Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Houston, TX
In addition, I use techniques from acceptance commitment therapy to help clarify your values and goals and build practical strategies for lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming, but seeking support is a brave and transformative step. Therapy provides a chance to dive deep into your unique story—to understand the patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck.
In addition, I use techniques from acceptance commitment therapy to help clarify your values and goals and build practical strategies for lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming, but seeking support is a brave and transformative step. Therapy provides a chance to dive deep into your unique story—to understand the patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck.
All of our clinicians have at least 10 years of post-graduate experience and are certified in the treatments best known to help your child, including CBT, ACT, PCIT and other Evidence Based Treatments.
Watching your child struggle is very hard and causes parents to feel alone and helpless. Parents ask themselves, "How will this person help my child? Will things get better?" Doctors at the Thriving Child Center are licensed psychologists who specialize in helping children, adolescents, and their families with treatments that really work and are supported by science and research. We will guide you through the process of finding out what is wrong, making a treatment plan to address your specific concerns, and using a treatment that works and is tailored to help your family.
All of our clinicians have at least 10 years of post-graduate experience and are certified in the treatments best known to help your child, including CBT, ACT, PCIT and other Evidence Based Treatments.
Watching your child struggle is very hard and causes parents to feel alone and helpless. Parents ask themselves, "How will this person help my child? Will things get better?" Doctors at the Thriving Child Center are licensed psychologists who specialize in helping children, adolescents, and their families with treatments that really work and are supported by science and research. We will guide you through the process of finding out what is wrong, making a treatment plan to address your specific concerns, and using a treatment that works and is tailored to help your family.
With expertise in mood disorders, relationship issues, and trauma, I use evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR to empower clients to develop coping strategies and achieve meaningful change.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families dealing with challenges like Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Couples/Family Problems. Additionally, I have extensive experience helping those with personality disorders such as Borderline and Bipolar Disorder. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental and empathic therapeutic environment to facilitate healing and personal growth for clients navigating complex emotional challenges.
With expertise in mood disorders, relationship issues, and trauma, I use evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR to empower clients to develop coping strategies and achieve meaningful change.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families dealing with challenges like Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Couples/Family Problems. Additionally, I have extensive experience helping those with personality disorders such as Borderline and Bipolar Disorder. My goal is to create a nonjudgmental and empathic therapeutic environment to facilitate healing and personal growth for clients navigating complex emotional challenges.
I personalize my approach based on your needs but often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Your journey and challenges are unique to you, which is why I am not a “one-size-fits-all,” therapist. Knowing your story is very important to me. In partnership, we will empower your inner strength, foster resilience, and pave the way to lasting healing. With new skills, confidence, and my support you WILL thrive and conquer the future. You'll receive empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect in a non-judgmental safe space, where you’ll be heard and validated. Lasting transformation and success ARE within reach. With 23 years of experience, my clients often describe me as caring, and approachable. Let's dare to believe together!
I personalize my approach based on your needs but often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Your journey and challenges are unique to you, which is why I am not a “one-size-fits-all,” therapist. Knowing your story is very important to me. In partnership, we will empower your inner strength, foster resilience, and pave the way to lasting healing. With new skills, confidence, and my support you WILL thrive and conquer the future. You'll receive empathy, compassion, dignity, and respect in a non-judgmental safe space, where you’ll be heard and validated. Lasting transformation and success ARE within reach. With 23 years of experience, my clients often describe me as caring, and approachable. Let's dare to believe together!
I use a variety of advance therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to make sure that your needs are met and that therapy is a safe place for you to learn and grow.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult. My name is Monica and I am a dedicated therapist located in West Houston. I love working with children, adolescents and adults who need help with relationships, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, depression, career, and more. As your therapist, I want to help you navigate life’s challenges by providing hope, support and guidance. I want to help you achieve your mental health, wellness, education and career goals!
I use a variety of advance therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to make sure that your needs are met and that therapy is a safe place for you to learn and grow.
Finding the right therapist can be difficult. My name is Monica and I am a dedicated therapist located in West Houston. I love working with children, adolescents and adults who need help with relationships, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, depression, career, and more. As your therapist, I want to help you navigate life’s challenges by providing hope, support and guidance. I want to help you achieve your mental health, wellness, education and career goals!
I provide several payment options to make counseling accessible, including sliding scale fees based on income and acceptance of most major insurance providers.
Do you find yourself searching for deeper meaning and connection in your life? Are you ready to explore new paths but feel uncertain about the first step?
Your experiences and challenges are unique, and I believe therapy should reflect that individuality. Rather than focusing solely on diagnostic categories, I emphasize understanding you as a whole person, recognizing that your identity encompasses much more than any clinical description.
Therapy with me isn’t just about talking—it’s about doing. I take an active, practical approach to help you move toward the life you truly want to live.
I provide several payment options to make counseling accessible, including sliding scale fees based on income and acceptance of most major insurance providers.
Do you find yourself searching for deeper meaning and connection in your life? Are you ready to explore new paths but feel uncertain about the first step?
Your experiences and challenges are unique, and I believe therapy should reflect that individuality. Rather than focusing solely on diagnostic categories, I emphasize understanding you as a whole person, recognizing that your identity encompasses much more than any clinical description.
Therapy with me isn’t just about talking—it’s about doing. I take an active, practical approach to help you move toward the life you truly want to live.
My approach to therapy utilizes CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, solutions-focused therapy, positive psychology, strengths-based approach, internal family systems theory, CPT, ACT, and many more to name a few
I'm versatile in treating an array of clients including but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, ADHD, communication issues, confidence building/self-esteem, couples counseling, family counseling, anger management, and addiction to name a few.
My approach to therapy utilizes CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, solutions-focused therapy, positive psychology, strengths-based approach, internal family systems theory, CPT, ACT, and many more to name a few
I'm versatile in treating an array of clients including but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, ADHD, communication issues, confidence building/self-esteem, couples counseling, family counseling, anger management, and addiction to name a few.
I help individuals and couples heal from anxiety, life transitions, and relationship struggles using mindfulness, IFS, ACT, and the Gottman Method.
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or lost in life or relationships, and you’re craving clarity, purpose, and peace, I’m here to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and move forward with self-compassion. As a trauma-informed, culturally attuned therapist, I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity, and relationship challenges. Together, we'll create a space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to live a more meaningful, aligned life.
I help individuals and couples heal from anxiety, life transitions, and relationship struggles using mindfulness, IFS, ACT, and the Gottman Method.
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or lost in life or relationships, and you’re craving clarity, purpose, and peace, I’m here to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and move forward with self-compassion. As a trauma-informed, culturally attuned therapist, I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity, and relationship challenges. Together, we'll create a space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to live a more meaningful, aligned life.
We then work using other modalities like parts work, EMDR, ACT, and CBT to assess and tackle patterns of behavior/thoughts, parts of self, traumatic experiences that result in distress, etc.
Our experience as human beings is complex. It has the power to leave some feeling disempowered and desperate to establish a new relationship with their internal world that grants them freedom from distress. As a dedicated therapist, I am passionate about helping my clients navigate the intricacies of ailments such as anxiety, low self esteem, OCD, identity concerns, and trauma. My work is grounded in evidence-based techniques that are tailored to meet each client's unique needs. I believe that when clients have a growth mindset and are willing to connect with themselves in new ways, magic can happen!
We then work using other modalities like parts work, EMDR, ACT, and CBT to assess and tackle patterns of behavior/thoughts, parts of self, traumatic experiences that result in distress, etc.
Our experience as human beings is complex. It has the power to leave some feeling disempowered and desperate to establish a new relationship with their internal world that grants them freedom from distress. As a dedicated therapist, I am passionate about helping my clients navigate the intricacies of ailments such as anxiety, low self esteem, OCD, identity concerns, and trauma. My work is grounded in evidence-based techniques that are tailored to meet each client's unique needs. I believe that when clients have a growth mindset and are willing to connect with themselves in new ways, magic can happen!
Through years of experience and ongoing extensive trainings I provide the following specialized treatments: ERP and Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) for OCD, SPACE for parents of children with anxiety/OCD, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and EMDR for trauma, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Do you struggle with distressing intrusive thoughts that affect your quality of life? Do you feel hopeless by racing thoughts? Do you wonder if life could be better? Now more than ever people everywhere are feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts related to traumatic events and triggers related to anxiety and OCD. We believe that there is hope and life can get better. At Houston Center for Valued Living, we offer psychotherapy for individuals with OCD, anxiety, and PTSD. We start by finding the right clinician for you and help you find the right treatment approach. We offer a safe and inclusive space where you can grow and heal.
Through years of experience and ongoing extensive trainings I provide the following specialized treatments: ERP and Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) for OCD, SPACE for parents of children with anxiety/OCD, Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and EMDR for trauma, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT).
Do you struggle with distressing intrusive thoughts that affect your quality of life? Do you feel hopeless by racing thoughts? Do you wonder if life could be better? Now more than ever people everywhere are feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts related to traumatic events and triggers related to anxiety and OCD. We believe that there is hope and life can get better. At Houston Center for Valued Living, we offer psychotherapy for individuals with OCD, anxiety, and PTSD. We start by finding the right clinician for you and help you find the right treatment approach. We offer a safe and inclusive space where you can grow and heal.
CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy are used in all counseling and psychology schools.
The approach I used is Humanistic: Existential phenomenological. Existential phenomenology was once described to me as a "Person-Centered on steroids." My client is the driver of therapy. I provide support, guidance, and tools to help the client reach their goals.
CBT, DBT, ACT, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy are used in all counseling and psychology schools.
The approach I used is Humanistic: Existential phenomenological. Existential phenomenology was once described to me as a "Person-Centered on steroids." My client is the driver of therapy. I provide support, guidance, and tools to help the client reach their goals.
I am extensively trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapies, ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Habit Reversal Therapy, Mindfulness-based CBT).
A therapist is like a dentist. We can avoid them for a while, and sometimes we find one we like or don't like. Eventually, though, everyone needs to see one. Therapy won't solve your problems, but it will help equip you with the tools you need to get through. We offer in-person and video sessions, and see children to adults. We have several groups available, and we accept insurance and offer a sliding scale. We believe therapy is for everyone. Contact us for a free consultation. Even if you don't end up seeing a therapist with our practice, we can help you find someone that you connect with.
I am extensively trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapies, ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Habit Reversal Therapy, Mindfulness-based CBT).
A therapist is like a dentist. We can avoid them for a while, and sometimes we find one we like or don't like. Eventually, though, everyone needs to see one. Therapy won't solve your problems, but it will help equip you with the tools you need to get through. We offer in-person and video sessions, and see children to adults. We have several groups available, and we accept insurance and offer a sliding scale. We believe therapy is for everyone. Contact us for a free consultation. Even if you don't end up seeing a therapist with our practice, we can help you find someone that you connect with.
Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help clients demystify emotional reactions that seem to arise from nowhere and gently examine patterns that perpetuate their symptoms.
You’re struggling to find your footing. Whether it’s the weight of past trauma, persistent anxiety, or a sadness that just won’t lift, it’s getting harder to move through the day. You remember a time when life felt lighter—more manageable—and you wonder if that version of you still exists. You seem to be doing fine on the outside, but inside, you’re overwhelmed. You bury yourself in distraction only to find momentary relief, and it’s uncomfortable to think about burdening others with your problems. Deep down, you know something needs to shift—but you’re not sure what that even means.
Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), I help clients demystify emotional reactions that seem to arise from nowhere and gently examine patterns that perpetuate their symptoms.
You’re struggling to find your footing. Whether it’s the weight of past trauma, persistent anxiety, or a sadness that just won’t lift, it’s getting harder to move through the day. You remember a time when life felt lighter—more manageable—and you wonder if that version of you still exists. You seem to be doing fine on the outside, but inside, you’re overwhelmed. You bury yourself in distraction only to find momentary relief, and it’s uncomfortable to think about burdening others with your problems. Deep down, you know something needs to shift—but you’re not sure what that even means.
Using a combination of evidence based techniques like EMDR, Brainspotting, ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and CBT-I to address insomnia, I help people through these challenging issues that are often part of being a human.
I have over ten years of experience working with the LGBTQ community as well as my own unique ties to the community. As a neurodivergent person myself, I strive to provide a neurodivergent-affirming space. My other specialties include grief, dissociative disorders, and insomnia. While I am not a couple’s therapist, I am also kink/poly affirming.
Using a combination of evidence based techniques like EMDR, Brainspotting, ACT ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and CBT-I to address insomnia, I help people through these challenging issues that are often part of being a human.
I have over ten years of experience working with the LGBTQ community as well as my own unique ties to the community. As a neurodivergent person myself, I strive to provide a neurodivergent-affirming space. My other specialties include grief, dissociative disorders, and insomnia. While I am not a couple’s therapist, I am also kink/poly affirming.
I also like to use Acceptance and commitment therapies.
I am a very open listener, my tone is light and positive. I will give advice or ways to help you in your process, but not one to make it hard or overwhelming. I enjoy setting goals for people and journaling to express feelings as well.
I also like to use Acceptance and commitment therapies.
I am a very open listener, my tone is light and positive. I will give advice or ways to help you in your process, but not one to make it hard or overwhelming. I enjoy setting goals for people and journaling to express feelings as well.
The best part of my job is to see when my clients begin to feel more hopeful and report increased self- acceptance, empowerment, and a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and connection.
Do any of these sound familiar?
You're very hard on yourself and often feel like you're falling short—like you're never quite enough. You find yourself disappointed with where you are in life, comparing yourself to others or to the dream you once had. You feel disconnected in your intimate relationships, quietly longing for something more—only to be met with guilt for even thinking that way. The constant demands of family, work, and cultural expectations feel overwhelming, and you often carry the weight of other people’s happiness on your shoulders.
The best part of my job is to see when my clients begin to feel more hopeful and report increased self- acceptance, empowerment, and a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and connection.
Do any of these sound familiar?
You're very hard on yourself and often feel like you're falling short—like you're never quite enough. You find yourself disappointed with where you are in life, comparing yourself to others or to the dream you once had. You feel disconnected in your intimate relationships, quietly longing for something more—only to be met with guilt for even thinking that way. The constant demands of family, work, and cultural expectations feel overwhelming, and you often carry the weight of other people’s happiness on your shoulders.
I like to create insight and action through better understanding the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, so I use many tools from CBT, but also integrate mindfulness practices and as well as tenants from ACT and attachment based therapies.
Do you feel like you "need to do it all" or struggle to reconnect with your partner? Becoming a mother can be one of the most beautiful and overwhelming transitions in life. I specialize in supporting women through the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Whether you're feeling exhausted, disconnected, or simply not yourself, you are not alone. Balancing all of the roles that you play can feel impossible and leave no time left for you to take care of you. Our work together is a space for you to reconnect with your inner strength, process what’s hard, and redefine motherhood on your own terms.
I like to create insight and action through better understanding the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, so I use many tools from CBT, but also integrate mindfulness practices and as well as tenants from ACT and attachment based therapies.
Do you feel like you "need to do it all" or struggle to reconnect with your partner? Becoming a mother can be one of the most beautiful and overwhelming transitions in life. I specialize in supporting women through the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Whether you're feeling exhausted, disconnected, or simply not yourself, you are not alone. Balancing all of the roles that you play can feel impossible and leave no time left for you to take care of you. Our work together is a space for you to reconnect with your inner strength, process what’s hard, and redefine motherhood on your own terms.
Exhale Therapy, Wellness, and Consulting Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I utilize an integrated approach of evidence-based modalities including Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, and Yoga.
Hi, my name is Tamara Johns! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of ExhaleTherapy, Wellness, and Consulting Services. I invite you on a journey to step into living in your authenticity. I know it can be exhausting to constantly have to paint a smile on your face or feel like you are trying to hold all the pieces of your life together. As a holistic therapist, I know you are more than your struggles and I want to support you in living your best life as determined by you. I specialize in supporting black and brown women who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and burnout.
I utilize an integrated approach of evidence-based modalities including Trauma Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, and Yoga.
Hi, my name is Tamara Johns! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of ExhaleTherapy, Wellness, and Consulting Services. I invite you on a journey to step into living in your authenticity. I know it can be exhausting to constantly have to paint a smile on your face or feel like you are trying to hold all the pieces of your life together. As a holistic therapist, I know you are more than your struggles and I want to support you in living your best life as determined by you. I specialize in supporting black and brown women who are dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and burnout.
I commonly draw from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Existential Therapy, depending on the client's diagnosis and what is the best evidence-based practice.
Hello, Jo here! My name is Josephine Barclay, Australian born and raised, so I do have an accent. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Clinical Dependency Counselor, working in Texas via telehealth. I work with older teens, adults, and couples, specializing in life changes, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, LGBTQIA+, and substance and alcohol use. My approach to each client is eclectic and tends to focus on the needs of each client. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to therapy, I meet every client with a person-centered approach.
I commonly draw from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Existential Therapy, depending on the client's diagnosis and what is the best evidence-based practice.
Hello, Jo here! My name is Josephine Barclay, Australian born and raised, so I do have an accent. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Clinical Dependency Counselor, working in Texas via telehealth. I work with older teens, adults, and couples, specializing in life changes, anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, LGBTQIA+, and substance and alcohol use. My approach to each client is eclectic and tends to focus on the needs of each client. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to therapy, I meet every client with a person-centered approach.
In my experience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Brief Therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Person-Centered Therapy have been some of the most effective therapeutic approaches.
My name is Debra Stonewall. I am a licensed Professional Counselor along with a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I take a Person-Centered approach to therapy. I pride myself on helping my clients feel connected instead of evaluated. My specialties are anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, marriage, and trauma. I also have extensive knowledge and understanding of the military community because my husband served 30 years in the military. I have been exposed to and lived through some of the unique problems military families and soldiers experience.
In my experience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Brief Therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Person-Centered Therapy have been some of the most effective therapeutic approaches.
My name is Debra Stonewall. I am a licensed Professional Counselor along with a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. I take a Person-Centered approach to therapy. I pride myself on helping my clients feel connected instead of evaluated. My specialties are anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, marriage, and trauma. I also have extensive knowledge and understanding of the military community because my husband served 30 years in the military. I have been exposed to and lived through some of the unique problems military families and soldiers experience.
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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.