaching. Therapy goals often include navigating grief, trauma, self-doubt, and interpersonal conflict in the most values-aligned way, while parent coaching goals include developing supportive parenting skills to increase family cohesion. My clients seek support in finding the tools to help them cope with life in a way that uplifts their own individual personhood and life experiences.
If you are suffering from depression or anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, trauma, grief or a life transition, such as divorce, illness or job loss, I am here to help as these are my areas of focus. I ascribe to a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to therapy and believe these four elements make an important contribution to our mental well-being. To ensure healing, I will meet you where you are and we will call upon a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology. If you are seeking a meaningful and successful therapy experience, I offer an empathetic and caring environment which is the foundation of my work.
If you are suffering from depression or anxiety, dysfunctional relationships, trauma, grief or a life transition, such as divorce, illness or job loss, I am here to help as these are my areas of focus. I ascribe to a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to therapy and believe these four elements make an important contribution to our mental well-being. To ensure healing, I will meet you where you are and we will call upon a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology. If you are seeking a meaningful and successful therapy experience, I offer an empathetic and caring environment which is the foundation of my work.
Life can be overwhelming and challenging at times. You may find yourself struggling in a relationship, repeating self defeating patterns, going through a life transition, or unsure and anxious with no clear idea of how to feel better. When you engage with what's troubling you with curiosity and compassion, things can start to shift in subtle and profound ways. My commitment to you as a therapist is to support you through whatever you’re facing, and help you find clarity, balance, strength, and deeper understanding.
Life can be overwhelming and challenging at times. You may find yourself struggling in a relationship, repeating self defeating patterns, going through a life transition, or unsure and anxious with no clear idea of how to feel better. When you engage with what's troubling you with curiosity and compassion, things can start to shift in subtle and profound ways. My commitment to you as a therapist is to support you through whatever you’re facing, and help you find clarity, balance, strength, and deeper understanding.
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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.