Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Bexley, OH
NYC / OH Offices Open!
Compass was founded with the vision of empowering individuals who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, social, or other challenges to utilize their strengths to achieve their goals. These goals vary by individual; clients may present with goals to improve their academic or occupational functioning, foster healthier relationships, take control of powerful emotional responses, or to get answers about the sources of their struggles through psychological testing that we use to inform individualized treatment planning. My job is to provide answers to these questions and work with you to achieve success.
NYC / OH Offices Open!
Compass was founded with the vision of empowering individuals who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, social, or other challenges to utilize their strengths to achieve their goals. These goals vary by individual; clients may present with goals to improve their academic or occupational functioning, foster healthier relationships, take control of powerful emotional responses, or to get answers about the sources of their struggles through psychological testing that we use to inform individualized treatment planning. My job is to provide answers to these questions and work with you to achieve success.
I provide empirically-supported psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. My work is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness and self-compassion. My areas of specialization include anxiety disorders and OCD, as well as parent management skills, particularly for caregivers of children with anxiety and behavioral dysregulation.
I provide empirically-supported psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. My work is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with an emphasis on mindfulness and self-compassion. My areas of specialization include anxiety disorders and OCD, as well as parent management skills, particularly for caregivers of children with anxiety and behavioral dysregulation.
I am a private practice counselor who has had years of experience treating a variety of mental health disorders. I believe in holistic health in dealing with everyday stress. I previously ran a partial hospital program here in Columbus Ohio.
I use CBT and ACT skills to retrain your brain when you get stuck in old thinking patterns. I also draw from mindfulness training to help learn skills to manage anxiety and combat fears. I have worked with both individuals and couples to address relationship issues.
I am a private practice counselor who has had years of experience treating a variety of mental health disorders. I believe in holistic health in dealing with everyday stress. I previously ran a partial hospital program here in Columbus Ohio.
I use CBT and ACT skills to retrain your brain when you get stuck in old thinking patterns. I also draw from mindfulness training to help learn skills to manage anxiety and combat fears. I have worked with both individuals and couples to address relationship issues.
Dana Zager Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, MSW, LISW-S, OSW-C
Bexley, OH 43209
PRACTICAL AND PERSONALIZED THERAPY FOR ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NAVIGATING THE EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF LIFE'S CHALLENGES, INCLUDING LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESSES.
Many of Dana Zager's patients come to her struggling with uncomfortable or painful feelings...having trouble dealing with or resolving a problem that just won't go away...finding that they keep repeating the same self-defeating patterns, but can't seem to break the cycle.
Sessions focus on emotional needs and awareness, identification of issues and concerns, and development of skills and tools.
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PRACTICAL AND PERSONALIZED THERAPY FOR ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NAVIGATING THE EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF LIFE'S CHALLENGES, INCLUDING LIFE-ALTERING ILLNESSES.
Many of Dana Zager's patients come to her struggling with uncomfortable or painful feelings...having trouble dealing with or resolving a problem that just won't go away...finding that they keep repeating the same self-defeating patterns, but can't seem to break the cycle.
Sessions focus on emotional needs and awareness, identification of issues and concerns, and development of skills and tools.
OTHER SPECIALITIES:
I integrate DBT, ACT, and Somatic Therapy to support resilience and personal growth.
Let’s be real, life can be messy. Some days, it feels like you have it all together, and other days, just getting out of bed deserves a gold medal. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working, you’re not alone. My goal is to provide a space where you can be your authentic self, no judgment, just support.
I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, life changes, or relationship struggles. If self-doubt is holding you back or burnout is making it hard to move forward, we’ll work together to help you feel more like yourself again.
I integrate DBT, ACT, and Somatic Therapy to support resilience and personal growth.
Let’s be real, life can be messy. Some days, it feels like you have it all together, and other days, just getting out of bed deserves a gold medal. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t working, you’re not alone. My goal is to provide a space where you can be your authentic self, no judgment, just support.
I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, life changes, or relationship struggles. If self-doubt is holding you back or burnout is making it hard to move forward, we’ll work together to help you feel more like yourself again.
Relationships can be the source of our deepest joy or most profound pain. It is my passion to accompany couples and support them in the life-changing work of growing a relationship. Perhaps your life has gotten so busy that you’ve grown distant and feel like roommates? Maybe things have happened that have eroded your trust? Does your relationship lack the spark and intimacy you want? You don’t need to continue living with loneliness, frustration, and disconnection. I can help you learn new ways to communicate, understand, and bond with your partner to discover a new version of your relationship.
Relationships can be the source of our deepest joy or most profound pain. It is my passion to accompany couples and support them in the life-changing work of growing a relationship. Perhaps your life has gotten so busy that you’ve grown distant and feel like roommates? Maybe things have happened that have eroded your trust? Does your relationship lack the spark and intimacy you want? You don’t need to continue living with loneliness, frustration, and disconnection. I can help you learn new ways to communicate, understand, and bond with your partner to discover a new version of your relationship.
Where is acceptance difficult?
I like how Buddhist monks talk about sorrow and suffering. They say we can't avoid sorrow. Others will hurt us, we will hurt others, and we will hurt ourselves. Thinking about sorrow helps me when I can't understand why life is so hard.
Suffering, on the other hand, is optional. It can be reduced. We can improve our relationships in the world. We can improve our self-esteem. We can accept the sorrow in life. Thinking about suffering helps when I need to find the beauty in things. It helps me find courage.
Where is acceptance difficult?
I like how Buddhist monks talk about sorrow and suffering. They say we can't avoid sorrow. Others will hurt us, we will hurt others, and we will hurt ourselves. Thinking about sorrow helps me when I can't understand why life is so hard.
Suffering, on the other hand, is optional. It can be reduced. We can improve our relationships in the world. We can improve our self-esteem. We can accept the sorrow in life. Thinking about suffering helps when I need to find the beauty in things. It helps me find courage.
I work with a pragmatic framework with emphasis of Psychodynamic Theory as well as Attachment Theory. Our unique temperament and life experiences are important to consider when exploring one's issues, perceptions and problem solving abilities.
Client Centered approach includes each person's unique experience, their own goals for therapy and to explore their best problem solving abilities. I believe Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is helpful to counter certain thoughts, feeling and behaviors that impede one's personal growth. As a nurse and a therapist I'm aware of the importance of the mind-body connection for wellness
I work with a pragmatic framework with emphasis of Psychodynamic Theory as well as Attachment Theory. Our unique temperament and life experiences are important to consider when exploring one's issues, perceptions and problem solving abilities.
Client Centered approach includes each person's unique experience, their own goals for therapy and to explore their best problem solving abilities. I believe Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is helpful to counter certain thoughts, feeling and behaviors that impede one's personal growth. As a nurse and a therapist I'm aware of the importance of the mind-body connection for wellness
You've had the same argument three nights in a row. Or maybe you're not arguing much anymore but feel more like roommates than partners. Somewhere between work, parenting, life transitions, and the noise of everyday life, the connection that once felt natural is now harder to find. I use Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches to help couples slow reactive cycles, understand what’s happening beneath conflict, and change how they respond to each other in moments of stress and disconnection. We'll work to reduce conflict, rebuild emotional safety, and strengthen closeness and partnership in your relationship.
You've had the same argument three nights in a row. Or maybe you're not arguing much anymore but feel more like roommates than partners. Somewhere between work, parenting, life transitions, and the noise of everyday life, the connection that once felt natural is now harder to find. I use Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches to help couples slow reactive cycles, understand what’s happening beneath conflict, and change how they respond to each other in moments of stress and disconnection. We'll work to reduce conflict, rebuild emotional safety, and strengthen closeness and partnership in your relationship.
You're sitting on the couch trying to motivate yourself to get up and moving. You have so much to do and all of it important but you just... can't. You feel overwhelmed and you don't know where to start. You're exhausted and it's time for a change. You want to get through your day without becoming overwhelmed and shutting down. You'd like to tackle your day to day tasks without that little voice in the back of your head being so critical. You think it would also feel wonderful to actually enjoy life and take time for yourself without feeling guilty or selfish. I can help you get there.
You're sitting on the couch trying to motivate yourself to get up and moving. You have so much to do and all of it important but you just... can't. You feel overwhelmed and you don't know where to start. You're exhausted and it's time for a change. You want to get through your day without becoming overwhelmed and shutting down. You'd like to tackle your day to day tasks without that little voice in the back of your head being so critical. You think it would also feel wonderful to actually enjoy life and take time for yourself without feeling guilty or selfish. I can help you get there.
Using IFS, ACT, DBT skills, somatic work, and trauma processing, I help clients uncover the root of distress, build resilience, and foster long-term healing in a safe, supportive space.
Today’s environment can create feelings of being overwhelmed by your emotions. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression, or caught in unhelpful patterns that feel impossible to break? Whether you’re navigating the challenges of an eating disorder, body image concerns, trauma, stress, or self-criticism, therapy can help. I provide an empathetic, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward lasting change. Therapy with me is not about simply managing symptoms, it is about helping you heal, build self-compassion, and create a life that feels more aligned with your values.
Using IFS, ACT, DBT skills, somatic work, and trauma processing, I help clients uncover the root of distress, build resilience, and foster long-term healing in a safe, supportive space.
Today’s environment can create feelings of being overwhelmed by your emotions. Are you struggling with anxiety or depression, or caught in unhelpful patterns that feel impossible to break? Whether you’re navigating the challenges of an eating disorder, body image concerns, trauma, stress, or self-criticism, therapy can help. I provide an empathetic, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, develop coping strategies, and work toward lasting change. Therapy with me is not about simply managing symptoms, it is about helping you heal, build self-compassion, and create a life that feels more aligned with your values.
I am able to offer a safe space to enhance self awareness that fosters honest reflection and acceptance of self.
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom," Viktor Frankl. Everything that life throws at us can be overwhelming. Having a person to talk to in a safe, non judgmental space is important for maintaining overall wellness. Making the decision to seek help is a huge step and very empowering, congratulations!
I am able to offer a safe space to enhance self awareness that fosters honest reflection and acceptance of self.
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom," Viktor Frankl. Everything that life throws at us can be overwhelming. Having a person to talk to in a safe, non judgmental space is important for maintaining overall wellness. Making the decision to seek help is a huge step and very empowering, congratulations!
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or simply ready for something to feel different. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, high expectations, relationship or family changes, or the emotional shifts that come with pregnancy and parenthood. They may be functioning well on the outside while quietly feeling stressed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or simply ready for something to feel different. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, high expectations, relationship or family changes, or the emotional shifts that come with pregnancy and parenthood. They may be functioning well on the outside while quietly feeling stressed, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward.
I approach therapy from a holistic perspective that mind, body and spirit all work together for total wellness. Clients that are a good fit typically are looking to better themselves, to find joy in their day-to-day life, or are experiencing a life transition. I strive to help individuals elevate their life experience, and am a personable therapist that cares deeply about each of my clients. I am also a wife, mother, nature enthusiast, dog lover and wellness junkie. Connecting with people and allowing space for others to feel heard & understood is important to me.
I approach therapy from a holistic perspective that mind, body and spirit all work together for total wellness. Clients that are a good fit typically are looking to better themselves, to find joy in their day-to-day life, or are experiencing a life transition. I strive to help individuals elevate their life experience, and am a personable therapist that cares deeply about each of my clients. I am also a wife, mother, nature enthusiast, dog lover and wellness junkie. Connecting with people and allowing space for others to feel heard & understood is important to me.
I use an integrative approach using CBT, ACT, and DBT.
I'm happy you are here. I work with people and couples who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or postpartum. Maybe you are struggling with the agony, stress, and pain that can come from trying to conceive and dealing with infertility. Maybe you are in the midst of incredible grief after a pregnancy loss. Maybe you are pregnant and experiencing anxiety about the safety of your child. Or you may be newly postpartum, grappling with the all-encompassing changes that come with the transition to parenting. I understand the difficulties that come with expanding your family.
I use an integrative approach using CBT, ACT, and DBT.
I'm happy you are here. I work with people and couples who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or postpartum. Maybe you are struggling with the agony, stress, and pain that can come from trying to conceive and dealing with infertility. Maybe you are in the midst of incredible grief after a pregnancy loss. Maybe you are pregnant and experiencing anxiety about the safety of your child. Or you may be newly postpartum, grappling with the all-encompassing changes that come with the transition to parenting. I understand the difficulties that come with expanding your family.
I blend proven approaches like ACT, DBT, and CBT to tailor to your specific needs.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, confused? Find answers and support through a psychological evaluation. I am a dual-licensed clinical and school psychologist
with over 10 years of experience offering strength-based, data-driven diagnoses with affirming, actionable recommendations that bridge the gap between clinical understanding and everyday success.
I blend proven approaches like ACT, DBT, and CBT to tailor to your specific needs.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, confused? Find answers and support through a psychological evaluation. I am a dual-licensed clinical and school psychologist
with over 10 years of experience offering strength-based, data-driven diagnoses with affirming, actionable recommendations that bridge the gap between clinical understanding and everyday success.
My ideal client has lived through trauma, chronic stress, or profound life disruption and is ready for healing that goes beyond talk alone. They may feel anxious, disconnected, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode, yet know something deeper is possible. They want to feel lighter, grounded, and whole again. I offer a safe, culturally responsive space that integrates mind, body, and spirit using trauma-informed, body-centered, and mindfulness-based approaches. Together, we restore regulation, resilience, and a sense of empowered connection to self and life.
My ideal client has lived through trauma, chronic stress, or profound life disruption and is ready for healing that goes beyond talk alone. They may feel anxious, disconnected, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode, yet know something deeper is possible. They want to feel lighter, grounded, and whole again. I offer a safe, culturally responsive space that integrates mind, body, and spirit using trauma-informed, body-centered, and mindfulness-based approaches. Together, we restore regulation, resilience, and a sense of empowered connection to self and life.
Looking for a therapist who can support you through every season of life? I specialize in anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma, while also helping clients navigate the stress and transitions that come with academics, careers, relationships, and personal growth. I also have specialized experience working with athletes and healthcare providers facing high-pressure environments, burnout, and performance-related stress. I value building genuine, long-term therapeutic relationships where you feel supported, understood, and empowered as life evolves.
Looking for a therapist who can support you through every season of life? I specialize in anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma, while also helping clients navigate the stress and transitions that come with academics, careers, relationships, and personal growth. I also have specialized experience working with athletes and healthcare providers facing high-pressure environments, burnout, and performance-related stress. I value building genuine, long-term therapeutic relationships where you feel supported, understood, and empowered as life evolves.
I utilize interventions including mindfulness-based and compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR to help people access their own ability to heal, grow, and progress through life’s challenging moments.
I’m committed to providing my full attention and support in helping people work toward positive changes that align with their own values and goals. I work with adults and adolescents, and I take an eclectic and holistic approach to help with concerns that may include mental health, stress, trauma, grief, addiction, relationships, or adjusting to life changes. This may be a matter of short-term counseling to strengthen coping skills or overcome a specific challenge, or more in-depth therapy to better understand and resolve deeper patterns and issues.
I utilize interventions including mindfulness-based and compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR to help people access their own ability to heal, grow, and progress through life’s challenging moments.
I’m committed to providing my full attention and support in helping people work toward positive changes that align with their own values and goals. I work with adults and adolescents, and I take an eclectic and holistic approach to help with concerns that may include mental health, stress, trauma, grief, addiction, relationships, or adjusting to life changes. This may be a matter of short-term counseling to strengthen coping skills or overcome a specific challenge, or more in-depth therapy to better understand and resolve deeper patterns and issues.
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Ms. Sara Bates is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation. she is trained in Trauma-Informed Care for All, Family Therapy, Perinatal Therapy, Sex-Positive Therapy, Pleasure Education and Intimacy Coaching, Couples Counseling, CBT, DBT, and IFS; treating both adolescents and adult populations. Reiki Master/Teacher certified, for stress relief practices and coping strategies.
Ms. Sara Bates is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation. she is trained in Trauma-Informed Care for All, Family Therapy, Perinatal Therapy, Sex-Positive Therapy, Pleasure Education and Intimacy Coaching, Couples Counseling, CBT, DBT, and IFS; treating both adolescents and adult populations. Reiki Master/Teacher certified, for stress relief practices and coping strategies.
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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.