Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Amissville, VA
As a neurodivergent Black woman living with a chronic illness and mother of three adult children, two of whom identify with the LGBTQ+ commmunity, I am always interested in the deeper question people carry about their lives. Many of the individuals I work with are thoughtful, capable people who have spent years showing up for others, meeting expectations, and doing what seemed like the responsible thing to do. At some point, though, many begin to notice a quiet sense that something no longer fits.
As a neurodivergent Black woman living with a chronic illness and mother of three adult children, two of whom identify with the LGBTQ+ commmunity, I am always interested in the deeper question people carry about their lives. Many of the individuals I work with are thoughtful, capable people who have spent years showing up for others, meeting expectations, and doing what seemed like the responsible thing to do. At some point, though, many begin to notice a quiet sense that something no longer fits.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
As cheesy as it may sound, I've known that being a therapist was my calling from the time I was 16 years old and took my very first psychology class. In the many years since, I have been honored to walk through life's highs and lows and everything in between with my clients. In past career iterations, I have worked in a hospital as a medical social worker and case manager, and then as a therapist at a Partial Hospitalization Program. These experiences have helped to shape my worldview and practice, as a clinician and as a person. Being a therapist is truly my dream job, and I am so proud to be here doing it.
As cheesy as it may sound, I've known that being a therapist was my calling from the time I was 16 years old and took my very first psychology class. In the many years since, I have been honored to walk through life's highs and lows and everything in between with my clients. In past career iterations, I have worked in a hospital as a medical social worker and case manager, and then as a therapist at a Partial Hospitalization Program. These experiences have helped to shape my worldview and practice, as a clinician and as a person. Being a therapist is truly my dream job, and I am so proud to be here doing it.
I am Ophelia Boadi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy based on research studies to help children and families meet their goals in treatment.
I am Ophelia Boadi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am an experienced Children and Family Mental Health Therapist with a history of working in the field since 2010 in nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, individual/family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy based on research studies to help children and families meet their goals in treatment.
I’m trained in several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and somatic experiencing.
I’m Michelle Swanson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. I work with adults to address various issues, including bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders. I also assist with concerns such as grief and loss, relationship issues, chronic illness, and peripartum anxiety and depression. My background includes community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, disaster response, and medical social work, with additional expertise in working with veterans, seniors, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I’m trained in several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and somatic experiencing.
I’m Michelle Swanson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. I work with adults to address various issues, including bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders. I also assist with concerns such as grief and loss, relationship issues, chronic illness, and peripartum anxiety and depression. My background includes community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, crisis intervention, disaster response, and medical social work, with additional expertise in working with veterans, seniors, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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I’m a grounded clinician with experience in crisis response, military/veteran care, and addiction treatment. I don’t do fluff or expect you to “do therapy right.” If you’re skeptical or resistant—even here because someone else wants you—I can work with that. I’m calm under pressure, but I will challenge thinking that keeps you stuck.
I work with adolescents and adults (16+) facing anxiety, depression, mood swings, substance use, life transitions, and legal issues. My approach is direct and focused on real change. If you’re open to being pushed and honest about where you are, we’ll get somewhere.
I’m a grounded clinician with experience in crisis response, military/veteran care, and addiction treatment. I don’t do fluff or expect you to “do therapy right.” If you’re skeptical or resistant—even here because someone else wants you—I can work with that. I’m calm under pressure, but I will challenge thinking that keeps you stuck.
I work with adolescents and adults (16+) facing anxiety, depression, mood swings, substance use, life transitions, and legal issues. My approach is direct and focused on real change. If you’re open to being pushed and honest about where you are, we’ll get somewhere.
If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.- Anonymous. Change is HARD! As your therapist, I am fully invested in collaborating with you through your evolution in order to promote lasting change. I love cultivating an affirming and genuine safe space that is supportive, authentic, and empowering.
If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.- Anonymous. Change is HARD! As your therapist, I am fully invested in collaborating with you through your evolution in order to promote lasting change. I love cultivating an affirming and genuine safe space that is supportive, authentic, and empowering.
I am an LPC with a Master degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also possess a Seminary Master degree in Biblical Studies to provide faith-based therapeutic support. I am also a Board of Counseling approved supervisor of Resident Counselors. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Applied Behavioral Analysis. Further trained to treat substance, alcohol and sexual issues. I have a passion for trauma work with all ages, knowing untreated trauma-events are emotional wounds that need be processed to allow for healing.
I am an LPC with a Master degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also possess a Seminary Master degree in Biblical Studies to provide faith-based therapeutic support. I am also a Board of Counseling approved supervisor of Resident Counselors. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Applied Behavioral Analysis. Further trained to treat substance, alcohol and sexual issues. I have a passion for trauma work with all ages, knowing untreated trauma-events are emotional wounds that need be processed to allow for healing.
Indelible Changes, LLC (Nick Williams)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever." Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent." Too often, individuals, couples, and families cycle through services and treatment providers, only to continue suffering and feeling as if no one understands and/or no one can help. This can be traumatic. Often, issues can run deep and last for generations. Indelible Changes was born out of the desire to help individuals, couples, and families break free from the chains that bind them.
Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever." Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent." Too often, individuals, couples, and families cycle through services and treatment providers, only to continue suffering and feeling as if no one understands and/or no one can help. This can be traumatic. Often, issues can run deep and last for generations. Indelible Changes was born out of the desire to help individuals, couples, and families break free from the chains that bind them.
Carrie McDaniel, LPC, Individual & Couples Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Manassas, VA 20110
I ground myself in evidence-based maps for lasting change, including IFS, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment, ACT, and Psychodynamic therapy.
You may find yourself people-pleasing, withdrawing, overfunctioning, or longing for closeness, unsure how to truly let someone in. You may be experiencing anxiety that never settles, pain that lingers, or relationship patterns that keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to change them. These struggles aren't failures, but ways you learned to survive when connection felt uncertain, needs went unmet, or emotions felt too big to experience alone. The strategies that once protected you, or got you the crumbs of what you needed, may now leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, and far from the closeness, compassion, and calm you long for.
I ground myself in evidence-based maps for lasting change, including IFS, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment, ACT, and Psychodynamic therapy.
You may find yourself people-pleasing, withdrawing, overfunctioning, or longing for closeness, unsure how to truly let someone in. You may be experiencing anxiety that never settles, pain that lingers, or relationship patterns that keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to change them. These struggles aren't failures, but ways you learned to survive when connection felt uncertain, needs went unmet, or emotions felt too big to experience alone. The strategies that once protected you, or got you the crumbs of what you needed, may now leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, and far from the closeness, compassion, and calm you long for.
Center for Holistic Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT-S, EMDR
Warrenton, VA 20186
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focus, Family Systems methods and interweave a compassion focus approach during all of our sessions.
I hold licenses in both Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, I provide individual, couple, and family counseling. I am certified in Grief Counseling, and I am a EMDR Trained Therapist through EMDRIA, with extensive training in Internal Family Systems, along with trauma informed modalities, I include a variety of evidenced based therapeutic approaches in my practice. I believe in a compassionate approach during the therapeutic process and I am committed in helping each individual connect to their innate core value. I am an approved LPC and LMFT Resident Supervisor.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focus, Family Systems methods and interweave a compassion focus approach during all of our sessions.
I hold licenses in both Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy, I provide individual, couple, and family counseling. I am certified in Grief Counseling, and I am a EMDR Trained Therapist through EMDRIA, with extensive training in Internal Family Systems, along with trauma informed modalities, I include a variety of evidenced based therapeutic approaches in my practice. I believe in a compassionate approach during the therapeutic process and I am committed in helping each individual connect to their innate core value. I am an approved LPC and LMFT Resident Supervisor.
Do you feel stuck in the whirlwind of life’s challenges, exhausted by racing thoughts, overwhelm, or uncertainty? I specialize in OCD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, supporting children, teens, and adults in pursuing growth and lasting change. My approach blends structure with compassion, practical skills with deeper self-discovery, and evidence-based strategies with holistic and intuitive practices. As someone who also lives with ADHD and OCD, I bring both expertise and real-life understanding. Together, we’ll clarify your goals and take meaningful steps toward a life that reflects your values, beliefs, and authentic self
Do you feel stuck in the whirlwind of life’s challenges, exhausted by racing thoughts, overwhelm, or uncertainty? I specialize in OCD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD, supporting children, teens, and adults in pursuing growth and lasting change. My approach blends structure with compassion, practical skills with deeper self-discovery, and evidence-based strategies with holistic and intuitive practices. As someone who also lives with ADHD and OCD, I bring both expertise and real-life understanding. Together, we’ll clarify your goals and take meaningful steps toward a life that reflects your values, beliefs, and authentic self
I am excited to begin working with anyone wanting change, and have found myself especially passionate about helping young men and adolescents find meaning and joy in life and their relationships. My mission is to provide a safe and empathetic space where individuals and families can navigate the challenges that often accompany adolescence and young adulthood, relationships, and family dynamics. I want to empower my clients to implement the changes they need to reach their goals.
I am excited to begin working with anyone wanting change, and have found myself especially passionate about helping young men and adolescents find meaning and joy in life and their relationships. My mission is to provide a safe and empathetic space where individuals and families can navigate the challenges that often accompany adolescence and young adulthood, relationships, and family dynamics. I want to empower my clients to implement the changes they need to reach their goals.
As a Licensed Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and improve their relationships. As a neurodivergent clinician, I also honor the diversity of thought, experience, and expression of each of my clients. I provide a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental space where we will work together to explore emotions, overcome relational issues, and develop healthy communication skills. I work collaboratively with my clients to create personalized, flexible treatment plans tailored to their unique needs.
As a Licensed Resident in Marriage and Family Therapy, I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and improve their relationships. As a neurodivergent clinician, I also honor the diversity of thought, experience, and expression of each of my clients. I provide a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental space where we will work together to explore emotions, overcome relational issues, and develop healthy communication skills. I work collaboratively with my clients to create personalized, flexible treatment plans tailored to their unique needs.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when life feels stuck, stressful, or out of balance. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling pulled in multiple directions managing responsibilities, relationships, work, or parenting while feeling disconnected from themselves. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, be heard, and begin to make sense of what’s weighing on you. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical. I work with adults and children to help identify what needs to change, develop realistic steps forward, and build skills that support emotional regulation, stress manag
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when life feels stuck, stressful, or out of balance. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling pulled in multiple directions managing responsibilities, relationships, work, or parenting while feeling disconnected from themselves. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, be heard, and begin to make sense of what’s weighing on you. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical. I work with adults and children to help identify what needs to change, develop realistic steps forward, and build skills that support emotional regulation, stress manag
I integrate psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and EMDR to help clients process difficult experiences and build tools for navigating emotions, relationships, and stress.
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or carrying the impact of past experiences. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and those navigating trauma, identity, and emotional overwhelm. Together, we slow down and explore what’s beneath these struggles while building greater self-understanding and practical ways to feel more grounded, connected, and at ease in daily life.
I integrate psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and EMDR to help clients process difficult experiences and build tools for navigating emotions, relationships, and stress.
I work with adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or carrying the impact of past experiences. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals and those navigating trauma, identity, and emotional overwhelm. Together, we slow down and explore what’s beneath these struggles while building greater self-understanding and practical ways to feel more grounded, connected, and at ease in daily life.
Living between cultures, expectations, or identities can create quiet pressures that many people carry alone. Adults often reach out when grief, relationship strain, identity questions, or emotional overwhelm begin affecting daily life. I work with individuals navigating immigration experiences, cultural identity, family expectations, loss, and major life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with your values so life feels more grounded, authentic, and emotionally balanced.
Living between cultures, expectations, or identities can create quiet pressures that many people carry alone. Adults often reach out when grief, relationship strain, identity questions, or emotional overwhelm begin affecting daily life. I work with individuals navigating immigration experiences, cultural identity, family expectations, loss, and major life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with your values so life feels more grounded, authentic, and emotionally balanced.
Sometimes life introduces unexpected challenges and difficult transitions that interfere with your ability to be your best self. Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck can make it hard to reach your goals or achieve the happiness you are looking for in life. Together, we will work to identify roadblocks, develop new ways of coping, and focus on growth and healing. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and value empathy, authenticity, and connection. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, poor self-esteem, relationship conflict, and family issues. I support clients to better understand their emotions.
Sometimes life introduces unexpected challenges and difficult transitions that interfere with your ability to be your best self. Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck can make it hard to reach your goals or achieve the happiness you are looking for in life. Together, we will work to identify roadblocks, develop new ways of coping, and focus on growth and healing. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and value empathy, authenticity, and connection. I have experience working with individuals with anxiety, poor self-esteem, relationship conflict, and family issues. I support clients to better understand their emotions.
Everyone wants to be able to control and manage the things they are going through and experiencing in their life, and at times that can be hard. My counseling style is relaxed and person centered. I am attentive, empathetic, and have a wide range of skills and experience that can be tailored to best support you. I have over 10 years of mental health experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults with a range of diagnosis from Autism to Schizophrenia. Working with children is my passion. I have a good track record working with children and helping them achieve complete independence.
Everyone wants to be able to control and manage the things they are going through and experiencing in their life, and at times that can be hard. My counseling style is relaxed and person centered. I am attentive, empathetic, and have a wide range of skills and experience that can be tailored to best support you. I have over 10 years of mental health experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and adults with a range of diagnosis from Autism to Schizophrenia. Working with children is my passion. I have a good track record working with children and helping them achieve complete independence.
I use evidence based practices such as ACT, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness with other modalities to help you examine the thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship patterns that keep you stuck.
You might be living the unexpected life instead of the one you imagined for yourself, wondering where do I go from here. You crave peace and joy. I am a warm, relational therapist who specializes in working with insightful and motivated adults in their 20s and up who are ready to heal current or past emotional pain. Through our work together, you will gain perspective, strategies, and empowerment to develop emotional, mental, and relational wellbeing. When requested, I am happy to offer Christian counseling to help illuminate the bigger picture to overcome obstacles and gain clarity and tranquility through God’s Word and prayer.
I use evidence based practices such as ACT, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness with other modalities to help you examine the thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship patterns that keep you stuck.
You might be living the unexpected life instead of the one you imagined for yourself, wondering where do I go from here. You crave peace and joy. I am a warm, relational therapist who specializes in working with insightful and motivated adults in their 20s and up who are ready to heal current or past emotional pain. Through our work together, you will gain perspective, strategies, and empowerment to develop emotional, mental, and relational wellbeing. When requested, I am happy to offer Christian counseling to help illuminate the bigger picture to overcome obstacles and gain clarity and tranquility through God’s Word and prayer.
Nearby Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists Searches for Amissville
- Bristow
- Catharpin
- Culpeper
- Dumfries
- Front Royal
- Gainesville
- Haymarket
- Middleburg
- Montclair
- Stephens City
- Sudley Springs
- Warrenton
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.