Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Lubbock County, TX
Reaching out for help is an act of courage, and I am here to support you as you move forward on your path toward healing.
I have experience working with individuals facing anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and many of life’s complex challenges. My therapeutic approach incorporates several evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, and supportive talk therapy.
Reaching out for help is an act of courage, and I am here to support you as you move forward on your path toward healing.
I have experience working with individuals facing anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and many of life’s complex challenges. My therapeutic approach incorporates several evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, and supportive talk therapy.
There are places where the air feels heavy, where silence carries fear, and each step feels like walking on glass. Every word is carefully weighed and measured. You learn to shrink yourself, listening for danger in each moment.
Then... there are places where you can finally breathe. The soul finds rest, the body unclenches, and the heart remembers it is safe to open. Rather than merely surviving the day—you are restored by it.
At Casa Hogar, Madeline helps you feel the difference between living in your body as a "house"—a place of mere shelter—and living in it as a "home", where self-talk is kind, grounding, and restorative.
There are places where the air feels heavy, where silence carries fear, and each step feels like walking on glass. Every word is carefully weighed and measured. You learn to shrink yourself, listening for danger in each moment.
Then... there are places where you can finally breathe. The soul finds rest, the body unclenches, and the heart remembers it is safe to open. Rather than merely surviving the day—you are restored by it.
At Casa Hogar, Madeline helps you feel the difference between living in your body as a "house"—a place of mere shelter—and living in it as a "home", where self-talk is kind, grounding, and restorative.
Tina Nicerio Glosson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate , MS, LPCA, NCC
2 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
Navigating the challenges of emotions and identity in today’s world can feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling lost, lonely, and hiding in the shadows. In my practice, I will help you discover your light, providing a safe environment where you can openly express yourself, delve into your feelings, and uncover your true self. Embrace the journey with courage and an open mind. You might emerge transformed, stepping into a brighter future! Some positive changes might include enhanced communication skills, greater self-awareness, and newfound confidence—along with increased energy, focus, and direction.
Navigating the challenges of emotions and identity in today’s world can feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling lost, lonely, and hiding in the shadows. In my practice, I will help you discover your light, providing a safe environment where you can openly express yourself, delve into your feelings, and uncover your true self. Embrace the journey with courage and an open mind. You might emerge transformed, stepping into a brighter future! Some positive changes might include enhanced communication skills, greater self-awareness, and newfound confidence—along with increased energy, focus, and direction.
Paralyzed, drowning, devastated, broken, stuck. I have heard many of these descriptions in initial appointments with clients. I am then humbled and amazed as these words evolve to relieved, empowered, valued, strong, and resilient as we work together in treatment. I am a marriage and family therapist offering teletherapy and in-person therapy services to my fellow Texans. In treatment, I focus on working with you to develop and maximize your distinct strengths to overcome the concerns you are presently encountering. I use research backed approaches that are uniquely tailored to you.
Paralyzed, drowning, devastated, broken, stuck. I have heard many of these descriptions in initial appointments with clients. I am then humbled and amazed as these words evolve to relieved, empowered, valued, strong, and resilient as we work together in treatment. I am a marriage and family therapist offering teletherapy and in-person therapy services to my fellow Texans. In treatment, I focus on working with you to develop and maximize your distinct strengths to overcome the concerns you are presently encountering. I use research backed approaches that are uniquely tailored to you.
Robert Brown Fortney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MDiv, LPC
2 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79410
Waitlist for new clients
I work with total acceptance of each person without judgment and ensure their confidentiality.
After twenty years of practice, I continue to find that people are best served by a counselor who is emotionally and psychologically available to them in a time of need. I have enjoyed strong effectiveness working with depression, relationship conflict, grief, and anger management. I work with couples, older adults, teens, and children. These experiences have inspired me to incorporate multiple approaches that fit the personalities, interests and needs that people bring to my practice.
I work with total acceptance of each person without judgment and ensure their confidentiality.
After twenty years of practice, I continue to find that people are best served by a counselor who is emotionally and psychologically available to them in a time of need. I have enjoyed strong effectiveness working with depression, relationship conflict, grief, and anger management. I work with couples, older adults, teens, and children. These experiences have inspired me to incorporate multiple approaches that fit the personalities, interests and needs that people bring to my practice.
Have you decided to speak up and reach out? Good for you; you got this!
Are you experiencing continual issues in relationships? Perhaps you’re dealing with overwhelming & upsetting life events. Maybe you’re struggling to identify, process, or regulate feelings/emotions. You may feel frustrated, unfulfilled, stuck, or alone. Do you feel trapped in survival mode? Maybe you aren’t sure what you’re feeling at all. Perhaps you yearn to pursue a dream but you don’t know where to begin. If you’re ready to start living, commit to your own overall wellness, & desire a healthier relationship with yourself & others, I’m here with you.
Have you decided to speak up and reach out? Good for you; you got this!
Are you experiencing continual issues in relationships? Perhaps you’re dealing with overwhelming & upsetting life events. Maybe you’re struggling to identify, process, or regulate feelings/emotions. You may feel frustrated, unfulfilled, stuck, or alone. Do you feel trapped in survival mode? Maybe you aren’t sure what you’re feeling at all. Perhaps you yearn to pursue a dream but you don’t know where to begin. If you’re ready to start living, commit to your own overall wellness, & desire a healthier relationship with yourself & others, I’m here with you.
Do you feel like you have no power in your life? Do you take responsibility for things out of your control? You don't have to do this alone. I want to help. I work with people from all walks of life on concerns ranging from adjustment and self-discovery to severe trauma and depression and everything in between. I use support, insight, and perspective to empower you to make positive changes in your life. Whether it is helping you to find new ways to cope with old pain, gain awareness of and alter destructive patterns, or getting a new perspective, I can help. You deserve happiness.
Do you feel like you have no power in your life? Do you take responsibility for things out of your control? You don't have to do this alone. I want to help. I work with people from all walks of life on concerns ranging from adjustment and self-discovery to severe trauma and depression and everything in between. I use support, insight, and perspective to empower you to make positive changes in your life. Whether it is helping you to find new ways to cope with old pain, gain awareness of and alter destructive patterns, or getting a new perspective, I can help. You deserve happiness.
Rachel Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
2 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79423
Waitlist for new clients
The purpose of Christian Counseling is to create a safe, compassionate, authentic and caring environment where the clinician acts as a guide in helping the clients to make empowered decisions about their individual and professional lives. I strive to assist individuals in recognizing the strengths they already have and find creative ways to utilize these gifts in overcoming currents issues that prevent them from feeling fully empowered. I hope to allow an individual to grow personally to provide support and guidance in the client journey.
The purpose of Christian Counseling is to create a safe, compassionate, authentic and caring environment where the clinician acts as a guide in helping the clients to make empowered decisions about their individual and professional lives. I strive to assist individuals in recognizing the strengths they already have and find creative ways to utilize these gifts in overcoming currents issues that prevent them from feeling fully empowered. I hope to allow an individual to grow personally to provide support and guidance in the client journey.
Loss is an all too real part of life. Whether experiencing loss due to death, divorce, a move, or even the reality that life is not what you thought it would be, loss can leave you feeling hopeless and alone. Coming from a place of faith and love, I strive to make authentic connections with those in pain. I am able to provide tools and a safe environment to manage the anxiety and depression that often arise. Ultimately, I work to build trust so that you feel safe to be heard and are not alone as you walk on your life journey.
Loss is an all too real part of life. Whether experiencing loss due to death, divorce, a move, or even the reality that life is not what you thought it would be, loss can leave you feeling hopeless and alone. Coming from a place of faith and love, I strive to make authentic connections with those in pain. I am able to provide tools and a safe environment to manage the anxiety and depression that often arise. Ultimately, I work to build trust so that you feel safe to be heard and are not alone as you walk on your life journey.
Telehealth only! I am a LPC-S and LSOTP-S based in Lubbock, Texas. What keeps me passionate about this work today is seeing the growth and potential in my clients — watching them take steps toward real change excites me for their journey. My counseling style is structured, compassionate, challenging, and direct. I believe clients deserve honesty in the counseling process, and I’m not afraid to encourage deeper reflection and accountability. When someone sits down with me for the first time, I want them to feel comfortable and excited to start therapy. Beginning this process is a big step, let's start with a 15 minute free consult.
Telehealth only! I am a LPC-S and LSOTP-S based in Lubbock, Texas. What keeps me passionate about this work today is seeing the growth and potential in my clients — watching them take steps toward real change excites me for their journey. My counseling style is structured, compassionate, challenging, and direct. I believe clients deserve honesty in the counseling process, and I’m not afraid to encourage deeper reflection and accountability. When someone sits down with me for the first time, I want them to feel comfortable and excited to start therapy. Beginning this process is a big step, let's start with a 15 minute free consult.
Each client receives customized assessment for treatment types, I really like CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, ACT, Motivational Interviewing and using opportunities to self - express through the arts or body movement.
Hello and Welcome!
Accepting new clients: Individually or Group, In-person, Virtual or Hybrid
My main specialty areas:
Working with Individuals who are navigating some type of neurodivergence (thinking or learning differently). This can mean ASD or questions about possible traits or questioning some things or feeling a little stuck and want to figure out ways to move forward more smoothly. You don’ t have to figure anything out alone.
Providing support for Life Stage transitions, Chronic Conditions/Illnesses
and Better Connections with self & others when you might feel overwhelmed or misunderstood, I want to help.
Each client receives customized assessment for treatment types, I really like CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, ACT, Motivational Interviewing and using opportunities to self - express through the arts or body movement.
Hello and Welcome!
Accepting new clients: Individually or Group, In-person, Virtual or Hybrid
My main specialty areas:
Working with Individuals who are navigating some type of neurodivergence (thinking or learning differently). This can mean ASD or questions about possible traits or questioning some things or feeling a little stuck and want to figure out ways to move forward more smoothly. You don’ t have to figure anything out alone.
Providing support for Life Stage transitions, Chronic Conditions/Illnesses
and Better Connections with self & others when you might feel overwhelmed or misunderstood, I want to help.
Sarah Kincaid
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Lubbock, TX 79424
Waitlist for new clients
Are you are feeling anxious, over-whelmed, disconnected, or unmotivated? When thoughts of worry and self-doubt consume you and prevent you from being fully present with yourself and those you love, know you are not alone. We are all imperfect and worthy individuals in search of meaning and connection. Life is paved with twists and turns. I am here to help you navigate through these times with self-compassion. Balance Counseling is a safe, confidential space to unpack the issues that hinder growth. I utilize strength-
Are you are feeling anxious, over-whelmed, disconnected, or unmotivated? When thoughts of worry and self-doubt consume you and prevent you from being fully present with yourself and those you love, know you are not alone. We are all imperfect and worthy individuals in search of meaning and connection. Life is paved with twists and turns. I am here to help you navigate through these times with self-compassion. Balance Counseling is a safe, confidential space to unpack the issues that hinder growth. I utilize strength-
I am a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate who strives to create a warm, welcoming environment where you feel heard and understood. I believe in a collaborative approach in which you are the expert of your journey and I am a provider of effective tools to help you on your road to self-discovery.
I am a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate who strives to create a warm, welcoming environment where you feel heard and understood. I believe in a collaborative approach in which you are the expert of your journey and I am a provider of effective tools to help you on your road to self-discovery.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, lost, or simply in need of someone who truly listens, I am here for you. My approach to counseling is warm, compassionate, and judgment-free, creating a safe space where you can be yourself.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, lost, or simply in need of someone who truly listens, I am here for you. My approach to counseling is warm, compassionate, and judgment-free, creating a safe space where you can be yourself.
I have worked in the mental health field for over thirty years in a wide variety of settings including a mental health clinic, psychiatric units, long-term care facilities, substance abuse facility (both residential and outpatient) and my private practice since 2001. I have helped clients with a many different issues including depression, anxiety, worry, panic attacks, stress and burnout, mood swings, life transitions such as career or job changes, relationship shifts, empty nest, self-esteem and confidence building. Additionally, I have provided clinical supervision for LPC and LCDC Candiates.
I have worked in the mental health field for over thirty years in a wide variety of settings including a mental health clinic, psychiatric units, long-term care facilities, substance abuse facility (both residential and outpatient) and my private practice since 2001. I have helped clients with a many different issues including depression, anxiety, worry, panic attacks, stress and burnout, mood swings, life transitions such as career or job changes, relationship shifts, empty nest, self-esteem and confidence building. Additionally, I have provided clinical supervision for LPC and LCDC Candiates.
With nearly 20 years of mental health experience, I provide compassionate, individualized care grounded in interpersonal, strengths-based, and humanistic principles. I focus on building authentic connections and helping clients access their inner resilience. I have specialized training in mindfulness and self-compassion interventions, which support emotional well-being and reduce self-criticism. I approach therapy with cultural humility—honoring each client’s unique background, values, perspectives, and identity, and recognizing how these shape the healing process.
With nearly 20 years of mental health experience, I provide compassionate, individualized care grounded in interpersonal, strengths-based, and humanistic principles. I focus on building authentic connections and helping clients access their inner resilience. I have specialized training in mindfulness and self-compassion interventions, which support emotional well-being and reduce self-criticism. I approach therapy with cultural humility—honoring each client’s unique background, values, perspectives, and identity, and recognizing how these shape the healing process.
Sometimes we need a safe place to tend to our heart, a place to be heard and understood, a place to get help. I am here to provide that place for you. Perhaps you have been feeling anxious or down. Maybe you feel stuck and are needing direction or liberation or resolution in one or more areas of life. With grace and affirmation, I will work closely with you to address what is hindering you and help you move forward. I work from a person-centered approach that is tailored to your needs.
Sometimes we need a safe place to tend to our heart, a place to be heard and understood, a place to get help. I am here to provide that place for you. Perhaps you have been feeling anxious or down. Maybe you feel stuck and are needing direction or liberation or resolution in one or more areas of life. With grace and affirmation, I will work closely with you to address what is hindering you and help you move forward. I work from a person-centered approach that is tailored to your needs.
Men and women are different, and guys have very specific counseling needs. A lot of men cringe at the thought of counseling, and understandably so. My goal is to show the guy who hates the idea of counseling how helpful it can be and that masculinity isn't inherently negative. Being a man is a good thing and being a good man is even better. My PhD research was on help-seeking behavior in men. I know that making that first phone call seems terrifying, but you owe it to yourself to give this a shot. You owe it to yourself to be well.
Men and women are different, and guys have very specific counseling needs. A lot of men cringe at the thought of counseling, and understandably so. My goal is to show the guy who hates the idea of counseling how helpful it can be and that masculinity isn't inherently negative. Being a man is a good thing and being a good man is even better. My PhD research was on help-seeking behavior in men. I know that making that first phone call seems terrifying, but you owe it to yourself to give this a shot. You owe it to yourself to be well.
My approach blends ACT, CBT, EMDR, and existential therapy to support healing, meaning-making, and growth.
Life can be hard. Sometimes it can be tough to keep going or to make sense of it all. I'm here to tell you—you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
My approach blends ACT, CBT, EMDR, and existential therapy to support healing, meaning-making, and growth.
Life can be hard. Sometimes it can be tough to keep going or to make sense of it all. I'm here to tell you—you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
I treat those with Anxiety Issues, Trauma, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and teach individuals how to untangle these issues from their lives.
Anxiety issues include panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, and generalized anxiety. I also treat Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), such as skin-picking and hair pulling.
I have specific experience helping people recover from trauma, chronic stress, and trauma from high-controlling religious communities.
I treat those with Anxiety Issues, Trauma, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and teach individuals how to untangle these issues from their lives.
Anxiety issues include panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, and generalized anxiety. I also treat Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), such as skin-picking and hair pulling.
I have specific experience helping people recover from trauma, chronic stress, and trauma from high-controlling religious communities.
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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.