Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Sandusky County, OH
Do you feel like you are not being heard? Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck? If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction issues, or find yourself in a season of life that is causing you pain, I can help. Your story is important to me. Our past hurts and struggles can have a tremendous impact on the quality of life we live today. By working together, we can partner on a journey that can help you achieve your therapy goals. I can help you find, develop and utilize your strengths to help you solve problems and achieve your goals.
Do you feel like you are not being heard? Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck? If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction issues, or find yourself in a season of life that is causing you pain, I can help. Your story is important to me. Our past hurts and struggles can have a tremendous impact on the quality of life we live today. By working together, we can partner on a journey that can help you achieve your therapy goals. I can help you find, develop and utilize your strengths to help you solve problems and achieve your goals.
Hello, I'm Tatiana and I'm very excited to work with you. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
Hello, I'm Tatiana and I'm very excited to work with you. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
I started my career over 12 years ago as a community psychiatric support treatment specialist in the field of community mental health. I provided a wide range of direct and indirect case management services to consumers diagnosed with chemical dependency problems and severe and persistent mental illness, including assessment of strengths, abilities, needs, desires, preferences, referrals and coordination of services. I transition to performed crisis interventions, screenings, referral/information, and enrollment services as a crisis intervention specialist to individuals in need of mental health services.
I started my career over 12 years ago as a community psychiatric support treatment specialist in the field of community mental health. I provided a wide range of direct and indirect case management services to consumers diagnosed with chemical dependency problems and severe and persistent mental illness, including assessment of strengths, abilities, needs, desires, preferences, referrals and coordination of services. I transition to performed crisis interventions, screenings, referral/information, and enrollment services as a crisis intervention specialist to individuals in need of mental health services.
Are you tired of being sick and tired? Are you struggling with chronic relapses and not sure why? Do you have goals but need guidance to help you reach them? Do you want to learn how to better identify and express your emotions and build self-esteem? Would building better communication skills help you in your relationships? I can help! I have over 20 years of experience in the social work field.
Are you tired of being sick and tired? Are you struggling with chronic relapses and not sure why? Do you have goals but need guidance to help you reach them? Do you want to learn how to better identify and express your emotions and build self-esteem? Would building better communication skills help you in your relationships? I can help! I have over 20 years of experience in the social work field.
Hello! I have been a counselor for 18 years. I love meeting and working with people of all communities. This often includes clients focusing on mood disorders, self-esteem and anxiety. I also love working with people who are LGBTQIA2s and have provided multiple referral letters for clients seeking gender-affirming procedures. I have a casual approach and use a lot of humor in sessions, but don't let that fool you.
Hello! I have been a counselor for 18 years. I love meeting and working with people of all communities. This often includes clients focusing on mood disorders, self-esteem and anxiety. I also love working with people who are LGBTQIA2s and have provided multiple referral letters for clients seeking gender-affirming procedures. I have a casual approach and use a lot of humor in sessions, but don't let that fool you.
Online Therapists
Melissa is especially passionate about supporting individuals through childhood behavior issues, PTSD and trauma, and grief. Using a combination of evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and family therapy, she helps clients understand how past and present experiences shape their emotional world. Her work often includes parenting skills and guidance for families looking to improve communication and strengthen their relationships. Melissa is skilled at helping clients explore emotional pain with both structure and empathy, guiding them toward lasting change.Melissa is especially passionate about s
Melissa is especially passionate about supporting individuals through childhood behavior issues, PTSD and trauma, and grief. Using a combination of evidence-based interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and family therapy, she helps clients understand how past and present experiences shape their emotional world. Her work often includes parenting skills and guidance for families looking to improve communication and strengthen their relationships. Melissa is skilled at helping clients explore emotional pain with both structure and empathy, guiding them toward lasting change.Melissa is especially passionate about s
You’ve carried so much for so long. Maybe you’ve learned to push through, stay strong for others, or hide the discomfort behind a calm exterior. Inside, though, you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to express what you truly feel. You want relief but you also want growth. You want a life where you can show up authentically, communicate clearly, and feel grounded in who you are. My approach is warm, affirming, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, seen and empowered-not judged or pathologized.
You’ve carried so much for so long. Maybe you’ve learned to push through, stay strong for others, or hide the discomfort behind a calm exterior. Inside, though, you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to express what you truly feel. You want relief but you also want growth. You want a life where you can show up authentically, communicate clearly, and feel grounded in who you are. My approach is warm, affirming, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel safe, seen and empowered-not judged or pathologized.
Have you tried therapy before but felt that talking in a stale office didn't feel quite right? Have you felt like talk therapy helped a little, but didn't get you as far as you were hoping? Or maybe you feel nervous about even starting therapy when you envision sitting across from someone else and sharing your fears and worries? Perhaps it's time to try something a little less traditional!
Have you tried therapy before but felt that talking in a stale office didn't feel quite right? Have you felt like talk therapy helped a little, but didn't get you as far as you were hoping? Or maybe you feel nervous about even starting therapy when you envision sitting across from someone else and sharing your fears and worries? Perhaps it's time to try something a little less traditional!
Hello, I'm Terrance, a dedicated mental health therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional well-being. With over 10 years of experience, I have had the privilege of assisting many individuals on their journey towards mental and emotional health. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices to provide a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I believe that every person possesses the keys and strengths to conquer life's obstacles. As the therapist, my role is to help you unearth those gems inside you.
Hello, I'm Terrance, a dedicated mental health therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional well-being. With over 10 years of experience, I have had the privilege of assisting many individuals on their journey towards mental and emotional health. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices to provide a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. I believe that every person possesses the keys and strengths to conquer life's obstacles. As the therapist, my role is to help you unearth those gems inside you.
My approach is grounded in evidenced based modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you're navigating a transition, feeling stuck, or managing stress. You may be overthinking, feeling disconnected in relationships or unsure how to move forward.
I work with individuals experiencing stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, including anxiety, burnout, and feeling stuck or unfulfilled. Our work is collaborative and practical, often incorporating reflection, skill building and tools you can apply in daily life.
For those that want it, I also offer the option to integrate Christian perspective into therapy, aligning your goals with your faith in a way that feels authentic.
My approach is grounded in evidenced based modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you're navigating a transition, feeling stuck, or managing stress. You may be overthinking, feeling disconnected in relationships or unsure how to move forward.
I work with individuals experiencing stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, including anxiety, burnout, and feeling stuck or unfulfilled. Our work is collaborative and practical, often incorporating reflection, skill building and tools you can apply in daily life.
For those that want it, I also offer the option to integrate Christian perspective into therapy, aligning your goals with your faith in a way that feels authentic.
Life is full of seasons, and therapy can be the space where you find clarity, healing, and a sense of direction. I believe therapy is most powerful when you're ready to do the work—when something inside you knows it's time for change, and is ready to embrace the journey. I work best with self-motivated clients who are curious, open, and willing to explore their inner world with honesty, bravery, and courage. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs and goals. Therapy with me isn’t passive—it's an active, engaged process where your willingness to show up for yourself is the catalyst for real, lasting change.
Life is full of seasons, and therapy can be the space where you find clarity, healing, and a sense of direction. I believe therapy is most powerful when you're ready to do the work—when something inside you knows it's time for change, and is ready to embrace the journey. I work best with self-motivated clients who are curious, open, and willing to explore their inner world with honesty, bravery, and courage. My approach is tailored to each individual's needs and goals. Therapy with me isn’t passive—it's an active, engaged process where your willingness to show up for yourself is the catalyst for real, lasting change.
I am Lauren A. Carsten, an Independently Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (PCC). I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. Before returning to my native Ohio, I completed BAs in both Psychology and Behavioral Science—an interdisciplinary degree exploring human behavior through sociology, anthropology, and psychology—at San Jose State University in California. I am skilled in treating mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and grief, and I have specialized training in trauma-informed practices.
I am Lauren A. Carsten, an Independently Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (PCC). I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University. Before returning to my native Ohio, I completed BAs in both Psychology and Behavioral Science—an interdisciplinary degree exploring human behavior through sociology, anthropology, and psychology—at San Jose State University in California. I am skilled in treating mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and grief, and I have specialized training in trauma-informed practices.
I am a person centered therapist that prioritizes creating a safe space and building the therapeutic alliance. My professional and life experiences have made me an empathetic and compassionate therapist. I am experienced working with all ages in both community mental health and private practice. I have an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice and seek multicultural continuing education. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, adjustment issues, life transitions, relationships, ADHD, and many other issues.
I am a person centered therapist that prioritizes creating a safe space and building the therapeutic alliance. My professional and life experiences have made me an empathetic and compassionate therapist. I am experienced working with all ages in both community mental health and private practice. I have an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice and seek multicultural continuing education. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, adjustment issues, life transitions, relationships, ADHD, and many other issues.
Hello and welcome! I’m Veronica, and I believe healing happens in spaces where you feel heard and respected. My work centers on supporting individuals through anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and life stressors. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs, combining practical strategies with compassionate support so you can feel more grounded, empowered, and in control of your life.
Hello and welcome! I’m Veronica, and I believe healing happens in spaces where you feel heard and respected. My work centers on supporting individuals through anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and life stressors. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs, combining practical strategies with compassionate support so you can feel more grounded, empowered, and in control of your life.
Deeply committed to supporting those managing alcohol and drug use issues, Mackenzie offers non-judgmental, person-centered care to individuals in all stages of recovery. She understands the complexities of substance use and how it often intertwines with mental health, family dynamics, and identity. Whether someone is seeking support for early sobriety, relapse prevention, or processing the emotional impact of addiction, Mackenzie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to foster resilience and lasting change.
Deeply committed to supporting those managing alcohol and drug use issues, Mackenzie offers non-judgmental, person-centered care to individuals in all stages of recovery. She understands the complexities of substance use and how it often intertwines with mental health, family dynamics, and identity. Whether someone is seeking support for early sobriety, relapse prevention, or processing the emotional impact of addiction, Mackenzie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to foster resilience and lasting change.
Currently accepting new clients! I work with individuals experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and grief.
Currently accepting new clients! I work with individuals experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and grief.
I primarily utilize a cognitive behavioral approach but also utilize techniques from several other areas as well including ACT and solution focused therapy.
I work with adults and adolescents who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress management, managing care tasks, ADHD, trauma, and adjustment and life changes.
I primarily utilize a cognitive behavioral approach but also utilize techniques from several other areas as well including ACT and solution focused therapy.
I work with adults and adolescents who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress management, managing care tasks, ADHD, trauma, and adjustment and life changes.
Dr. Jenna Wade is a Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who has been practicing since 2015. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with a minor concentration in Criminology from Miami University. She earned her Master of Arts (M. A. ) in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional of Psychology and her Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy. D. ) from Adler University. Dr. Wade completed her clinical internship at Rockdale Regional Juvenile Justice Center (RRJJC) in Texas. Dr. Wade then completed her postdoctoral residency at Forum Ohio, LLC.
Dr. Jenna Wade is a Licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who has been practicing since 2015. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with a minor concentration in Criminology from Miami University. She earned her Master of Arts (M. A. ) in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional of Psychology and her Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy. D. ) from Adler University. Dr. Wade completed her clinical internship at Rockdale Regional Juvenile Justice Center (RRJJC) in Texas. Dr. Wade then completed her postdoctoral residency at Forum Ohio, LLC.
Now accepting new clients – In-person & telehealth sessions available. Are you seeking guidance and support…looking to heal trauma and thrive in your life? I work with clients experiencing family and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, low self esteem and self judgement.
Life’s twists and turns can be challenging so whether it's navigating the obstacles with support from counseling, or turning conflicts into connection through a new perspective, I’m committed to partnering with you through these challenges.
Now accepting new clients – In-person & telehealth sessions available. Are you seeking guidance and support…looking to heal trauma and thrive in your life? I work with clients experiencing family and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, low self esteem and self judgement.
Life’s twists and turns can be challenging so whether it's navigating the obstacles with support from counseling, or turning conflicts into connection through a new perspective, I’m committed to partnering with you through these challenges.
Hello I have been in the world of behavioral health as a clinician for 32 years. I have an MSW from Indiana Wesleyan University and am a licensed social worker and an independently licensed chemical dependency counselor.
Hello I have been in the world of behavioral health as a clinician for 32 years. I have an MSW from Indiana Wesleyan University and am a licensed social worker and an independently licensed chemical dependency counselor.
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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.