Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Boalsburg, PA
I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR.
I have been passionate about teaching, coaching, and helping individuals reach their goals for my entire life. I spent much of my professional career as a gymnastics coach at Penn State University. Since retiring from coaching in 2010, I went on to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, in Illinois and Pennsylvania. I have worked with people dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, child sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, eating disorders, anger management, and more. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR. My goal is to help you live your best life.
I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR.
I have been passionate about teaching, coaching, and helping individuals reach their goals for my entire life. I spent much of my professional career as a gymnastics coach at Penn State University. Since retiring from coaching in 2010, I went on to become a Licensed Professional Counselor, in Illinois and Pennsylvania. I have worked with people dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, child sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, eating disorders, anger management, and more. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR. My goal is to help you live your best life.
With warmth, genuineness, and positivity, we will evaluate your past, present, and future with clarity, acceptance and growth.
Welcome! Are you ready to discover your best self? As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I'm here to help you pinpoint your concerns and foster a trusting relationship to move towards a healthier you. I truly believe we can make this happen, and soon. My approach centers on respect, empowerment, and positive change, working together to highlight your strengths and resilience for personal growth.
With warmth, genuineness, and positivity, we will evaluate your past, present, and future with clarity, acceptance and growth.
Welcome! Are you ready to discover your best self? As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I'm here to help you pinpoint your concerns and foster a trusting relationship to move towards a healthier you. I truly believe we can make this happen, and soon. My approach centers on respect, empowerment, and positive change, working together to highlight your strengths and resilience for personal growth.
I am trained in ERP for OCD, and also integrate EFT and ACT into my work.
Welcome to my practice. No matter what circumstances have led you here, I hope to provide a safe place for you to explore, heal, and grow. Maybe life has presented some new challenges for you and you need to grow to meet those challenges. Maybe anxiety, depression, or some other experience seems to have hijacked your life and you want some guidance. Maybe your relationship isn't going the way you hoped and you wonder if there is a better way. Counseling is a tool for getting yourself into a healthier happier place.
I am trained in ERP for OCD, and also integrate EFT and ACT into my work.
Welcome to my practice. No matter what circumstances have led you here, I hope to provide a safe place for you to explore, heal, and grow. Maybe life has presented some new challenges for you and you need to grow to meet those challenges. Maybe anxiety, depression, or some other experience seems to have hijacked your life and you want some guidance. Maybe your relationship isn't going the way you hoped and you wonder if there is a better way. Counseling is a tool for getting yourself into a healthier happier place.
Lori
Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC, NCC, C-IAYT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My approach infuses humanistic, somatic, acceptance and commitment therapies ( ACT) & IFS along with mindfulness & Buddhist psychology principles, and I offer open, inclusive & affirming care for all.
Are you struggling with the crush of anxiety and overwhelm? Navigating the tides of loss, trauma recovery, or a big life change? Craving more contentment, peace and ease? I get it. In challenging times it’s easy to become disconnected from our authentic selves—from purpose, contentment and joy. Instead, anxiety and stress become constant companions, overpowering everything else. I’m here to support you in finding your way back home to yourself. Together we can explore the big questions of meaning & purpose along with strategies and practices to support your healing, growth, and finding more peace, ease and contentment every day.
My approach infuses humanistic, somatic, acceptance and commitment therapies ( ACT) & IFS along with mindfulness & Buddhist psychology principles, and I offer open, inclusive & affirming care for all.
Are you struggling with the crush of anxiety and overwhelm? Navigating the tides of loss, trauma recovery, or a big life change? Craving more contentment, peace and ease? I get it. In challenging times it’s easy to become disconnected from our authentic selves—from purpose, contentment and joy. Instead, anxiety and stress become constant companions, overpowering everything else. I’m here to support you in finding your way back home to yourself. Together we can explore the big questions of meaning & purpose along with strategies and practices to support your healing, growth, and finding more peace, ease and contentment every day.
I am a licensed psychologist and member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). I offer intensive therapy for OCD, comprehensive psychological assessment for Autism and ADHD, and evaluations and letters for gender-affirming/embodying medical procedures for transgender clients. Through structured, supportive therapy and collaborative, strengths-based assessment, I help clients build insight, reduce stuck patterns, and move forward with greater confidence and flexibility. Prior to both therapy and assessment, we will schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to answer your questions and ensure that we are a good fit.
I am a licensed psychologist and member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). I offer intensive therapy for OCD, comprehensive psychological assessment for Autism and ADHD, and evaluations and letters for gender-affirming/embodying medical procedures for transgender clients. Through structured, supportive therapy and collaborative, strengths-based assessment, I help clients build insight, reduce stuck patterns, and move forward with greater confidence and flexibility. Prior to both therapy and assessment, we will schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to answer your questions and ensure that we are a good fit.
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That's why with clients of varying, intersecting identities and unique concerns, I prioritize personal/systemic insight, authenticity, and acceptance.
As a counseling psychologist, I use a “here and now” approach that focuses on emotions, bodily experiences, and authenticity. This serves as a guide in my clinical work to develop insight and create change while using techniques from Gestalt Therapy, EFT, ACT, DBT and Optimal Theory. If you have any interest in working with me, please feel free to reach out.
That's why with clients of varying, intersecting identities and unique concerns, I prioritize personal/systemic insight, authenticity, and acceptance.
As a counseling psychologist, I use a “here and now” approach that focuses on emotions, bodily experiences, and authenticity. This serves as a guide in my clinical work to develop insight and create change while using techniques from Gestalt Therapy, EFT, ACT, DBT and Optimal Theory. If you have any interest in working with me, please feel free to reach out.
I am trained and proficient in several modalities to include CBT, Person-Centered approaches, ERPT, ACT, iCBT, Existential, and Narrative Therapy.
Hi! I'm Sam, and here at Dandelion Counseling I hope to support you through all stages of life from bud to fluff with humility and kindness.
I believe all humans deserve respect, and the ability to be supported in their journey of life. I hope to provide a place for those work with to feel safe, affirmed, and to move through each length of their journey in their way.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14+ years of experience in counseling and therapy. I enjoy working with adults, teens, as well as anyone who is open to change, or seeking support in their life. I'm strengths-based and person-centered in my approach.
I am trained and proficient in several modalities to include CBT, Person-Centered approaches, ERPT, ACT, iCBT, Existential, and Narrative Therapy.
Hi! I'm Sam, and here at Dandelion Counseling I hope to support you through all stages of life from bud to fluff with humility and kindness.
I believe all humans deserve respect, and the ability to be supported in their journey of life. I hope to provide a place for those work with to feel safe, affirmed, and to move through each length of their journey in their way.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 14+ years of experience in counseling and therapy. I enjoy working with adults, teens, as well as anyone who is open to change, or seeking support in their life. I'm strengths-based and person-centered in my approach.
I draw from CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches.
If you or someone you love is facing serious illness, you already know the emotional weight is unlike anything else. Fear, grief, & uncertainty can arrive all at once, & finding support shouldn't be one more thing to figure out.
As a cancer survivor, I came to this work personally. I work with people navigating serious illness, family caregivers, and those facing grief and loss, because when illness enters your life, grief rarely waits for the end.
I also work with oncology and healthcare professionals who rarely have a place to set that weight down.
I'm calm, unhurried, and here without judgment. You don't have to carry this alone.
I draw from CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches.
If you or someone you love is facing serious illness, you already know the emotional weight is unlike anything else. Fear, grief, & uncertainty can arrive all at once, & finding support shouldn't be one more thing to figure out.
As a cancer survivor, I came to this work personally. I work with people navigating serious illness, family caregivers, and those facing grief and loss, because when illness enters your life, grief rarely waits for the end.
I also work with oncology and healthcare professionals who rarely have a place to set that weight down.
I'm calm, unhurried, and here without judgment. You don't have to carry this alone.
Seeking focus and clarity? Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by forgetfulness? Life’s daily challenges can make it feel like you’re constantly climbing uphill. Whether you’re navigating difficulties in relationships, managing the demands of work or school, or struggling with stress ADHD, I’m here to help. If you’re motivated and resilient but feel stuck in persistent patterns, let me support you in finding balance and regaining control to create a brighter, more fulfilling future. I provide assessment, evaluation and official diagnosis of ADHD.
Seeking focus and clarity? Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by forgetfulness? Life’s daily challenges can make it feel like you’re constantly climbing uphill. Whether you’re navigating difficulties in relationships, managing the demands of work or school, or struggling with stress ADHD, I’m here to help. If you’re motivated and resilient but feel stuck in persistent patterns, let me support you in finding balance and regaining control to create a brighter, more fulfilling future. I provide assessment, evaluation and official diagnosis of ADHD.
Finding peace, feeling heard and being understood is something each person deserves! Trauma exists in many forms and most of us have experienced it in some form or another. Whether you are looking to improve your quality of life or start your journey towards healing from trauma, I would be honored to be part of that process for you! I offer space for you to explore and express yourself in a safe and judgment free environment. If you are looking to feel heard and accepted, regardless of your circumstances, my goal is to offer you that opportunity. Any age, any stage of life, any circumstances!
Finding peace, feeling heard and being understood is something each person deserves! Trauma exists in many forms and most of us have experienced it in some form or another. Whether you are looking to improve your quality of life or start your journey towards healing from trauma, I would be honored to be part of that process for you! I offer space for you to explore and express yourself in a safe and judgment free environment. If you are looking to feel heard and accepted, regardless of your circumstances, my goal is to offer you that opportunity. Any age, any stage of life, any circumstances!
Change in life is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck in the chaos. My passion is helping people learn how to handle life changes successfully. I love seeing people grow and blossom as they overcome the challenges life throws their way. I help my clients thrive by aiding them to identify their patterns and habits that interfere with their growth. I believe my job is to empower you to improve your life.
Change in life is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck in the chaos. My passion is helping people learn how to handle life changes successfully. I love seeing people grow and blossom as they overcome the challenges life throws their way. I help my clients thrive by aiding them to identify their patterns and habits that interfere with their growth. I believe my job is to empower you to improve your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, stress, trauma, or big life changes and want a safe place to talk? Maybe you have a child or teen struggling with emotions, friendships, school, or past difficult experiences, or maybe you're a college student trying to balance academics, relationships, and growing independence. What you need most is to feel truly heard, understood, and supported without judgment. You want help making sense of your feelings, building confidence, and learning skills to handle tough moments more effectively. My goal is to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your emotions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, sadness, stress, trauma, or big life changes and want a safe place to talk? Maybe you have a child or teen struggling with emotions, friendships, school, or past difficult experiences, or maybe you're a college student trying to balance academics, relationships, and growing independence. What you need most is to feel truly heard, understood, and supported without judgment. You want help making sense of your feelings, building confidence, and learning skills to handle tough moments more effectively. My goal is to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your emotions.
Hi! Welcome to my profile :) I am, by nature, highly empathetic which is why I am so relational in my work. I show up as my genuine self in therapy and leave room for my clients to do the same. My clinical interests include complex trauma, childhood abuse, sexual abuse/assault, traumatic grief, suicidal ideation, and complex family concerns.
Hi! Welcome to my profile :) I am, by nature, highly empathetic which is why I am so relational in my work. I show up as my genuine self in therapy and leave room for my clients to do the same. My clinical interests include complex trauma, childhood abuse, sexual abuse/assault, traumatic grief, suicidal ideation, and complex family concerns.
I enjoy working with people of all kinds, but I work best with people that are ready to engage in therapy with active participation. I work best with people that are able to be vulnerable, trusting, and not necessarily looking for easy answers to complicated issues. I value mutual respect, openness, and a desire to be a positive part of our world.
I enjoy working with people of all kinds, but I work best with people that are ready to engage in therapy with active participation. I work best with people that are able to be vulnerable, trusting, and not necessarily looking for easy answers to complicated issues. I value mutual respect, openness, and a desire to be a positive part of our world.
Clients who work with me come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves and overwhelmed with the challenging demands of life. Often they present as outwardly successful and are struggling internally with not feeling good enough. They tend to have histories of painful experiences and a misunderstanding of their needs. Many of my clients are people going through life changes and transitions or are individuals who work in demanding professions. Often clients are looking to feel more effective in their abilities and more grounded in their professional and personal identities.
Clients who work with me come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves and overwhelmed with the challenging demands of life. Often they present as outwardly successful and are struggling internally with not feeling good enough. They tend to have histories of painful experiences and a misunderstanding of their needs. Many of my clients are people going through life changes and transitions or are individuals who work in demanding professions. Often clients are looking to feel more effective in their abilities and more grounded in their professional and personal identities.
I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) as a starting point with these issues.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients develop acceptance of symptoms while pursuing life goals. Ecotherapy helps clients reestablish innate connections with nature and thereby offers a wider perspective for understanding and resolving problems. Three Stage Trauma Therapy is specifically designed to help clients find safety, process traumatic memories, and reconnect with the world.
I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) as a starting point with these issues.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients develop acceptance of symptoms while pursuing life goals. Ecotherapy helps clients reestablish innate connections with nature and thereby offers a wider perspective for understanding and resolving problems. Three Stage Trauma Therapy is specifically designed to help clients find safety, process traumatic memories, and reconnect with the world.
I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients, including individuals, veterans, college students, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, older adults, couples, and families who need help finding their paths, understanding their roots, managing their symptoms, and taking actionable steps to achieve their goals. I also offer comprehensive psychological diagnostic assessment for individuals who feel they would benefit from concrete answers about diagnosis, including ADHD and autism.
I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients, including individuals, veterans, college students, those who identify as LGBTQIA+, older adults, couples, and families who need help finding their paths, understanding their roots, managing their symptoms, and taking actionable steps to achieve their goals. I also offer comprehensive psychological diagnostic assessment for individuals who feel they would benefit from concrete answers about diagnosis, including ADHD and autism.
Daytime appointments only at this time.
Life changes fast, especially during motherhood, adolescence, and early adulthood.
These seasons of life can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. With young adults, we work on identity, independence, boundaries, and managing anxiety in real-world settings. With moms, we address overwhelm, guilt, shifting relationships, and rediscovering who you are outside of your roles.
Daytime appointments only at this time.
Life changes fast, especially during motherhood, adolescence, and early adulthood.
These seasons of life can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. With young adults, we work on identity, independence, boundaries, and managing anxiety in real-world settings. With moms, we address overwhelm, guilt, shifting relationships, and rediscovering who you are outside of your roles.
Being an immigrant, I have been touched by people's stories of pain, love, joy, and suffering. I believe that through sharing our individual stories and allowing me in your space, to see YOU for who YOU are has a restorative power for growth and healing. So much of our pain happens in relationships to other people, and I believe it can be helpful to work towards healing that in therapy. My approach to therapy is to work through a collaborative, multicultural and attachment lens. I will sit and listen to you, and together we will embark on your journey of exploration so that you are not alone.
Being an immigrant, I have been touched by people's stories of pain, love, joy, and suffering. I believe that through sharing our individual stories and allowing me in your space, to see YOU for who YOU are has a restorative power for growth and healing. So much of our pain happens in relationships to other people, and I believe it can be helpful to work towards healing that in therapy. My approach to therapy is to work through a collaborative, multicultural and attachment lens. I will sit and listen to you, and together we will embark on your journey of exploration so that you are not alone.
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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.