Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Ashburn, VA
Emotional distress can be something common in our lives, but there is one point or another, you might feel like things are getting out of hand. This is when you need some extra professional help, and I am here for you whenever that would be. My great passion is bringing hope and healing to people who have been through difficult times. I help my clients to develop skills, navigate life challenges, explore self perceptions, and improve mental well-beings. I hold a M. A in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Washington University and B. S in Applied Psychology.Emotional distress can be something common in our lives, but there
Emotional distress can be something common in our lives, but there is one point or another, you might feel like things are getting out of hand. This is when you need some extra professional help, and I am here for you whenever that would be. My great passion is bringing hope and healing to people who have been through difficult times. I help my clients to develop skills, navigate life challenges, explore self perceptions, and improve mental well-beings. I hold a M. A in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Washington University and B. S in Applied Psychology.Emotional distress can be something common in our lives, but there
I want to help facilitate greater insight, acceptance, and to make changes to help you flourish.
I work with adults and teens who are seeking deeper self-understanding and meaningful change, and want to be grounded when life feels overwhelming. I strive to offer a warm, respectful space to unpack these experiences, build insight, and foster lasting growth—at a pace that feels right for you. I have immense respect for the bravery it takes for you to consider coming to therapy, not to mention doing the challenging work of therapy.
My clients may be trauma survivors, prenatal/postpartum women, 2nd-generation immigrants, and those navigating big changes (starting college, leaving the military, retirement, etc).
I want to help facilitate greater insight, acceptance, and to make changes to help you flourish.
I work with adults and teens who are seeking deeper self-understanding and meaningful change, and want to be grounded when life feels overwhelming. I strive to offer a warm, respectful space to unpack these experiences, build insight, and foster lasting growth—at a pace that feels right for you. I have immense respect for the bravery it takes for you to consider coming to therapy, not to mention doing the challenging work of therapy.
My clients may be trauma survivors, prenatal/postpartum women, 2nd-generation immigrants, and those navigating big changes (starting college, leaving the military, retirement, etc).
In individual therapy, I integrate DBT, CBT, and ACT, blending proven strategies with an authentic, down-to-earth approach.
If you’ve tried therapy before but felt like you were just talking without changing, you’re exactly who I love working with.
I help motivated individuals and couples make real shifts in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—so life starts to feel different, not just sound different in therapy.
My style is warm, direct, and human. I use humor, compassion, and accountability to help you break unhelpful patterns and move toward the life or relationship you want. No formal therapy-speak—just real conversations that lead to real growth.
In individual therapy, I integrate DBT, CBT, and ACT, blending proven strategies with an authentic, down-to-earth approach.
If you’ve tried therapy before but felt like you were just talking without changing, you’re exactly who I love working with.
I help motivated individuals and couples make real shifts in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—so life starts to feel different, not just sound different in therapy.
My style is warm, direct, and human. I use humor, compassion, and accountability to help you break unhelpful patterns and move toward the life or relationship you want. No formal therapy-speak—just real conversations that lead to real growth.
Do you feel stuck emotionally? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships? Are you having trouble navigating a big transition in your life? I offer a compassionate listening ear, and use proven methods to help you heal wounds from the past, reshape present patterns and relationships, and discover a new path into a healthy and joyful future.
Do you feel stuck emotionally? Are you dissatisfied with your relationships? Are you having trouble navigating a big transition in your life? I offer a compassionate listening ear, and use proven methods to help you heal wounds from the past, reshape present patterns and relationships, and discover a new path into a healthy and joyful future.
There are times in life where we are effected by crisis, whether it be a loss of job, relationship, family or grief. Sometimes depression or anxiety can gain control and you may need help regaining back your life. I can work with you to help navigate through those troubled times and get you back to a healthy state of mind.
There are times in life where we are effected by crisis, whether it be a loss of job, relationship, family or grief. Sometimes depression or anxiety can gain control and you may need help regaining back your life. I can work with you to help navigate through those troubled times and get you back to a healthy state of mind.
I work with both children and adults who are looking for support, understanding, and a place to slow down and be fully themselves. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, autism, or experiencing the effects of stress and trauma. I often work with adults who are balancing the demands of parenting, military life, or professionals to create a space for themselves. With children, I use developmentally appropriate, play-based, creative approaches along with mindfulness practices, to help them express emotions, develop coping skills, and strengthen their self-esteem.
I work with both children and adults who are looking for support, understanding, and a place to slow down and be fully themselves. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, mood challenges, ADHD, autism, or experiencing the effects of stress and trauma. I often work with adults who are balancing the demands of parenting, military life, or professionals to create a space for themselves. With children, I use developmentally appropriate, play-based, creative approaches along with mindfulness practices, to help them express emotions, develop coping skills, and strengthen their self-esteem.
I have a direct and compassionate style that emphasizes wellness. I connect with clients through humor, noticing the strengths they bring to therapy, and excitement about the work ahead. I want to understand your goals and help you develop the steps to achieve them. I create a space where it’s safe to be fully yourself with the full range of emotions. I help clients appreciate their emotions rather than fight them, respond rather than react, and understand the reasons behind their experiences.
I have a direct and compassionate style that emphasizes wellness. I connect with clients through humor, noticing the strengths they bring to therapy, and excitement about the work ahead. I want to understand your goals and help you develop the steps to achieve them. I create a space where it’s safe to be fully yourself with the full range of emotions. I help clients appreciate their emotions rather than fight them, respond rather than react, and understand the reasons behind their experiences.
Terrence Snellings, LMFT, helps individuals across Virginia navigate meaningful change with steady guidance, clinical skill, and a warm, grounded presence. He works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, offering a supportive space to address challenges, strengthen coping skills, and build long-term emotional resilience. Terrence is especially passionate about walking alongside people as they rediscover their strengths and recognize their inherent worth. His work often centers on helping clients better understand themselves, reconnect with hope, and create a more intentional path forward.Terrence Snellings, LMFT, helps indiv
Terrence Snellings, LMFT, helps individuals across Virginia navigate meaningful change with steady guidance, clinical skill, and a warm, grounded presence. He works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, offering a supportive space to address challenges, strengthen coping skills, and build long-term emotional resilience. Terrence is especially passionate about walking alongside people as they rediscover their strengths and recognize their inherent worth. His work often centers on helping clients better understand themselves, reconnect with hope, and create a more intentional path forward.Terrence Snellings, LMFT, helps indiv
I’m a compassionate and dedicated social worker committed to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities and find a sense of balance and inner peace. With over five years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients from a wide range of backgrounds as they pursue emotional healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.
I’m a compassionate and dedicated social worker committed to helping individuals navigate life’s complexities and find a sense of balance and inner peace. With over five years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of supporting clients from a wide range of backgrounds as they pursue emotional healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.
Therapy with me is a collaborative, human process. I work from the belief that people are multifaceted, and that understanding those layers creates space for choice and change, even when life feels overwhelming, stuck, or uncertain. You are the expert on your life, so my role is to offer a steady, supportive space where we can slow things down, explore and make room for understanding, curiosity, and self-compassion.
Therapy with me is a collaborative, human process. I work from the belief that people are multifaceted, and that understanding those layers creates space for choice and change, even when life feels overwhelming, stuck, or uncertain. You are the expert on your life, so my role is to offer a steady, supportive space where we can slow things down, explore and make room for understanding, curiosity, and self-compassion.
Using Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Gottman Method interventions, I tailor therapy to each client's needs.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You're not alone! Whether you're facing challenges in your relationships, adjusting to a major life change, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can offer a place to slow down and make sense of what you're carrying. I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, and other emotional challenges. I strive to create a compassionate, affirming space where every client feels seen, heard, and supported. I especially enjoy working with marginalized populations, like LGBTQ+ and Latinx clients.
Using Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Gottman Method interventions, I tailor therapy to each client's needs.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You're not alone! Whether you're facing challenges in your relationships, adjusting to a major life change, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can offer a place to slow down and make sense of what you're carrying. I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, and other emotional challenges. I strive to create a compassionate, affirming space where every client feels seen, heard, and supported. I especially enjoy working with marginalized populations, like LGBTQ+ and Latinx clients.
I love helping people develop self-confidence, acceptance, personal growth and practical skills to enjoy a full life.
Feeling at war with your brain or body? Burnt out from caring for someone with a chronic health problem or disability? Finding a therapist who not only treats issues like depression, anxiety, anger and trauma but also deeply understands the unique challenges of living with a chronic illness, medical trauma, or physical disability can be difficult and frustrating. Your health and functioning are complex and changes to the quality of your health affect life from multiple angles requiring a flexible, knowledgeable, and compassionate therapist to guide you back to a higher quality of life.
I love helping people develop self-confidence, acceptance, personal growth and practical skills to enjoy a full life.
Feeling at war with your brain or body? Burnt out from caring for someone with a chronic health problem or disability? Finding a therapist who not only treats issues like depression, anxiety, anger and trauma but also deeply understands the unique challenges of living with a chronic illness, medical trauma, or physical disability can be difficult and frustrating. Your health and functioning are complex and changes to the quality of your health affect life from multiple angles requiring a flexible, knowledgeable, and compassionate therapist to guide you back to a higher quality of life.
Samantha Orrell is originally from Northern Virginia and moved to the Richmond area in 2019. Samantha received a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University, in Arlington, VA, and a Bachelors in Human Services from Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, VA. Samantha is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). In the counseling setting, Samantha strives to create an authentic and genuine connection with her clients.
Samantha Orrell is originally from Northern Virginia and moved to the Richmond area in 2019. Samantha received a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University, in Arlington, VA, and a Bachelors in Human Services from Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, VA. Samantha is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). In the counseling setting, Samantha strives to create an authentic and genuine connection with her clients.
I use evidence based interventions in my work, including Gottman Methods Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I work with couples and adults who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Many clients come to therapy when relationships feel strained, communication has broken down, family responsibilities feel heavy, or alcohol or drug use is affecting their lives or relationships. I help clients understand patterns that keep them stuck, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll find a path forward with greater clarity, connection, and confidence.
I use evidence based interventions in my work, including Gottman Methods Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I work with couples and adults who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Many clients come to therapy when relationships feel strained, communication has broken down, family responsibilities feel heavy, or alcohol or drug use is affecting their lives or relationships. I help clients understand patterns that keep them stuck, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll find a path forward with greater clarity, connection, and confidence.
Mary Ann graduated from The George Washington University with her Master's in Counseling and currently does individual therapy with Lifestance Health, both in person and by televisit. She also holds a Master's in Interdisciplinary Studies from George Mason University. Her areas of expertise include PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management and Substance Abuse. Prior to coming to Lifestance, Mary Ann worked for Inova Loudoun Hospital as well as spent 9 years at the Washington Dc Va Medical Center. She enjoys gardening, travel and snorkeling as hobbies.
Mary Ann graduated from The George Washington University with her Master's in Counseling and currently does individual therapy with Lifestance Health, both in person and by televisit. She also holds a Master's in Interdisciplinary Studies from George Mason University. Her areas of expertise include PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Stress Management and Substance Abuse. Prior to coming to Lifestance, Mary Ann worked for Inova Loudoun Hospital as well as spent 9 years at the Washington Dc Va Medical Center. She enjoys gardening, travel and snorkeling as hobbies.
I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and use "parts" work along with somatic approach to guide you to understand the root of your stressors while bringing you to more confident and grounded version of you.
If you are a teen or young adult navigating anxiety, identity stress, and major life transitions, especially when balancing family expectations, cultural identity, and the pressure of being the first in their family to figure things out, well I'm here to help.
You might be dealing with overthinking, people-pleasing, setting boundaries, or life transitions (college, independence, relationships, adulthood). Together we can focus on helping you step out of survival mode, understand the patterns shaped by your upbringing, and build tools to guide you to a more grounded version of you.
I'm trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and use "parts" work along with somatic approach to guide you to understand the root of your stressors while bringing you to more confident and grounded version of you.
If you are a teen or young adult navigating anxiety, identity stress, and major life transitions, especially when balancing family expectations, cultural identity, and the pressure of being the first in their family to figure things out, well I'm here to help.
You might be dealing with overthinking, people-pleasing, setting boundaries, or life transitions (college, independence, relationships, adulthood). Together we can focus on helping you step out of survival mode, understand the patterns shaped by your upbringing, and build tools to guide you to a more grounded version of you.
I enjoy working with older teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions (both big and small). I believe therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and grounded in where you are right now. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches while always staying attuned to you as a person, not just a set of symptoms.
I enjoy working with older teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions (both big and small). I believe therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and grounded in where you are right now. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches while always staying attuned to you as a person, not just a set of symptoms.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. I support children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity questions, and big emotions. I offer a steady, compassionate space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing. Others are adults navigating trauma, depression, anger, relationship challenges, or moments of deep uncertainty. My ideal clients aren’t defined by a diagnosis—they’re individuals and families looking for a safe, steady place to land, reflect, and grow.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. I support children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity questions, and big emotions. I offer a steady, compassionate space to breathe, reflect, and begin healing. Others are adults navigating trauma, depression, anger, relationship challenges, or moments of deep uncertainty. My ideal clients aren’t defined by a diagnosis—they’re individuals and families looking for a safe, steady place to land, reflect, and grow.
As a certified trauma-informed therapist, I work with trauma survivors and individuals seeking culturally responsive care. I believe therapy should be collaborative and honor your voice and choice. I understand that trust must be earned. If given the privilege of being your therapist, we will explore together what brings you to therapy and how I can support you in meeting your treatment goals. As a woman of color of multiracial ancestry, I am particularly passionate about working with multicultural populations and providing person-centered care to people of color.
As a certified trauma-informed therapist, I work with trauma survivors and individuals seeking culturally responsive care. I believe therapy should be collaborative and honor your voice and choice. I understand that trust must be earned. If given the privilege of being your therapist, we will explore together what brings you to therapy and how I can support you in meeting your treatment goals. As a woman of color of multiracial ancestry, I am particularly passionate about working with multicultural populations and providing person-centered care to people of color.
Bluegrass Counseling Services, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Ashburn, VA 20147
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for more personalized mental-healthcare? Our providers are united to deliver better, more personalized care for their patients. Bluegrass Counseling Services provides comprehensive mental and behavioral healthcare, psychological evaluation to children 5 and older, young adults, and families, and pet therapy. We diagnose and treat ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Learning Disabilities, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Trauma in children, women and men. We provide you with a modern and customized treatment plan to meet your individual healthcare needs. Your health and privacy are our top priority.
Are you looking for more personalized mental-healthcare? Our providers are united to deliver better, more personalized care for their patients. Bluegrass Counseling Services provides comprehensive mental and behavioral healthcare, psychological evaluation to children 5 and older, young adults, and families, and pet therapy. We diagnose and treat ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Learning Disabilities, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Trauma in children, women and men. We provide you with a modern and customized treatment plan to meet your individual healthcare needs. Your health and privacy are our top priority.
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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.