Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Buckingham County, VA
Are you ready to feel empowered and notice you feel most relaxed with animals and in nature? Perhaps, traditional-talk therapy doesn't feel quite right for you and you're curious about an experiential approach to heal and grow. When working with me and our amazing animals (horses, goats, dogs) on the farm, you can anticipate learning to leverage your strengths, building resilience and finding meaning through challenges. I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.
Are you ready to feel empowered and notice you feel most relaxed with animals and in nature? Perhaps, traditional-talk therapy doesn't feel quite right for you and you're curious about an experiential approach to heal and grow. When working with me and our amazing animals (horses, goats, dogs) on the farm, you can anticipate learning to leverage your strengths, building resilience and finding meaning through challenges. I provide care for children, adolescents, adults and families, many of whom need help with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, grief, ADHD, family issues, and coping with disease and disability.
My name is Jonathan Maurer. I have been working in a psychiatric hospital with suicidal, psychotic, homicidal, and aggressive kids and their parents for the last 3 years. I enjoy learning about the experience of the human story.
My name is Jonathan Maurer. I have been working in a psychiatric hospital with suicidal, psychotic, homicidal, and aggressive kids and their parents for the last 3 years. I enjoy learning about the experience of the human story.
Online Therapists
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when anxiety, stress, burnout, or emotional overload affect home, school, work, or relationships. You may struggle with family or cultural expectations, identity questions, or notice patterns you want to break.
I help clients feel grounded and in control through a warm, collaborative approach—integrating mindfulness, movement, and connection to the body and environment. Together, we build coping skills, strengthen regulation, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming—especially when anxiety, stress, burnout, or emotional overload affect home, school, work, or relationships. You may struggle with family or cultural expectations, identity questions, or notice patterns you want to break.
I help clients feel grounded and in control through a warm, collaborative approach—integrating mindfulness, movement, and connection to the body and environment. Together, we build coping skills, strengthen regulation, and create meaningful, lasting change.
It focuses on the connection between how you think, feel, and act.
Choosing to begin therapy is a deeply personal decision, and I want to honor the courage it takes to take that first step. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply curious about exploring more of who you are, my goal is to offer a space where you can feel seen, heard, and as you truly are.
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Instead, I see therapy as a collaborative journey—one where you are the expert on your own experience, and I am here to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and the tools to help guide the process. Some days may feel heavy, others lighter; both are welcome.
It focuses on the connection between how you think, feel, and act.
Choosing to begin therapy is a deeply personal decision, and I want to honor the courage it takes to take that first step. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply curious about exploring more of who you are, my goal is to offer a space where you can feel seen, heard, and as you truly are.
I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Instead, I see therapy as a collaborative journey—one where you are the expert on your own experience, and I am here to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and the tools to help guide the process. Some days may feel heavy, others lighter; both are welcome.
My primary approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), supported by other evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs.
You’re doing everything right, but you still feel disconnected, anxious, or on edge. You're a high achiever who strives for excellence but often finds yourself stuck in patterns of overworking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and chronic pressure to hold it all together. On the outside, you look successful, while on the inside, you feel exhausted and isolated. As a high achiever myself, passionate about integrity and excellence, I understand that mindset. How discipline, drive, and high standards can lead to success, and how those same qualities can fuel burnout, anxiety, and disconnection over time.
My primary approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), supported by other evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs.
You’re doing everything right, but you still feel disconnected, anxious, or on edge. You're a high achiever who strives for excellence but often finds yourself stuck in patterns of overworking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and chronic pressure to hold it all together. On the outside, you look successful, while on the inside, you feel exhausted and isolated. As a high achiever myself, passionate about integrity and excellence, I understand that mindset. How discipline, drive, and high standards can lead to success, and how those same qualities can fuel burnout, anxiety, and disconnection over time.
Are you are feeling sad, irritable or empty? Do you have trouble concentrating? Have you had a panic attack? What about nightmares or disturbing recollections of past frightening events? If so, therapy can help. Adolescents and adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, violence, bullying, loss of a loved one, divorce, or relationship problems can find relief through therapy.
Are you are feeling sad, irritable or empty? Do you have trouble concentrating? Have you had a panic attack? What about nightmares or disturbing recollections of past frightening events? If so, therapy can help. Adolescents and adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, violence, bullying, loss of a loved one, divorce, or relationship problems can find relief through therapy.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years of experience counseling at-risk children, youth, adults, and families. I am direct and empathic with people. My approach to counseling is person-centered and eclectic, combining attachment-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness to meet the needs of my clients.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years of experience counseling at-risk children, youth, adults, and families. I am direct and empathic with people. My approach to counseling is person-centered and eclectic, combining attachment-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness to meet the needs of my clients.
You are worthy of feeling happy and excited about life, of acceptance, of living life on your terms and of being in relationships that bring you joy.
You are not alone in your journey to feel better, mentally and physically. Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, stress or feelings of fear that are holding you back? Symptoms of PTSD? Feeling depressed, overwhelmed or unmotivated? Do you have unresolved trauma? Have you experienced abuse? Difficult or unfulfilling relationships? I specialize in helping clients identify problem areas in their lives and formulate goals to improve them. We will work to eliminate any self limiting and sabotaging beliefs patterns and you will acquire coping skills, strategies and resources to succeed. Healing and thriving is possible!
You are worthy of feeling happy and excited about life, of acceptance, of living life on your terms and of being in relationships that bring you joy.
You are not alone in your journey to feel better, mentally and physically. Are you experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, stress or feelings of fear that are holding you back? Symptoms of PTSD? Feeling depressed, overwhelmed or unmotivated? Do you have unresolved trauma? Have you experienced abuse? Difficult or unfulfilling relationships? I specialize in helping clients identify problem areas in their lives and formulate goals to improve them. We will work to eliminate any self limiting and sabotaging beliefs patterns and you will acquire coping skills, strategies and resources to succeed. Healing and thriving is possible!
I like to use concepts and techniques from person-centered, existential, acceptance & commitment, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and strength-based approaches.
Accepting new clients! I believe it is essential to provide a safe and supportive space for clients to grow and feel empowered to make positive changes in life. My style is to be compassionate, honest, and humorous when appropriate. My career focus has been helping young adults, college students, and adults, to build confidence and self-esteem while navigating life's hardships. I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood disorders, trauma, and insomnia.
I like to use concepts and techniques from person-centered, existential, acceptance & commitment, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and strength-based approaches.
Accepting new clients! I believe it is essential to provide a safe and supportive space for clients to grow and feel empowered to make positive changes in life. My style is to be compassionate, honest, and humorous when appropriate. My career focus has been helping young adults, college students, and adults, to build confidence and self-esteem while navigating life's hardships. I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, mood disorders, trauma, and insomnia.
Taking the step to seek therapy takes courage—and you deserve recognition for prioritizing your mental health. I’m Alex Johnson (she/her), LCSW, with a Bachelors from Oberlin College and a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. With over four years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and crisis settings, I support clients facing substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges. I provide a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and navigate life’s challenges together.
Taking the step to seek therapy takes courage—and you deserve recognition for prioritizing your mental health. I’m Alex Johnson (she/her), LCSW, with a Bachelors from Oberlin College and a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. With over four years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and crisis settings, I support clients facing substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges. I provide a safe, supportive space to heal, grow, and navigate life’s challenges together.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience providing individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. I specialize in treating mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, acute stress, ADHD, anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorders, behavioral issues, family challenges, grief, loss, and life balance.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience providing individual counseling for children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. I specialize in treating mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, acute stress, ADHD, anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorders, behavioral issues, family challenges, grief, loss, and life balance.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), breath and body work, and self compassion.
You learned early on to read the room… to focus on others’ needs while your needs went unspoken. There wasn’t space for your emotions, so you kept them in. You told yourself you were fine. But that doesn't mean it didn’t hurt.
Now, you are tired. You make yourself smaller so you can be loved. You stay quiet to keep the peace. You give, hoping they’ll meet you there. And slowly, without realizing it… you lose yourself.
You’re not just avoiding conflict. You’re avoiding yourself.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), breath and body work, and self compassion.
You learned early on to read the room… to focus on others’ needs while your needs went unspoken. There wasn’t space for your emotions, so you kept them in. You told yourself you were fine. But that doesn't mean it didn’t hurt.
Now, you are tired. You make yourself smaller so you can be loved. You stay quiet to keep the peace. You give, hoping they’ll meet you there. And slowly, without realizing it… you lose yourself.
You’re not just avoiding conflict. You’re avoiding yourself.
As a member of Vraie Group Therapy/Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc. I specialize in PTSD, addictions, & life transitions. I work with clients struggling with hardships such self-harm & various forms of trauma. I also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using my own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1 deployment in a combat zone.
As a member of Vraie Group Therapy/Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc. I specialize in PTSD, addictions, & life transitions. I work with clients struggling with hardships such self-harm & various forms of trauma. I also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using my own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1 deployment in a combat zone.
For clients struggling with overcoming habits, positive habit formation and goal/priority-setting I gravitate toward ACT and Motivational Interviewing.
I work best with four groups: 1. Young adults navigating faith, career, dating, life goals and trying to make wise choices about the future. 2. Men who want to be strong husbands, fathers, leaders and protectors, but struggle with anxiety, depression, habits like porn or overdrinking, faith doubts, or fear about where culture is headed. 3. Married individuals who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns and worry their marriage is slipping away. 4. Anyone searching for a counselor who respects their Christian faith or libertarian/conservative worldview. If you’ve struggled to find a therapist who “gets” you, you may have just found a fit.
For clients struggling with overcoming habits, positive habit formation and goal/priority-setting I gravitate toward ACT and Motivational Interviewing.
I work best with four groups: 1. Young adults navigating faith, career, dating, life goals and trying to make wise choices about the future. 2. Men who want to be strong husbands, fathers, leaders and protectors, but struggle with anxiety, depression, habits like porn or overdrinking, faith doubts, or fear about where culture is headed. 3. Married individuals who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns and worry their marriage is slipping away. 4. Anyone searching for a counselor who respects their Christian faith or libertarian/conservative worldview. If you’ve struggled to find a therapist who “gets” you, you may have just found a fit.
In our work together, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-based practices to help you better understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I support clients in understanding their emotional experiences, reconnecting with their inner strengths, and moving toward meaningful change. I bring a calm, grounded presence to the therapeutic relationship and is committed to providing a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space, including for individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. I work with teens (12+), young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and major life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or impacted by early life experiences.
In our work together, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-based practices to help you better understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I support clients in understanding their emotional experiences, reconnecting with their inner strengths, and moving toward meaningful change. I bring a calm, grounded presence to the therapeutic relationship and is committed to providing a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space, including for individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. I work with teens (12+), young adults, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and major life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or impacted by early life experiences.
My approach integrates Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman method, psychodynamic theory, and strength-based approaches.
Are you currently adjusting to a major change in life? Are you attempting to navigate issues within yourself or your relationship? What we think and feel often shows up through our behaviors in our relationships and everyday interactions. I help adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I specialize in working with LGBT adults and adolescents, especially those navigating family dynamics or fertility planning. If any of that resonates with you, you came to the right place!
My approach integrates Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman method, psychodynamic theory, and strength-based approaches.
Are you currently adjusting to a major change in life? Are you attempting to navigate issues within yourself or your relationship? What we think and feel often shows up through our behaviors in our relationships and everyday interactions. I help adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and more. I specialize in working with LGBT adults and adolescents, especially those navigating family dynamics or fertility planning. If any of that resonates with you, you came to the right place!
Your life moves pretty fast - don't you think it's time to take a step back and evaluate it? Because we're constantly on the go we rarely give ourselves a chance to make sense of our experiences; instead we bear our life burdens and hope for the best. Life isn't easy, whether it's because of what we were born into, what people have done to us, and/or what we've to done ourselves. My goal is to help you learn about yourself, teach coping skills, and help you apply those skills to your life for true change.
Your life moves pretty fast - don't you think it's time to take a step back and evaluate it? Because we're constantly on the go we rarely give ourselves a chance to make sense of our experiences; instead we bear our life burdens and hope for the best. Life isn't easy, whether it's because of what we were born into, what people have done to us, and/or what we've to done ourselves. My goal is to help you learn about yourself, teach coping skills, and help you apply those skills to your life for true change.
There's no shortage of reasons to feel anxiety. Therapy is a place where we examine how we encounter and cope with those feelings. Whether you need new skills through CBT or just a space to be honest and authentic, let's work together to find the best approach for you!
There's no shortage of reasons to feel anxiety. Therapy is a place where we examine how we encounter and cope with those feelings. Whether you need new skills through CBT or just a space to be honest and authentic, let's work together to find the best approach for you!
Greetings, I am a newly licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and have accumulated 12 years of experience in the field. My focus is on assisting adults and their families become more psychologically flexible as they navigate the complexities associated with chronic illness and internal and external stressors. Which can lead to greater resilience, emotional tolerance and better quality of life.
Greetings, I am a newly licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and have accumulated 12 years of experience in the field. My focus is on assisting adults and their families become more psychologically flexible as they navigate the complexities associated with chronic illness and internal and external stressors. Which can lead to greater resilience, emotional tolerance and better quality of life.
I’m glad you’re here right now, reading through different bios. The interest you’re taking in yourself is huge. I recognize starting with a counselor may feel daunting, but I am here to make that process as open and as safe as possible. Many come to therapy feeling burned out, anxious, or unsure why things feel so difficult despite their best efforts. If you’re feeling alone, stuck, or overwhelmed by the same patterns showing up in your life, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and begin creating meaningful, sustainable change.
I’m glad you’re here right now, reading through different bios. The interest you’re taking in yourself is huge. I recognize starting with a counselor may feel daunting, but I am here to make that process as open and as safe as possible. Many come to therapy feeling burned out, anxious, or unsure why things feel so difficult despite their best efforts. If you’re feeling alone, stuck, or overwhelmed by the same patterns showing up in your life, therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and begin creating meaningful, sustainable change.
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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.