Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in China Spring, TX
Relationship Therapist: Ashton Jimenez, MS, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi! I'm Ashton and I'm glad you found me. I specialize in helping couples and individuals who are finding that their relationships are a big stressor in their life. Many of the clients I see are seeking counseling to improve communication skills and increase enjoyment and connectedness in their relationships. Clients who work with me often need help working through relationship betrayals and hurts that inevitably happen in relationships, but that can leave you feeling stuck. I use therapeutic modalities that help couples and individuals move past relationship patterns that no longer serve them into more stable ways of functioning.
Hi! I'm Ashton and I'm glad you found me. I specialize in helping couples and individuals who are finding that their relationships are a big stressor in their life. Many of the clients I see are seeking counseling to improve communication skills and increase enjoyment and connectedness in their relationships. Clients who work with me often need help working through relationship betrayals and hurts that inevitably happen in relationships, but that can leave you feeling stuck. I use therapeutic modalities that help couples and individuals move past relationship patterns that no longer serve them into more stable ways of functioning.
Over the last few years, I have had the honor to work with first responders, prior military, and their families to manage and heal from the disabling effects of trauma. This work expanded my career into the spaces of addiction, men’s issues, sexual trauma, grief and loss, and shame to name a few. Though this work I found a passion for working with relationships in trouble.
Over the last few years, I have had the honor to work with first responders, prior military, and their families to manage and heal from the disabling effects of trauma. This work expanded my career into the spaces of addiction, men’s issues, sexual trauma, grief and loss, and shame to name a few. Though this work I found a passion for working with relationships in trouble.
Have you been feeling burned out and exhausted while trying to meet everyone else’s expectations? Do you find yourself working excessively, but feeling dissatisfied despite your career accomplishments? These are signs that something is out of balance in your life. With over 14 years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives. I can help you identify patterns that are keeping you stuck, and find ways to restore balance and increase feelings of satisfaction in your life. Something unique about my practice is that I combine traditional counseling with a technique called
Have you been feeling burned out and exhausted while trying to meet everyone else’s expectations? Do you find yourself working excessively, but feeling dissatisfied despite your career accomplishments? These are signs that something is out of balance in your life. With over 14 years’ experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, I enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives. I can help you identify patterns that are keeping you stuck, and find ways to restore balance and increase feelings of satisfaction in your life. Something unique about my practice is that I combine traditional counseling with a technique called
I'm passionate about helping adults at every stage of life manage and overcome anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. My approach blends compassionate, person-centered care with the structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the practical tools of psychoeducation. Together, we work to identify patterns, build coping skills, and create lasting change—so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
I'm passionate about helping adults at every stage of life manage and overcome anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. My approach blends compassionate, person-centered care with the structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the practical tools of psychoeducation. Together, we work to identify patterns, build coping skills, and create lasting change—so you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
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Geri Murdock - Anxiety, Depression, Trauma -
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I’m Geri, and I offer online therapy and EMDR for anxiety, depression, self-criticism, trauma, and general mental wellness across Texas, with evening and weekend openings and flexible weekly or biweekly scheduling options. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with the thoughts racing through your mind? Do you ever feel like your past is affecting who you are today? Are there parts of you that you try to push away? Maybe there are times when you simply need to process your thoughts and feelings with someone who won't judge you. It's possible to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life. I’m here to help you find the way to do that.
Hi, I’m Geri, and I offer online therapy and EMDR for anxiety, depression, self-criticism, trauma, and general mental wellness across Texas, with evening and weekend openings and flexible weekly or biweekly scheduling options. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with the thoughts racing through your mind? Do you ever feel like your past is affecting who you are today? Are there parts of you that you try to push away? Maybe there are times when you simply need to process your thoughts and feelings with someone who won't judge you. It's possible to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life. I’m here to help you find the way to do that.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Carl Rogers “To my mind, empathy is in itself a healing agent. It is one of the most potent aspects of therapy because it releases, it confirms, it brings even the most frightened client into the human race. If a person is understood, s/he belongs.” Carl Rogers
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” Carl Rogers “To my mind, empathy is in itself a healing agent. It is one of the most potent aspects of therapy because it releases, it confirms, it brings even the most frightened client into the human race. If a person is understood, s/he belongs.” Carl Rogers
Taking the first step toward therapy is already an act of courage — and you already have more strength than you may realize.
Treatment is most effective when grounded in empathy and genuineness. Sessions are collaborative and grounding, with a focus on uncovering unique strengths you already possess and finding practical ways to move forward with confidence and intention. It would be an honor to walk alongside you.
Taking the first step toward therapy is already an act of courage — and you already have more strength than you may realize.
Treatment is most effective when grounded in empathy and genuineness. Sessions are collaborative and grounding, with a focus on uncovering unique strengths you already possess and finding practical ways to move forward with confidence and intention. It would be an honor to walk alongside you.
Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults heal from childhood wounds, navigate life transitions, and find steadiness in who they are. Her approach is warm, practical, and insight-driven, blending evidence-based tools with deep emotional work to create meaningful, lasting change.
Stephanie specializes in working with adults impacted by narcissistic or emotionally immature family dynamics, ADHD, and the emotional weight of unmet expectations. Her clients are often high-functioning but internally overwhelmed, seeking a space where they can be both honest and supported while learning practical tools for growth.
Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps adults heal from childhood wounds, navigate life transitions, and find steadiness in who they are. Her approach is warm, practical, and insight-driven, blending evidence-based tools with deep emotional work to create meaningful, lasting change.
Stephanie specializes in working with adults impacted by narcissistic or emotionally immature family dynamics, ADHD, and the emotional weight of unmet expectations. Her clients are often high-functioning but internally overwhelmed, seeking a space where they can be both honest and supported while learning practical tools for growth.
When it comes to talk therapy, I enjoy utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
My areas of specialty include first responder/veteran PTSD, substance abuse, trauma, and mindfulness. I am EMDR trained and have extensive experience utilizing EMDR to resolve trauma associated with first responder experiences, accidents, grief/loss, military combat, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and more. My work, as well as my personal life, is grounded in mindfulness. When we train our attention to stay in the present moment, we become much more aware of the stories we tell ourselves and how much suffering we experience as a result.
When it comes to talk therapy, I enjoy utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
My areas of specialty include first responder/veteran PTSD, substance abuse, trauma, and mindfulness. I am EMDR trained and have extensive experience utilizing EMDR to resolve trauma associated with first responder experiences, accidents, grief/loss, military combat, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and more. My work, as well as my personal life, is grounded in mindfulness. When we train our attention to stay in the present moment, we become much more aware of the stories we tell ourselves and how much suffering we experience as a result.
Are relationship dynamics, family tension, or the patterns you keep repeating leaving you feeling stuck and disconnected from who you truly are? Whether the struggle is personal, between partners, or felt across the whole family, it rarely exists in isolation — and neither should the solution. You don't have to untangle it alone, and you don't have to choose between getting help as an individual or getting help together. In addition to individual therapy, I specialize in couples and family therapy, helping you gain deeper insight into your patterns and become more of who you truly are.
Are relationship dynamics, family tension, or the patterns you keep repeating leaving you feeling stuck and disconnected from who you truly are? Whether the struggle is personal, between partners, or felt across the whole family, it rarely exists in isolation — and neither should the solution. You don't have to untangle it alone, and you don't have to choose between getting help as an individual or getting help together. In addition to individual therapy, I specialize in couples and family therapy, helping you gain deeper insight into your patterns and become more of who you truly are.
Payton Hightower- Autistic Working for Autistics
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, ASDCS
Waco, TX 76710
Learning that you may be autistic or identify as part of the neurodiverse spectrum can evoke a range of complex emotions, including fear, confusion, and even excitement. Finding a therapist who understands these feelings and can relate to your unique experiences within the autistic community can be challenging, particularly when also navigating queer identity. My name is Payton Hightower, and I am a late-diagnosed autistic adult who embraces my identity as a proud queer individual, married to a woman. I possess the knowledge and skills to support you on your journey.
Learning that you may be autistic or identify as part of the neurodiverse spectrum can evoke a range of complex emotions, including fear, confusion, and even excitement. Finding a therapist who understands these feelings and can relate to your unique experiences within the autistic community can be challenging, particularly when also navigating queer identity. My name is Payton Hightower, and I am a late-diagnosed autistic adult who embraces my identity as a proud queer individual, married to a woman. I possess the knowledge and skills to support you on your journey.
Is your child struggling with intense emotions, attention issues, or persistent worry? Do you feel like you're constantly walking a tightrope—balancing impulsive outbursts and withdrawn behavior, all while trying to do what’s best for your child? At Evolve Psychiatry, our team partners with both children and parents to understand what’s driving your child’s distress and to create a plan that nurtures emotional growth, resilience, and success — both at home and in school.
Is your child struggling with intense emotions, attention issues, or persistent worry? Do you feel like you're constantly walking a tightrope—balancing impulsive outbursts and withdrawn behavior, all while trying to do what’s best for your child? At Evolve Psychiatry, our team partners with both children and parents to understand what’s driving your child’s distress and to create a plan that nurtures emotional growth, resilience, and success — both at home and in school.
Supervised by Ashton Fisher Jimenez, M.S. LPC-S (License 66488):
I once heard a saying that eventually, the pain of staying stuck will outweigh the fear of moving forward. People often stay stuck because they’re not sure what to do next and are afraid to try something new—sometimes, even when it hurts, the familiarity just feels safer. But what if, with support, you could find a clearer path forward? People often struggle with the stressors of everyday life with limited resources and then blame themselves when their relationships, finances, or careers do not work out.
Supervised by Ashton Fisher Jimenez, M.S. LPC-S (License 66488):
I once heard a saying that eventually, the pain of staying stuck will outweigh the fear of moving forward. People often stay stuck because they’re not sure what to do next and are afraid to try something new—sometimes, even when it hurts, the familiarity just feels safer. But what if, with support, you could find a clearer path forward? People often struggle with the stressors of everyday life with limited resources and then blame themselves when their relationships, finances, or careers do not work out.
I specialize in life transitions, neurodivergence, complex trauma, and mood dysregulation. I work primarily with women, and jell particularly well with folks who want to understand themselves more fully, and those who are seeking to process parts of their experience that feel isolating. I want to offer you an environment that is trauma-informed and relationally comfortable. I have experience with clients from various cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and strive to provide a space that is informed, individualized, and validating.
I specialize in life transitions, neurodivergence, complex trauma, and mood dysregulation. I work primarily with women, and jell particularly well with folks who want to understand themselves more fully, and those who are seeking to process parts of their experience that feel isolating. I want to offer you an environment that is trauma-informed and relationally comfortable. I have experience with clients from various cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and strive to provide a space that is informed, individualized, and validating.
Are you caught in a cycle of anxious thoughts, avoidance, and the quiet dread that things will never change? Whether you're managing OCD, social anxiety, or the kind of persistent worry that follows you everywhere, you deserve more than white-knuckling through another day. You don't need to have it all figured out to start — you just need to be willing. I'll meet you exactly where you are, with warmth, a clear game plan, and the occasional laugh along the way.
Are you caught in a cycle of anxious thoughts, avoidance, and the quiet dread that things will never change? Whether you're managing OCD, social anxiety, or the kind of persistent worry that follows you everywhere, you deserve more than white-knuckling through another day. You don't need to have it all figured out to start — you just need to be willing. I'll meet you exactly where you are, with warmth, a clear game plan, and the occasional laugh along the way.
I am an LPC-S in private practice in Waco, TX and am able to serve clients across Texas. I have an extensive background in treating trauma (25 years) & am trained in various treatment methods. I work with individuals, families & couples. I have a special interest in doing the work of integrating trauma, fostering a healthy & whole sense of self, exploring how attachment affects our well-being throughout our lifetime & working with those experiencing stress or secondary trauma/compassion fatigue due to caring for others.
I am an LPC-S in private practice in Waco, TX and am able to serve clients across Texas. I have an extensive background in treating trauma (25 years) & am trained in various treatment methods. I work with individuals, families & couples. I have a special interest in doing the work of integrating trauma, fostering a healthy & whole sense of self, exploring how attachment affects our well-being throughout our lifetime & working with those experiencing stress or secondary trauma/compassion fatigue due to caring for others.
I commonly utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT).
Welcome to my page! As an LCSW, I specialize in working with adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I offer a unique approach to therapy by integrating faith-based psychotherapy with clinically sound therapeutic techniques, helping my clients explore their experiences, thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors through a Christian worldview. My passion for this work stems from my own experiences as both a client and a therapist. I have seen the transformative power of therapy in helping people rediscover hope, realize their potential, and rekindle excitement for their future.
I commonly utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT).
Welcome to my page! As an LCSW, I specialize in working with adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I offer a unique approach to therapy by integrating faith-based psychotherapy with clinically sound therapeutic techniques, helping my clients explore their experiences, thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors through a Christian worldview. My passion for this work stems from my own experiences as both a client and a therapist. I have seen the transformative power of therapy in helping people rediscover hope, realize their potential, and rekindle excitement for their future.
You are living a daily battle in your head about what you can eat, how much you should exercise, if you are worthy of taking up space. You are consumed by counting calories and by the negative voice inside that tells you, you’ll never be good enough or thin enough, smart enough or pretty enough. You are fed up with how the society/culture tells you how you should look and feel and behave. Your behaviors have you feeling exhausted and depleted and you wonder how you can go on another day. Others may think you have it all together on the outside, but the mental torture inside is killing you and feel like your life is shrinking.
You are living a daily battle in your head about what you can eat, how much you should exercise, if you are worthy of taking up space. You are consumed by counting calories and by the negative voice inside that tells you, you’ll never be good enough or thin enough, smart enough or pretty enough. You are fed up with how the society/culture tells you how you should look and feel and behave. Your behaviors have you feeling exhausted and depleted and you wonder how you can go on another day. Others may think you have it all together on the outside, but the mental torture inside is killing you and feel like your life is shrinking.
I really enjoy the therapeutic modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) as they both provide an avenue for the client to take control of their therapeutic experience while I act as a guide to provide them the ultimate client-centered experience.
I work primarily with adults and have most experience with older adults (55+). Most of the clients that I have worked with have experiences with depression, anxiety, grief, and coping with role changes across the lifespan.
I really enjoy the therapeutic modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) as they both provide an avenue for the client to take control of their therapeutic experience while I act as a guide to provide them the ultimate client-centered experience.
I work primarily with adults and have most experience with older adults (55+). Most of the clients that I have worked with have experiences with depression, anxiety, grief, and coping with role changes across the lifespan.
He has extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure Therapy.
Dr. Lang is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral medicine, addictions, trauma, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and more. He has a deep understanding of human behaviors and provides a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, while offering guidance and support to promote mental well-being and personal growth. He is trained in multiple psychological therapies and is a fluent Spanish-speaker.
He has extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure Therapy.
Dr. Lang is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral medicine, addictions, trauma, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and more. He has a deep understanding of human behaviors and provides a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, while offering guidance and support to promote mental well-being and personal growth. He is trained in multiple psychological therapies and is a fluent Spanish-speaker.
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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.