Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Fox Chapel, PA
Primarily I will teach you skills in mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy( CBT) as well as Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Immediate openings for ages 19 and older!
CHANGE. Who says it is scary? Change is difficult AND rewarding. Together we will find ways to overcome obstacles, utilize strengths and begin to find joy again.
I treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, changing relationships (and jobs) and other issues throughout the lifespan. I have experience in the areas of substance abuse, caregiver stress and women's health (perimenopause/menopause). I also have experience in the area of grief.
We will collaborate to find solutions that are practical and easily applied. If you put in the work results will come!
Primarily I will teach you skills in mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy( CBT) as well as Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Immediate openings for ages 19 and older!
CHANGE. Who says it is scary? Change is difficult AND rewarding. Together we will find ways to overcome obstacles, utilize strengths and begin to find joy again.
I treat anxiety, depression, life transitions, changing relationships (and jobs) and other issues throughout the lifespan. I have experience in the areas of substance abuse, caregiver stress and women's health (perimenopause/menopause). I also have experience in the area of grief.
We will collaborate to find solutions that are practical and easily applied. If you put in the work results will come!
Your child's lying awake again, thinking about tomorrow. The test. The question they might get wrong in front of everyone. Whether their friends are actually their friends. They used to love their activities, but lately the thought of messing up keeps them from wanting to go. They're quieter now. More careful. The worry follows them from school to practice to home, and it's exhausting. You can see it too: something's weighing on them, even when they can't find the words. They're a good kid with a big heart. They just need some help carrying what feels so heavy.
Your child's lying awake again, thinking about tomorrow. The test. The question they might get wrong in front of everyone. Whether their friends are actually their friends. They used to love their activities, but lately the thought of messing up keeps them from wanting to go. They're quieter now. More careful. The worry follows them from school to practice to home, and it's exhausting. You can see it too: something's weighing on them, even when they can't find the words. They're a good kid with a big heart. They just need some help carrying what feels so heavy.
OCD and anxiety can make life feel small, rigid, and exhausting. If you’re caught in cycles of compulsions or intrusive thoughts, you may wonder if relief is even possible. I specialize in helping adults navigate OCD, hoarding, and anxiety challenges with care, expertise, and a structured plan designed to help you reclaim your life.
OCD and anxiety can make life feel small, rigid, and exhausting. If you’re caught in cycles of compulsions or intrusive thoughts, you may wonder if relief is even possible. I specialize in helping adults navigate OCD, hoarding, and anxiety challenges with care, expertise, and a structured plan designed to help you reclaim your life.
You can expect to feel more empowered, with greater self- acceptance & practical tools for navigating challenges.
You may feel exhausted by your relationship with food and your body—like it's taking up more space in your life than you want it to. Maybe you're caught in cycles of guilt, shame, or feeling out of control. It can be hard to imagine another way of living, especially in a world that constantly sends confusing and harmful messages about worth and appearance.
In this space, you are not judged. Together, we will work toward healing in a way that supports your autonomy, honors your values, and boosts your self-esteem and strength.
You can expect to feel more empowered, with greater self- acceptance & practical tools for navigating challenges.
You may feel exhausted by your relationship with food and your body—like it's taking up more space in your life than you want it to. Maybe you're caught in cycles of guilt, shame, or feeling out of control. It can be hard to imagine another way of living, especially in a world that constantly sends confusing and harmful messages about worth and appearance.
In this space, you are not judged. Together, we will work toward healing in a way that supports your autonomy, honors your values, and boosts your self-esteem and strength.
Congratulations on taking the first step! It can be overwhelming to start something new, but remember that you have already made progress by acknowledging that you want to take action. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. As a therapist, it's essential to have a wide range of therapeutic tools and techniques to help clients navigate their challenges. Whether it's helping adolescents and teens manage stress and anxiety, assisting adults with depression or trauma, or supporting couples in strengthening their relationships, each client requires a customized approach.
Congratulations on taking the first step! It can be overwhelming to start something new, but remember that you have already made progress by acknowledging that you want to take action. My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. As a therapist, it's essential to have a wide range of therapeutic tools and techniques to help clients navigate their challenges. Whether it's helping adolescents and teens manage stress and anxiety, assisting adults with depression or trauma, or supporting couples in strengthening their relationships, each client requires a customized approach.
Life brings on many tough changes. Maybe you are going through a big life transition - moving, getting a new job, grieving a loss or welcoming a new family member. These changes can trigger many challenging feelings, but you do not need to face them alone!
I enjoy providing to support to individuals on their mental health journeys. I strive to create a warm, inclusive space for you to process your thoughts and feelings while progressing towards your personal goals.
Life brings on many tough changes. Maybe you are going through a big life transition - moving, getting a new job, grieving a loss or welcoming a new family member. These changes can trigger many challenging feelings, but you do not need to face them alone!
I enjoy providing to support to individuals on their mental health journeys. I strive to create a warm, inclusive space for you to process your thoughts and feelings while progressing towards your personal goals.
I also integrate evidence-based practices from acceptance & commitment therapy ( ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), CBT, and mindfulness.
Our partnership is built on trust, respect, and curiosity to understand your needs and honor your voice. Our overstimulating, fast-paced world can cause imbalances, making it difficult to navigate transitions and losses–especially if you’re carrying unresolved conflict, intergenerational trauma, or the weight of systemic oppression. Through a shared understanding of purpose and reflection, we will move towards post-traumatic growth, resilience, and authenticity. I am dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate care that supports your unique neurobiology and strengthens your adaptive skills.
I also integrate evidence-based practices from acceptance & commitment therapy ( ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), CBT, and mindfulness.
Our partnership is built on trust, respect, and curiosity to understand your needs and honor your voice. Our overstimulating, fast-paced world can cause imbalances, making it difficult to navigate transitions and losses–especially if you’re carrying unresolved conflict, intergenerational trauma, or the weight of systemic oppression. Through a shared understanding of purpose and reflection, we will move towards post-traumatic growth, resilience, and authenticity. I am dedicated to providing individualized, compassionate care that supports your unique neurobiology and strengthens your adaptive skills.
Currently not accepting new clients.
I believe everyone has the potential to thrive regardless of age, gender, race, ability, diagnosis, or experience, but often life’s challenges deplete the very internal resources we need to flourish. Sometimes we need the support of a trained professional to help navigate difficult emotions and questions we are left with, especially when they interfere with our daily life or just won't go away. I provide a compassionate and professional environment where clients can safely explore what is holding them back so they can heal and move forward.
Currently not accepting new clients.
I believe everyone has the potential to thrive regardless of age, gender, race, ability, diagnosis, or experience, but often life’s challenges deplete the very internal resources we need to flourish. Sometimes we need the support of a trained professional to help navigate difficult emotions and questions we are left with, especially when they interfere with our daily life or just won't go away. I provide a compassionate and professional environment where clients can safely explore what is holding them back so they can heal and move forward.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including psychodynamic, CBT & DBT. I have been effective at utilizing these treatment modalities to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, and other clinical concerns. Clients also come to my practice to improve relationships and navigate stressful life changes. I have in person and Telehealth availability for children and adults in Shadyside, PA.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including psychodynamic, CBT & DBT. I have been effective at utilizing these treatment modalities to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, and other clinical concerns. Clients also come to my practice to improve relationships and navigate stressful life changes. I have in person and Telehealth availability for children and adults in Shadyside, PA.
My clients describe my approach to therapy as engaging, caring, sensitive, and genuine. I have years of experience working with addiction, families, couples, and individuals. I believe in the power of connection through therapy and am truly inspired by being a part of my clients' change process. My clients appreciate my focus, sense of humor, and the understanding that comes with a variety of life experiences.
My clients describe my approach to therapy as engaging, caring, sensitive, and genuine. I have years of experience working with addiction, families, couples, and individuals. I believe in the power of connection through therapy and am truly inspired by being a part of my clients' change process. My clients appreciate my focus, sense of humor, and the understanding that comes with a variety of life experiences.
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If you work with me, you can expect a comfortable and supportive environment. I want to ensure you feel safe to discuss anything that may be impacting you. I will help support you through different transitions in your life. Please feel free to come exactly who you are; I will do the same.
I will not judge you for who you are or what you are experiencing. Instead I will help support you and provide you with the skills and tools to succeed.
If you work with me, you can expect a comfortable and supportive environment. I want to ensure you feel safe to discuss anything that may be impacting you. I will help support you through different transitions in your life. Please feel free to come exactly who you are; I will do the same.
I will not judge you for who you are or what you are experiencing. Instead I will help support you and provide you with the skills and tools to succeed.
Maybe you’re consumed with anxious thoughts, the “what if” kind that never seem to leave your side. Maybe you’re stuck in a never-ending loop of overthinking, feeling like your brain just won’t shut off. Maybe you’re constantly trying to figure out why you just had that really uncomfortable thought again (yes, that one !)
Maybe you’re consumed with anxious thoughts, the “what if” kind that never seem to leave your side. Maybe you’re stuck in a never-ending loop of overthinking, feeling like your brain just won’t shut off. Maybe you’re constantly trying to figure out why you just had that really uncomfortable thought again (yes, that one !)
There are times when we become aware that our mental health isn't where it needs to be. Life happens to us, and it becomes hard to feel that we have what it takes to manage or deal with it all. Unmanaged symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and ADHD are just a few that can make you feel as though you are stuck in an unwanted place in your life. Some people feel too strong to ask for help, while others can't help but to hide and isolate in efforts to escape. No matter where you are in your journey, it is important to know that you have options to get from where you are to where you want to be.
There are times when we become aware that our mental health isn't where it needs to be. Life happens to us, and it becomes hard to feel that we have what it takes to manage or deal with it all. Unmanaged symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and ADHD are just a few that can make you feel as though you are stuck in an unwanted place in your life. Some people feel too strong to ask for help, while others can't help but to hide and isolate in efforts to escape. No matter where you are in your journey, it is important to know that you have options to get from where you are to where you want to be.
Ascend Integrative Counseling & Holistic Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Things may get overwhelming and a person may need to explore ways to manage a particular stressor. Another may desire to work on long-term challenges, emotions, or relationship concerns. Ascend therapists have worked with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly in both medical and therapeutic settings in the Pittsburgh area, over the past 27 years. We utilize a strength-based perspective that recognizes and seeks to ignite the inner strength that each individual possesses. We customize and personalize your services to facilitate an increase in mood, functioning, and well-being; to take you to a higher level.
Things may get overwhelming and a person may need to explore ways to manage a particular stressor. Another may desire to work on long-term challenges, emotions, or relationship concerns. Ascend therapists have worked with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly in both medical and therapeutic settings in the Pittsburgh area, over the past 27 years. We utilize a strength-based perspective that recognizes and seeks to ignite the inner strength that each individual possesses. We customize and personalize your services to facilitate an increase in mood, functioning, and well-being; to take you to a higher level.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
I pull from IFS, EMDR, DBT, ACT and practice harm reduction.
I am a trauma specialist providing virtual appointments throughout PA, NY, Fl & OR. I specialize in working with folks who have complex trauma and/or dissociative disorders.
My passion is working with clients who are...
-dealing with Dissociative Identity Disorder
-those in larger bodies looking to heal disordered eating or body image issues and no longer want to pursue intentional weight loss
I am trained in LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming care. I provide neurodivergent affirming ADHD assessments for clients ages 15+.
I pull from IFS, EMDR, DBT, ACT and practice harm reduction.
I am a trauma specialist providing virtual appointments throughout PA, NY, Fl & OR. I specialize in working with folks who have complex trauma and/or dissociative disorders.
My passion is working with clients who are...
-dealing with Dissociative Identity Disorder
-those in larger bodies looking to heal disordered eating or body image issues and no longer want to pursue intentional weight loss
I am trained in LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming care. I provide neurodivergent affirming ADHD assessments for clients ages 15+.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns, weighed down by past hurts, broken trust, anxiety, or emotional disconnection. They may love God and desire healthy relationships, yet feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. Their goals often include healing from emotional wounds, improving communication, restoring trust, and finding peace and clarity in their lives and relationships. At their core, they want to feel safe, connected, and whole—emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in painful patterns, weighed down by past hurts, broken trust, anxiety, or emotional disconnection. They may love God and desire healthy relationships, yet feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward. Their goals often include healing from emotional wounds, improving communication, restoring trust, and finding peace and clarity in their lives and relationships. At their core, they want to feel safe, connected, and whole—emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.
I like to tell new and potential clients that I'm a human just like you, the only difference is I've gone to school for counseling. I approach all sessions with a genuine curiosity, rational thought process, and the ability to view a situation through multiple lenses. I can tell you all about the alphabet soup (credentials) behind my name, but what I know to be most important is the relationship you build with your therapist, I hope to be that person for you.
I like to tell new and potential clients that I'm a human just like you, the only difference is I've gone to school for counseling. I approach all sessions with a genuine curiosity, rational thought process, and the ability to view a situation through multiple lenses. I can tell you all about the alphabet soup (credentials) behind my name, but what I know to be most important is the relationship you build with your therapist, I hope to be that person for you.
In the therapeutic setting, I use an eclectic approach by blending a person-centered spirit with CBT, DBT and solution-focused techniques. The goal is to provide a safe space where you can explore, address, accept, and talk through life’s challenges. When we seek to, “Live life on life’s terms,” that can get complicated. It is my belief everyone needs a place to process their specific difficulties. I have a team mindset and by being part of your "WE," I can lend the professional support needed to begin the work of personal development and change. Let's find solutions for better stress management and good mental health.
In the therapeutic setting, I use an eclectic approach by blending a person-centered spirit with CBT, DBT and solution-focused techniques. The goal is to provide a safe space where you can explore, address, accept, and talk through life’s challenges. When we seek to, “Live life on life’s terms,” that can get complicated. It is my belief everyone needs a place to process their specific difficulties. I have a team mindset and by being part of your "WE," I can lend the professional support needed to begin the work of personal development and change. Let's find solutions for better stress management and good mental health.
Whether you're looking to make significant changes in your life, need some assistance with coping skills, or just need someone kind to talk with and truly hear you, I would be honored to work with you on making positive progress in your life.
Whether you're looking to make significant changes in your life, need some assistance with coping skills, or just need someone kind to talk with and truly hear you, I would be honored to work with you on making positive progress in your life.
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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.