Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Penn Hills, PA
Welcome! My name is Yvette Okeke, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive therapy experience with various populations and provide support to people battling depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma as well as interpersonal conflict. If you are uncertain about the exact nature of your emotional/mental health struggles, I will use motivational interviewing to help you identify it and find meaningful resolution.
As a Nigerian American, I bring a unique perspective to therapy, focusing more on resiliency factors than the pathology of symptoms. My goal is to build up your confidence to achieve wellness.
Welcome! My name is Yvette Okeke, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive therapy experience with various populations and provide support to people battling depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma as well as interpersonal conflict. If you are uncertain about the exact nature of your emotional/mental health struggles, I will use motivational interviewing to help you identify it and find meaningful resolution.
As a Nigerian American, I bring a unique perspective to therapy, focusing more on resiliency factors than the pathology of symptoms. My goal is to build up your confidence to achieve wellness.
I specialize in helping couples improve communication, heal from infidelity, and deepen emotional and physical intimacy. Whether you're navigating a rough patch or seeking to strengthen your connection, I offer a supportive space to explore relationship dynamics and rebuild trust.
I also work with individuals facing relationship challenges, anxiety, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to prioritize their own needs. Together, we work to clarify values, improve emotional awareness, and create meaningful change.
I specialize in helping couples improve communication, heal from infidelity, and deepen emotional and physical intimacy. Whether you're navigating a rough patch or seeking to strengthen your connection, I offer a supportive space to explore relationship dynamics and rebuild trust.
I also work with individuals facing relationship challenges, anxiety, and life transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to prioritize their own needs. Together, we work to clarify values, improve emotional awareness, and create meaningful change.
You deserve more - more happiness, more confidence, more pleasure in your life! And I believe I can help you get there. I am currently offering video sessions throughout the state of Pennsylvania during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm. Please note that I do not take Medicare or Medicaid clients at this time.
You deserve more - more happiness, more confidence, more pleasure in your life! And I believe I can help you get there. I am currently offering video sessions throughout the state of Pennsylvania during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm. Please note that I do not take Medicare or Medicaid clients at this time.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Dr. Nicholson provides counseling services to those in need of hope, encouragement and support. Christian counseling, rooted in Biblical truth, is available upon request and offered when desired. My goal is to enable families, adults and adolescents to know true peace and freedom from psychological pain through the utilization of professional psychotherapy.
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. Dr. Nicholson provides counseling services to those in need of hope, encouragement and support. Christian counseling, rooted in Biblical truth, is available upon request and offered when desired. My goal is to enable families, adults and adolescents to know true peace and freedom from psychological pain through the utilization of professional psychotherapy.
Dr. Novacic is a licensed psychologist at The Psychology Loft and obtained her doctorate at Duquesne University. She holds master’s degrees in Educational and Child Psychology and has 10+ years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Throughout her career, Dr. Novacic has worked in public and private schools, hospitals, community mental health, crisis centers, private practice, juvenile justice and correctional facilities, and has served on legal teams supporting justice-involved youth.
Dr. Novacic is a licensed psychologist at The Psychology Loft and obtained her doctorate at Duquesne University. She holds master’s degrees in Educational and Child Psychology and has 10+ years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Throughout her career, Dr. Novacic has worked in public and private schools, hospitals, community mental health, crisis centers, private practice, juvenile justice and correctional facilities, and has served on legal teams supporting justice-involved youth.
The constant pressures of life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and anxious about the future. When daily stress piles on top of deep-rooted pain, it’s easy to feel worn down. Carrying it alone can become too much, yet reaching out for support can feel hard. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re a therapy veteran, I strive to help you connect with your own unique story and authentic voice. My aim is to have you feel deeply seen and heard as the individual that you are.
The constant pressures of life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and anxious about the future. When daily stress piles on top of deep-rooted pain, it’s easy to feel worn down. Carrying it alone can become too much, yet reaching out for support can feel hard. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you’re a therapy veteran, I strive to help you connect with your own unique story and authentic voice. My aim is to have you feel deeply seen and heard as the individual that you are.
Hi! I'm a License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pittsburgh. PA. I graduated from Kean University in NJ and have been practicing for 12 years. I have experience with both inpatient and outpatient settings. I help adults 18 and up that are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD and/or other life transitions. My goal is to help you be the best version of yourself.
Hi! I'm a License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pittsburgh. PA. I graduated from Kean University in NJ and have been practicing for 12 years. I have experience with both inpatient and outpatient settings. I help adults 18 and up that are struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD and/or other life transitions. My goal is to help you be the best version of yourself.
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My approach draws from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions, but I tailor everything to fit your unique needs and goals.
My name is "Isabella" Stephanie Maxwell, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. I work with clients across the lifespan, from children to older adults, addressing a wide range of concerns, including family issues, everyday stressors, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, transgender mental health, bipolar disorder, and autism/ADHD. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens through collaboration.
My approach draws from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions, but I tailor everything to fit your unique needs and goals.
My name is "Isabella" Stephanie Maxwell, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. I work with clients across the lifespan, from children to older adults, addressing a wide range of concerns, including family issues, everyday stressors, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, transgender mental health, bipolar disorder, and autism/ADHD. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens through collaboration.
Elevate Wellness and Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
2 Endorsed
White Oak, PA 15131
Have you ever wished for a space where you could slow down, breathe, and feel truly seen?
That’s the kind of space I strive to create.
I’m Philicia Barbieri, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). At my core, I believe every person has the ability to create their own meaning and purpose. My work is grounded in an existential approach that honors your individuality and your natural capacity to build a rich, fulfilling life. I’ve been in the field since 2013, supporting individuals through addiction recovery, mental health challenges, and major life transitions.
Have you ever wished for a space where you could slow down, breathe, and feel truly seen?
That’s the kind of space I strive to create.
I’m Philicia Barbieri, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). At my core, I believe every person has the ability to create their own meaning and purpose. My work is grounded in an existential approach that honors your individuality and your natural capacity to build a rich, fulfilling life. I’ve been in the field since 2013, supporting individuals through addiction recovery, mental health challenges, and major life transitions.
My ideal clients are athletes, professionals, and high performers who want to strengthen their mindset and perform at a higher level under pressure. Many come to counseling struggling with confidence, burnout, anxiety, inconsistency, or balancing the demands of sport, work, and life. Others want to improve focus, resilience, discipline, and emotional control. I help clients move forward through a practical, evidence based approach that integrates mental health counseling and performance psychology to build consistency, clarity, and long term growth.
My ideal clients are athletes, professionals, and high performers who want to strengthen their mindset and perform at a higher level under pressure. Many come to counseling struggling with confidence, burnout, anxiety, inconsistency, or balancing the demands of sport, work, and life. Others want to improve focus, resilience, discipline, and emotional control. I help clients move forward through a practical, evidence based approach that integrates mental health counseling and performance psychology to build consistency, clarity, and long term growth.
Valiant Minds Counseling: Valerie McIntyre, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ADHD-, CCSP
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
At Valiant Minds Counseling, P.C, we work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. Many come to us struggling with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship stress, self-esteem challenges, or major life transitions. Our team provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. We help clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation and communication, strengthen resilience, and develop greater self-understanding so they can move forward with confidence and hope.
At Valiant Minds Counseling, P.C, we work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. Many come to us struggling with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship stress, self-esteem challenges, or major life transitions. Our team provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. We help clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation and communication, strengthen resilience, and develop greater self-understanding so they can move forward with confidence and hope.
Sometimes the hardest parts of ourselves are the ones we most need space to understand. Therapy can be a place to slow down, explore those experiences, and reconnect with your authentic self. My counseling style is relational, collaborative, and guided by your unique lived experience.
Sometimes the hardest parts of ourselves are the ones we most need space to understand. Therapy can be a place to slow down, explore those experiences, and reconnect with your authentic self. My counseling style is relational, collaborative, and guided by your unique lived experience.
Hi, I'm Mimi. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. I received my B.S. in Applied Organizational Behavior Psychology from Albright College and my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah University. I’ve had the privilege of working in outpatient behavioral health, substance use treatment centers, higher education, and private practice, which has allowed me to support people from many different backgrounds and life experiences.
Hi, I'm Mimi. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. I received my B.S. in Applied Organizational Behavior Psychology from Albright College and my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah University. I’ve had the privilege of working in outpatient behavioral health, substance use treatment centers, higher education, and private practice, which has allowed me to support people from many different backgrounds and life experiences.
I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and families build resilience and find a meaningful path during difficult times. In our sessions, we will explore the root of your feelings and develop effective strategies to handle anxiety and stress. It’s normal to feel lost when your routines are disrupted, but rediscovering your balance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. My goal is to support you through these challenges by creating a caring, collaborative environment where you can regain your sense of control and purpose.
I am committed to helping individuals, couples, and families build resilience and find a meaningful path during difficult times. In our sessions, we will explore the root of your feelings and develop effective strategies to handle anxiety and stress. It’s normal to feel lost when your routines are disrupted, but rediscovering your balance doesn’t have to be overwhelming. My goal is to support you through these challenges by creating a caring, collaborative environment where you can regain your sense of control and purpose.
I believe therapy is most effective when it reflects who you are, what you need, and what you hope to achieve. My style is collaborative and authentic. It's most important that you feel comfortable with me as a provider and that we move at a pace that feels right for you. It is a privilege to share this space with you.
In our work together, we focus on areas such as growing insight, increasing emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, building resilience, improving communication and relationships, and helping you navigate life’s challenges.
I believe therapy is most effective when it reflects who you are, what you need, and what you hope to achieve. My style is collaborative and authentic. It's most important that you feel comfortable with me as a provider and that we move at a pace that feels right for you. It is a privilege to share this space with you.
In our work together, we focus on areas such as growing insight, increasing emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, building resilience, improving communication and relationships, and helping you navigate life’s challenges.
Working primarily from an ACT therapy lens and integrating somatic tools, my approach is warm, nonjudgmental, research-driven, and individualized.
Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or exhausted in ways that rest doesn’t seem to help? Grieving the loss of a beloved soul animal? I specialize in compassionate support for veterinary and animal welfare professionals and pet loss, with particular expertise in burnout, moral injury, compassion fatigue, nervous-system exhaustion, and late-identified female AuDHD/neurodivergent burnout. Together, we can work to regulate your nervous system, build capacity, develop effective coping strategies, better understand your experiences, and move - at your pace - toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Working primarily from an ACT therapy lens and integrating somatic tools, my approach is warm, nonjudgmental, research-driven, and individualized.
Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or exhausted in ways that rest doesn’t seem to help? Grieving the loss of a beloved soul animal? I specialize in compassionate support for veterinary and animal welfare professionals and pet loss, with particular expertise in burnout, moral injury, compassion fatigue, nervous-system exhaustion, and late-identified female AuDHD/neurodivergent burnout. Together, we can work to regulate your nervous system, build capacity, develop effective coping strategies, better understand your experiences, and move - at your pace - toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Kourtney Wofford, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced therapist at LifeStance Health who offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy to a diverse range of clients in Pennsylvania. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and PTSD/trauma. Kourtney is dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, offering a supportive and empathetic environment where individuals can work toward emotional healing and personal growth. Kourtney is passionate about treating individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, and substance use issues.
Kourtney Wofford, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced therapist at LifeStance Health who offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy to a diverse range of clients in Pennsylvania. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and PTSD/trauma. Kourtney is dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges, offering a supportive and empathetic environment where individuals can work toward emotional healing and personal growth. Kourtney is passionate about treating individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, and substance use issues.
Welcome! Get cozy with a coffee or tea, take a deep breath, and know that you’ve found a space where healing and self-discovery are nurtured with warmth and understanding. I'm Stephanie McCarthy, a professional counselor, and my heart is in creating a safe, encouraging place for your personal growth.
Before stepping into the world of counseling, I spent 20 years as a cosmetologist, where I learned firsthand the power of deep, meaningful conversations. Behind the chair, I witnessed how a connection could spark transformation.
Welcome! Get cozy with a coffee or tea, take a deep breath, and know that you’ve found a space where healing and self-discovery are nurtured with warmth and understanding. I'm Stephanie McCarthy, a professional counselor, and my heart is in creating a safe, encouraging place for your personal growth.
Before stepping into the world of counseling, I spent 20 years as a cosmetologist, where I learned firsthand the power of deep, meaningful conversations. Behind the chair, I witnessed how a connection could spark transformation.
Choice and autonomy are the main focus of every session using Narrative Exposure Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Hi, I’m Brandon Fisher, a licensed therapist with 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and creating a safe space where clients feel heard and understood. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster growth, insight, and healing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, I’m here to help you find clarity and peace.
Choice and autonomy are the main focus of every session using Narrative Exposure Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Hi, I’m Brandon Fisher, a licensed therapist with 10 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and creating a safe space where clients feel heard and understood. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster growth, insight, and healing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, I’m here to help you find clarity and peace.
My approach is rooted in attachment theory and shaped by practices like Internal Family Systems (IFS), interpersonal process work, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Life can leave us feeling pulled in different directions—sometimes disconnected from ourselves, sometimes weighed down by old wounds, and other times simply uncertain about the next step. I work with young adults and adults who want to feel more whole, grounded, and able to navigate the challenges of relationships, transitions, and daily life with integrity and purpose.
My approach is rooted in attachment theory and shaped by practices like Internal Family Systems (IFS), interpersonal process work, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Life can leave us feeling pulled in different directions—sometimes disconnected from ourselves, sometimes weighed down by old wounds, and other times simply uncertain about the next step. I work with young adults and adults who want to feel more whole, grounded, and able to navigate the challenges of relationships, transitions, and daily life with integrity and purpose.
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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.