Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Columbus, OH
InStride Health specializes in treating young patients whose anxiety or OCD is causing significant impairment in life (ie., school avoidance, social isolation, family disruption, and physical manifestations.) Practicing evidence-based treatment (CBT, ACT, components of DBT) with an emphasis on exposure, the InStride team empowers youth to face their fears and build resilience.
InStride Health offers every patient and family a dedicated, multidisciplinary care team including a psychiatrist, therapist and exposure coach who work together throughout treatment. The care team provides individual, family and group therapy, exposure coaching, and medication management, as needed.
InStride Health specializes in treating young patients whose anxiety or OCD is causing significant impairment in life (ie., school avoidance, social isolation, family disruption, and physical manifestations.) Practicing evidence-based treatment (CBT, ACT, components of DBT) with an emphasis on exposure, the InStride team empowers youth to face their fears and build resilience.
InStride Health offers every patient and family a dedicated, multidisciplinary care team including a psychiatrist, therapist and exposure coach who work together throughout treatment. The care team provides individual, family and group therapy, exposure coaching, and medication management, as needed.
I primarily use evidence-based psychotherapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), in my work.
I also have expertise in teen (16+) and adult (18-45) ADHD assessment. I do not currently have a waitlist for testing, and the process can be completed as quickly as 2 weeks from the first appointment. The fee for ADHD assessment is $1750. Note that at least one testing session is conducted in-person in Columbus, OH.
I primarily use evidence-based psychotherapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), in my work.
I also have expertise in teen (16+) and adult (18-45) ADHD assessment. I do not currently have a waitlist for testing, and the process can be completed as quickly as 2 weeks from the first appointment. The fee for ADHD assessment is $1750. Note that at least one testing session is conducted in-person in Columbus, OH.
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 also utilize ACT therapy, mindfulness and EMDR therapy.
I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space, prioritizing a collaborative experience for my clients to advocate for what care/approaches best fits their needs. I'm passionate about partnering with the information our bodies, brains and emotions are providing.
I also utilize ACT therapy, mindfulness and EMDR therapy.
I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space, prioritizing a collaborative experience for my clients to advocate for what care/approaches best fits their needs. I'm passionate about partnering with the information our bodies, brains and emotions are providing.
Kat's counseling style is integrative, and the modalities she most frequently uses are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Existential Therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2024. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Master of Science in Business Administration, and a Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Dayton. I'm currently under supervision until 2026. I enjoy making multidimensional connections within the world, building relationships, and guiding individuals through their personal and interpersonal challenges. My clients have commonly describe me as an optimistic, realistic, and eclectic counselor.
Kat's counseling style is integrative, and the modalities she most frequently uses are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Existential Therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2024. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Master of Science in Business Administration, and a Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Dayton. I'm currently under supervision until 2026. I enjoy making multidimensional connections within the world, building relationships, and guiding individuals through their personal and interpersonal challenges. My clients have commonly describe me as an optimistic, realistic, and eclectic counselor.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), as well DBT.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious or depressed? Do you have difficulty managing stress or perfectionism, navigating conflict in relationships, or setting boundaries? Are you going through a difficult life transition? Have you endured trauma? These issues can leave you feeling unable to fully enjoy the life you envisioned for yourself. You might feel stuck and unmotivated, or perhaps you simply don't know where to start making changes. With support, you can learn to build upon your strengths, understand your struggles, identify goals to improve your well-being, and master the skills to reach them!
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), as well DBT.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious or depressed? Do you have difficulty managing stress or perfectionism, navigating conflict in relationships, or setting boundaries? Are you going through a difficult life transition? Have you endured trauma? These issues can leave you feeling unable to fully enjoy the life you envisioned for yourself. You might feel stuck and unmotivated, or perhaps you simply don't know where to start making changes. With support, you can learn to build upon your strengths, understand your struggles, identify goals to improve your well-being, and master the skills to reach them!
We can have the awareness of why we feel and act certain ways, but have difficulty making the changes we want.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy. I work from an Informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) perspective, which means I welcome all parts of you. I integrate IFS and EMDR Therapy to help clients heal and build internal peace. Based on client needs, I also incorporate a variety of modalities: DBT, Mindfulness, ACT, art based strategies, and somatic work.
We can have the awareness of why we feel and act certain ways, but have difficulty making the changes we want.
I specialize in trauma-focused therapy. I work from an Informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) perspective, which means I welcome all parts of you. I integrate IFS and EMDR Therapy to help clients heal and build internal peace. Based on client needs, I also incorporate a variety of modalities: DBT, Mindfulness, ACT, art based strategies, and somatic work.
Together, we will reclaim your sense of self-worth and cultivate greater self- acceptance and prioritization of authentic connections.
Everyone needs someone to tell their story to and I am here to listen to yours. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, codependency, complex trauma, relational issues and life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative, and trauma-informed environment in which you can feel empowered to recognize your unique capacity for personal growth and change.
Together, we will reclaim your sense of self-worth and cultivate greater self- acceptance and prioritization of authentic connections.
Everyone needs someone to tell their story to and I am here to listen to yours. I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, perfectionism, codependency, complex trauma, relational issues and life transitions. My goal is to provide a safe, collaborative, and trauma-informed environment in which you can feel empowered to recognize your unique capacity for personal growth and change.
Depending on the situation, I will incorporate an evidence-based therapy that seems to fit best (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment theory, etc).
Like many of the people I work with, you may be navigating anxiety, relational pain, past trauma, identity questions, or even an existential crisis that’s left you feeling distressed or disconnected. You might be unsure of how to move forward or how to make sense of what you’re carrying. Maybe you’re seeking a space where you can be fully seen and heard—and a fellow traveler to help you reconnect with, or define for the first time, your sense of meaning, direction, and purpose. You’re not looking for quick fixes—you want lasting change rooted in understanding, aligned with your values, and grounded in real-life growth.
Depending on the situation, I will incorporate an evidence-based therapy that seems to fit best (e.g. CBT, DBT, ACT, attachment theory, etc).
Like many of the people I work with, you may be navigating anxiety, relational pain, past trauma, identity questions, or even an existential crisis that’s left you feeling distressed or disconnected. You might be unsure of how to move forward or how to make sense of what you’re carrying. Maybe you’re seeking a space where you can be fully seen and heard—and a fellow traveler to help you reconnect with, or define for the first time, your sense of meaning, direction, and purpose. You’re not looking for quick fixes—you want lasting change rooted in understanding, aligned with your values, and grounded in real-life growth.
Using approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, I help my clients set meaningful goals and move toward the life and relationships they want.
I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and challenges related to sex and sexuality. I also support those exploring gender identity, members of the LGBTQ community and men. Whether in traditional, or ethically non-monogamous relationships I will help strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, and rebuild trust.
Using approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, I help my clients set meaningful goals and move toward the life and relationships they want.
I specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and challenges related to sex and sexuality. I also support those exploring gender identity, members of the LGBTQ community and men. Whether in traditional, or ethically non-monogamous relationships I will help strengthen communication, deepen intimacy, and rebuild trust.
When working with clients, I utilize an integrated approach pulling from multiple modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Narrative therapies.
I’m Isabella Rowlands, I hold an LISW in the state of Ohio. I practice from a client-centered and strengths-based approach. I have experience working with kids, teens, and adults. I have experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and DMDD. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, those with a trauma history, experienced abuse or violence, or simply difficult life transitions, and more. When setting goals with clients, I make sure they are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.
When working with clients, I utilize an integrated approach pulling from multiple modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and Narrative therapies.
I’m Isabella Rowlands, I hold an LISW in the state of Ohio. I practice from a client-centered and strengths-based approach. I have experience working with kids, teens, and adults. I have experience working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and DMDD. I have experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals, those with a trauma history, experienced abuse or violence, or simply difficult life transitions, and more. When setting goals with clients, I make sure they are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.
Meet Our Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my practice.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step and you don’t have to take it alone. I offer a warm, accepting space where you can show up just as you are. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about what’s next, I’m here to support you as we explore your experiences and work toward meaningful growth together.
I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my practice.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step and you don’t have to take it alone. I offer a warm, accepting space where you can show up just as you are. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about what’s next, I’m here to support you as we explore your experiences and work toward meaningful growth together.
Incorporating motivational interviewing & ACT, I help clients work with identifying strengths to help achieve therapeutic goals, as well as applying a tangible practice to mindfulness.
Hello! My name is Jashala, I specialize in addictions counseling, anxiety & life transitions. I have experience with adolescents & adults. I believe in the courage & strength that it takes for an individual to reach out for extra support & appreciate the amount of vulnerability that a person shows in therapy.
Incorporating motivational interviewing & ACT, I help clients work with identifying strengths to help achieve therapeutic goals, as well as applying a tangible practice to mindfulness.
Hello! My name is Jashala, I specialize in addictions counseling, anxiety & life transitions. I have experience with adolescents & adults. I believe in the courage & strength that it takes for an individual to reach out for extra support & appreciate the amount of vulnerability that a person shows in therapy.
I use evidence-based treatment (FBT, ACT, CBT, and CPT) for individuals struggling with eating disorders, PTSD, depression and anxiety.
Life can be unrelenting with a multitude of demands, and it can be hard to manage when you’re feeling out of balance in several areas. You may find yourself reaching for a sense of control through eating, weight, isolation, self-medicating, over-scheduling, perfectionism and more, leading to guilt and shame, creating a never-ending cycle of struggle. Moving toward your values, you will find balance, healing, and growth. I believe therapy can be a safe place to make connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that have been feared and avoided. I will help you to become empowered to shape your story and live authentically.
I use evidence-based treatment (FBT, ACT, CBT, and CPT) for individuals struggling with eating disorders, PTSD, depression and anxiety.
Life can be unrelenting with a multitude of demands, and it can be hard to manage when you’re feeling out of balance in several areas. You may find yourself reaching for a sense of control through eating, weight, isolation, self-medicating, over-scheduling, perfectionism and more, leading to guilt and shame, creating a never-ending cycle of struggle. Moving toward your values, you will find balance, healing, and growth. I believe therapy can be a safe place to make connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that have been feared and avoided. I will help you to become empowered to shape your story and live authentically.
Pretty Amagbakhen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW, ADHD-CP, ADHD-PT, ASDCS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
In my practice, I use techniques like CBT, SFT, Narrative therapy, ACT and Person-Centered Therapy.
Navigating the complexities of ADHD and Autism alongside a co-occurring disorder can be overwhelming. In my approach to therapy, I blend empathy, evidence-based techniques, and personalized treatment plans to help enhance mental well-being and improve the quality of life for Neurodivergent individuals. I create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your challenges, identify strengths, increase self-awareness, foster resilience, and make progress towards growth and healing in a way that is most beneficial for you.
In my practice, I use techniques like CBT, SFT, Narrative therapy, ACT and Person-Centered Therapy.
Navigating the complexities of ADHD and Autism alongside a co-occurring disorder can be overwhelming. In my approach to therapy, I blend empathy, evidence-based techniques, and personalized treatment plans to help enhance mental well-being and improve the quality of life for Neurodivergent individuals. I create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your challenges, identify strengths, increase self-awareness, foster resilience, and make progress towards growth and healing in a way that is most beneficial for you.
I have a conversational approach which focuses primarily on building connections within session through warmth and acceptance.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist clients in cultivating self-compassion, empathy, and understanding within themselves. By combining this with a mindfulness based approach I work to promote living in the present moment and taking value driven action to make the most of one’s life.
I have a conversational approach which focuses primarily on building connections within session through warmth and acceptance.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to assist clients in cultivating self-compassion, empathy, and understanding within themselves. By combining this with a mindfulness based approach I work to promote living in the present moment and taking value driven action to make the most of one’s life.
I augment ERP with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and mindfulness practices.
Do you experience unwelcomed thoughts that you try to ignore without much success? Do you feel imprisoned by intrusive images in your mind? Do you worry excessively about something bad happening to someone you love if you do not perform some kind of ritual? Do you avoid things like kitchen knives, public restrooms, children? Unwelcomed thoughts can manifest themselves in many forms beyond just excessive handwashing or checking stove knobs. Fortunately, there are evidence-based treatments available to effectively treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, a condition that affects as many as 7,000,000 people in the U.S. alone.
I augment ERP with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and mindfulness practices.
Do you experience unwelcomed thoughts that you try to ignore without much success? Do you feel imprisoned by intrusive images in your mind? Do you worry excessively about something bad happening to someone you love if you do not perform some kind of ritual? Do you avoid things like kitchen knives, public restrooms, children? Unwelcomed thoughts can manifest themselves in many forms beyond just excessive handwashing or checking stove knobs. Fortunately, there are evidence-based treatments available to effectively treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, a condition that affects as many as 7,000,000 people in the U.S. alone.
I have received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Beck Institute and incorporate CBT techniques along with other evidence based practices such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, attachment styles, DBT and ACT.
Are you feeling more overwhelmed, on edge, or more irritable than usual? Are you feeling overwhelmed by household chores and responsibilities? Are you struggling to adjust to a transition, or feeling unfulfilled or unappreciated and looking to make a change? I am here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space and to provide support. Taking the leap to start therapy for the first time, or finding a new provider, can be such a difficult and anxiety inducing process and I strive to make it as comfortable and stress free as possible.
I have received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Beck Institute and incorporate CBT techniques along with other evidence based practices such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, attachment styles, DBT and ACT.
Are you feeling more overwhelmed, on edge, or more irritable than usual? Are you feeling overwhelmed by household chores and responsibilities? Are you struggling to adjust to a transition, or feeling unfulfilled or unappreciated and looking to make a change? I am here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space and to provide support. Taking the leap to start therapy for the first time, or finding a new provider, can be such a difficult and anxiety inducing process and I strive to make it as comfortable and stress free as possible.
I currently work with adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) frameworks to treat eating disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and co-morbid mental health concerns.
My graduate pursuits were based on a desire to understand how and why people change and the unique, individualized aspects of the change process in order to provide efficient and effective clinical care. I consistently work to integrate evidence-based treatment and therapy processes research into my clinical practice.
I currently work with adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) frameworks to treat eating disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and co-morbid mental health concerns.
My graduate pursuits were based on a desire to understand how and why people change and the unique, individualized aspects of the change process in order to provide efficient and effective clinical care. I consistently work to integrate evidence-based treatment and therapy processes research into my clinical practice.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Shame Resilience to help women feel seen, heard, and healed.
I help women who are experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression feel grounded, supported, and validated. I am in tune with the unique ways that stress, depression, and anxiety affect women as well as specific triggers for these issues including women’s health issues, relationship issues, identity issues, work stress, family stress, infertility and reproductive trauma.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Shame Resilience to help women feel seen, heard, and healed.
I help women who are experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression feel grounded, supported, and validated. I am in tune with the unique ways that stress, depression, and anxiety affect women as well as specific triggers for these issues including women’s health issues, relationship issues, identity issues, work stress, family stress, infertility and reproductive trauma.
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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.