Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Maumee, OH

Life is full of challenges, if you are here, you’re probably looking for a change. Whether it's in your relationships, habits, thoughts, feelings, or something else that's important to you. As a therapist, I warmly accept you as you are, and will work alongside you to achieve your goals. I am skilled in helping people improve their health and wellness, achieve personal goals, manage symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, build self-esteem while developing the skills for navigating life’s challenges.

The decision to invest in yourself is one of the most important (and impactful) ones you can make. Whether you need help navigating life's challenges, managing stress or tough circumstances, or healing from difficult experiences, you deserve support. And let's face it, life can be pretty unkind sometimes! You're taking a powerful step into wholeness.

Part of being human is that we all experience challenges, suffering, and brokenness in our lives. Taking the first step can feel daunting, but please accept my warm invitation into a relationship based on trust and the inherent belief in your goodness. It is my ongoing commitment to bring acceptance, understanding, open-mindedness, empathy, empowerment, and respect to the therapeutic relationship. I view the road to transformation and healing to be a collaborative process in which your personal knowledge and strengths will be used in conjunction with my clinical approach to discover a future filled with hope and possibilities.

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my therapeutic style. I am a warm and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with adults and adolescents coping with issues related to anxiety and depression. I strive to help clients define and understand their obstacles, set goals, and become empowered to make improvements in their lives.

My focus as a therapist is to assist you in personal healing and discovering your wholeness. Therapy is a process that allows us to reflect, discover, and grow. Often feelings of depression and anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues, addiction and trauma can block us from feeling "ok", and fully integrated into the life we want. My training in EMDR, as well as IFS informed EMDR, TF-CBT, blended with a utilization of mindfulness principles and "parts work" serve to assist my clients in healing and growth. I am also certified in SSP, a non-invasive application of Polyvagal Theory,

Living your best life can be challenging, especially when upsetting and confusing things happen suddenly or continue over time. These stressful events often cause people to feel changed or different than before the stress. You may feel stuck, or that your life has become unmanageable. I will be your guide, your instructor, and your trusted counselor as you develop the strengths you need to work on the deeper issues that may be holding you back. I work well with adults of all ages using a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to help you learn effective skills to calm the body and soothe the mind.

Our therapeutic approach is holistic, and client centered. We work with clients of all ages. We work together with clients to improve many areas of their lives, and to improve their overall mental health and wellness. We are an open-minded practice that treats all genders, religions, orientations, races, and cultures. Our goal is to provide a comfortable, judgement-free space.

Life can be demanding, stressful and overwhelming at times. Whether you are facing debilitating symptoms or looking for personal growth, I will tailor the treatment to your needs. While it’s true you can fix many of your problems independently, consider therapy to be another weapon in your arsenal of self-help tools.

I am deeply committed to the emotional and psychological health of women, especially those who are experiencing challenges related to perinatal experiences, pregnancy loss, fertility, post-abortion, or LGBTQ+ identity. I work with women of all ages and teens 16 years and older in a judgement free space. Come as you are, be accepted for who you are, wherever you are in your journey.

I specialize in counseling pregnant women, infant loss, postpartum depression, mental health, relationship issues, life transitions and trained in EMDR. By utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and strength based approach to help clients achieve optimum functioning. I strive to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere where clients feel comfortable to express their feelings and process their specific needs while helping clients learn to problem solve.

I do individual and couple therapy. I am often a good fit for clients who want to integrate a spiritual perspective into therapy. By spiritual I mean living authentically, finding deep purpose, forgiving oneself and others, having compassion for yourself and others in the face of life's inevitable challenges, and seeing the sacred in the ordinary. I work with people of different faiths and those with no particular belief. I mix creativity, humor, and metaphors into therapy and encourage "daily practice for the rest of your life" to keep growth going long after therapy concludes. Check out some videos about my approach on my website.

Dr. Jacoby specializes in emotional and mental health for children, adolescents, and families, with a focus on existential-humanistic and evidence-based therapies from a trauma-focused lens. She supports those facing life transitions, neurodiversity, and trauma, aiming to foster growth and healing through collaborative partnerships. Whether facing new life stages or personal challenges, Dr. Jacoby offers guidance and empowerment for your journey towards fulfillment.

Life can be challenging! Your pain does not define you or own you. Let me help you to find abilities that will lead to a meaningful and joyful life. Together we will explore your story, at your pace, as I serve as a guide and support on your journey to growth, healing, and wellness. We will honor you as a unique individual with unique needs and create a treatment plan specific to you and what is best for you. As a licensed counselor, I will introduce you to valuable tools and practices that are based on scientific research and proven therapies to directly address the challenges that may have hindered you from living your best life.

My therapy style is empathetic, insightful, reflective, humorous and goal-affirming. I have always had a "quirky" sense of humor and I love that I can bring that into session with me. Sometimes being able to laugh or to see the absurdity of life shakes loose the obstacles and anxiety. My initial goal is to connect with you and your experiences in your world, ask questions, provide feedback, and use interventions to rebuild and reinforce your sense of self and your place in the universe.

Life is difficult. Those words, originally penned by psychiatrist and author M. Scott Peck in his book The Road Less Traveled, suggest what is perhaps the most compelling reason to seek therapy. Life can indeed be difficult for all of us - therapists included. And yet growth and change are always possible. It is unfortunate that working with a mental health professional can sometimes carry a stigma. In truth, prioritizing your mental health is just as important as attending to your physical health.

We all just want to feel comfortable in our own skin. We want to live our lives feeling inspired, happy, and purposeful. Somewhere along the way we may have sought out external things to achieve this goal: drugs, alcohol, relationships, jobs, social circles, money, status, etc. These things work for a little while…until they don’t. We finally get to a place where we realize we need help turning inward. We become willing to examine our trauma and core wounds and heal from what is in the way of us emerging into our fullest selves. This is where transformation begins.

It is such a sign of strength to confront the challenges that we face in times of difficulty. I understand how issues relating to self esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, disordered eating, body image, work, relationships, parenting or other things can interfere with our ability to be our best selves. People need a comfortable, judgment free, and safe space to process their feelings, learn healthy coping skills, practice new thoughts/behaviors, and set goals for the future. I am committed to helping you create the change necessary to develop more satisfaction in your life.

The two best predictors of whether or not an individual will effectively address their psychological issues are the client’s engagement and the client-therapist relationship. If you are searching for a mental health provider, chances are you will bring the engagement! As for the client-therapist relationship, my highly relational therapeutic style works for a wide variety of clients. The combination of these two predictors with my utilization of empirically supported treatments facilitates individuals and families that are exhibiting psychological issues improve their life.

Life can feel overwhelming at times but having a support person to guide you through this can have a positive impact on your life. I see therapy as an opportunity to collaborate with patients to identify how to move through struggles to get to a better place and be their best selves. My approach is direct but compassionate and I use strengths-based interventions. I offer a safe and judgment-free space to process through struggles and help you get the most out of your treatment. This journey is not always easy but having a therapist to support and guide you can make the journey a bit easier and not feel so alone.