Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Falls Church, VA
I integrate evidence-based practices such as CBT, ERP, ACT, and DBT, along with a trauma-informed, humanistic, and feminist perspective.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Maybe your mind feels like it is running a mile a minute, making it difficult to stay present or complete everyday tasks? Perhaps your behaviors aren't aligning with your values, or you find yourself repeating relationship patterns that leave you feeling frustrated, disconnected, or hurt? If any of this resonates, you're not alone. My goal is to help clients build lives that feel meaningful, aligned, and fulfilling. I believe that even when life feels overwhelming, change is possible and a greater quality of life is within reach.
I integrate evidence-based practices such as CBT, ERP, ACT, and DBT, along with a trauma-informed, humanistic, and feminist perspective.
Do you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Maybe your mind feels like it is running a mile a minute, making it difficult to stay present or complete everyday tasks? Perhaps your behaviors aren't aligning with your values, or you find yourself repeating relationship patterns that leave you feeling frustrated, disconnected, or hurt? If any of this resonates, you're not alone. My goal is to help clients build lives that feel meaningful, aligned, and fulfilling. I believe that even when life feels overwhelming, change is possible and a greater quality of life is within reach.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and practical, integrating CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing to help you build skills, deepen insight, and reconnect with your strength.
I believe that the ability to connect with my client is more important than modality. Once that therapeutic alliance is established, I draw upon my skillset of diverse modalities and interventions including CBT, DBT, ACT, Gestalt (role play), interactive games, MI and narrative therapy. I have treated families with a systems theory approach.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and practical, integrating CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing to help you build skills, deepen insight, and reconnect with your strength.
I believe that the ability to connect with my client is more important than modality. Once that therapeutic alliance is established, I draw upon my skillset of diverse modalities and interventions including CBT, DBT, ACT, Gestalt (role play), interactive games, MI and narrative therapy. I have treated families with a systems theory approach.
Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of worry and “what ifs”? Have changes to your relationship, career, or family ever felt harder to manage than expected? Over the years, I have worked with those transitioning from various life stages to navigate these difficult turning points with greater clarity and compassion. My work has shown me that anxiety often emerges when we’re growing, stretching, or redefining ourselves. As a first-generation South Asian clinician, I bring a culturally sensitive lens to my work—particularly with emerging adults navigating questions of identity, family expectations, and life transitions.
Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of worry and “what ifs”? Have changes to your relationship, career, or family ever felt harder to manage than expected? Over the years, I have worked with those transitioning from various life stages to navigate these difficult turning points with greater clarity and compassion. My work has shown me that anxiety often emerges when we’re growing, stretching, or redefining ourselves. As a first-generation South Asian clinician, I bring a culturally sensitive lens to my work—particularly with emerging adults navigating questions of identity, family expectations, and life transitions.
Are you looking for someone to listen to you when it feels like no one else will? Therapy is a wonderful and safe place to discuss life’s problems, seek closure, and work through diagnoses, no matter what they may be. I hold the notion that all people are inherently good and should be given unconditional positive regard in a therapy setting. Through a collaborative relationship built on mutual trust and respect, I can help you on your journey to recovering and rebuilding. My areas of specialty are Borderline Personality Disorder, manipulative relationships, and Anxiety related disorders. I am also an approved VA Clinical Supervisor.
Are you looking for someone to listen to you when it feels like no one else will? Therapy is a wonderful and safe place to discuss life’s problems, seek closure, and work through diagnoses, no matter what they may be. I hold the notion that all people are inherently good and should be given unconditional positive regard in a therapy setting. Through a collaborative relationship built on mutual trust and respect, I can help you on your journey to recovering and rebuilding. My areas of specialty are Borderline Personality Disorder, manipulative relationships, and Anxiety related disorders. I am also an approved VA Clinical Supervisor.
I am committed to helping adolescents, adults, parents, and families experience greater ease and competence in tackling challenges related to relationship difficulties, emotional distress, ineffective behaviors, and self acceptance.
My treatment areas include: Family conflict; Parenting challenges; Anxiety; OCD; Panic disorder; ADHD; Autism; Depression; Grief; Life transitions at school, work, and home. My specialized training includes SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a parent based treatment program.
I am committed to helping adolescents, adults, parents, and families experience greater ease and competence in tackling challenges related to relationship difficulties, emotional distress, ineffective behaviors, and self acceptance.
My treatment areas include: Family conflict; Parenting challenges; Anxiety; OCD; Panic disorder; ADHD; Autism; Depression; Grief; Life transitions at school, work, and home. My specialized training includes SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a parent based treatment program.
My approach integrates Interpersonal Therapy, CBT, ACT, and liberation-focused modalities within a multicultural framework.
I enjoy individuals who appear high-functioning but feel internally overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or identity-related concerns. They may be searching for therapy or psychological testing to gain clarity, validation, and a better understanding of their mental health. They want culturally responsive, affirming care that helps make sense of their experiences and provides clear, practical recommendations for meaningful change.
My approach integrates Interpersonal Therapy, CBT, ACT, and liberation-focused modalities within a multicultural framework.
I enjoy individuals who appear high-functioning but feel internally overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or identity-related concerns. They may be searching for therapy or psychological testing to gain clarity, validation, and a better understanding of their mental health. They want culturally responsive, affirming care that helps make sense of their experiences and provides clear, practical recommendations for meaningful change.
If you want help in overcoming depression, anxiety, and relationship problems, I have over 30 years of experience working with people like you. I have been trained in a practical, compassionate, brand of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and have learned to add techniques such as EMDR and Mindfulness to the basic approach I have used. I have special training in treating anxiety problems, mood disorders, chronic pain, medical illness, and helping people deal with grief and loss. I was named a "Top Therapist" by Washingtonian Magazine for my work with OCD, Panic, Phobias, and Generalized Anxiety Disorders.
If you want help in overcoming depression, anxiety, and relationship problems, I have over 30 years of experience working with people like you. I have been trained in a practical, compassionate, brand of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and have learned to add techniques such as EMDR and Mindfulness to the basic approach I have used. I have special training in treating anxiety problems, mood disorders, chronic pain, medical illness, and helping people deal with grief and loss. I was named a "Top Therapist" by Washingtonian Magazine for my work with OCD, Panic, Phobias, and Generalized Anxiety Disorders.
Luciana offers culturally sensitive psychotherapy to children who may struggle with anxiety, behavioral issues, learning and intellectual disabilities, and school challenges. She utilizes a strength-based approach to help children understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and their body’s physical reactions. Children can develop and strengthen their self-confidence, impulse control, and coping skills through this holistic process. Luciana incorporates strategies from various therapy modalities to encourage emotional awareness, regulation, and expression.
Luciana offers culturally sensitive psychotherapy to children who may struggle with anxiety, behavioral issues, learning and intellectual disabilities, and school challenges. She utilizes a strength-based approach to help children understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and their body’s physical reactions. Children can develop and strengthen their self-confidence, impulse control, and coping skills through this holistic process. Luciana incorporates strategies from various therapy modalities to encourage emotional awareness, regulation, and expression.
Zachary Shifflett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, CCPT, NCC
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Waitlist for new clients
Calm Seas Counseling VA is serving Virginia residents, adults and adolescents, in their mental health needs. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with expertise in co-occurring disorders. My practice is primarily focused on the treatment of Trauma, Substance Misuse, Depression and Anxiety. If you are an individual who may be struggling with co-occurring Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health concerns, we can work together to manage all of your counseling needs simultaneously. If you are interested in learning more about my practice feel free to visit calmseascounselingva.com.
Calm Seas Counseling VA is serving Virginia residents, adults and adolescents, in their mental health needs. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with expertise in co-occurring disorders. My practice is primarily focused on the treatment of Trauma, Substance Misuse, Depression and Anxiety. If you are an individual who may be struggling with co-occurring Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health concerns, we can work together to manage all of your counseling needs simultaneously. If you are interested in learning more about my practice feel free to visit calmseascounselingva.com.
Whether you are going through a life transition, want to improve on communication, setting/maintaining boundaries, or just want to talk, I am here for you. My name is Lian, and I am so glad you are here. I firmly believe that everything makes sense in context. Listening and most importantly, understanding, is what makes therapy successful. I strive to provide a non- judgmental safe space for you to share, process, and heal. My approach in therapy is simple. I am here to listen, understand, and be your best support. I believe that every therapeutic approach is unique to each individual and their experiences.
Whether you are going through a life transition, want to improve on communication, setting/maintaining boundaries, or just want to talk, I am here for you. My name is Lian, and I am so glad you are here. I firmly believe that everything makes sense in context. Listening and most importantly, understanding, is what makes therapy successful. I strive to provide a non- judgmental safe space for you to share, process, and heal. My approach in therapy is simple. I am here to listen, understand, and be your best support. I believe that every therapeutic approach is unique to each individual and their experiences.
Rebecca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck? Feeling unfocused or overwhelmed? If you are, I'd be honored to help make therapy a rewarding process that helps you lead a more fulfilling life. I work with children, teens, parents, families, adults, couples. My focus includes ADHD, addictions & executive functioning & parent coaching. I use a tailored, warm, integrative & empowering approach based on research & my own experience.
Are you feeling stuck? Feeling unfocused or overwhelmed? If you are, I'd be honored to help make therapy a rewarding process that helps you lead a more fulfilling life. I work with children, teens, parents, families, adults, couples. My focus includes ADHD, addictions & executive functioning & parent coaching. I use a tailored, warm, integrative & empowering approach based on research & my own experience.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or obsessive thoughts? Limited by low mood and depressive thinking? I can help you learn the necessary tools to challenge and change negative and unhelpful thought patterns. Anxiety, fears, and mood issues can make your world feel smaller and smaller, and disrupt your relationships, work, and happiness. I am deeply committed to helping people achieve greater peace, presence, and meaning in their lives.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or obsessive thoughts? Limited by low mood and depressive thinking? I can help you learn the necessary tools to challenge and change negative and unhelpful thought patterns. Anxiety, fears, and mood issues can make your world feel smaller and smaller, and disrupt your relationships, work, and happiness. I am deeply committed to helping people achieve greater peace, presence, and meaning in their lives.
I draw from Feminist Theory, Relational-Cultural Therapy, and Liberatory Counseling to honor the broader systems - cultural, familial, and social - that have shaped your experience, while integrating practical tools from CBT, DBT, and ACT to support skill-building and lasting change.
I work with couples, families, and individuals of all ages navigating mental health challenges and life transitions, and I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to process, make meaning, and move forward. I affirm and welcome LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of the global majority, and anyone whose therapy should be informed by the minoritized identities they hold.
I draw from Feminist Theory, Relational-Cultural Therapy, and Liberatory Counseling to honor the broader systems - cultural, familial, and social - that have shaped your experience, while integrating practical tools from CBT, DBT, and ACT to support skill-building and lasting change.
I work with couples, families, and individuals of all ages navigating mental health challenges and life transitions, and I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to process, make meaning, and move forward. I affirm and welcome LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of the global majority, and anyone whose therapy should be informed by the minoritized identities they hold.
Life can be challenging, and the demands of everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re going through a difficult transition, feeling weighed down by stress, or simply seeking a more balanced and fulfilling life, counseling can be a meaningful step toward healing and growth. My goal as a counselor is to offer support, encouragement, and guidance as you navigate life’s challenges and work toward greater clarity, confidence, and resilience. I'm honored to support you on your journey towards healing and growth.
Life can be challenging, and the demands of everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re going through a difficult transition, feeling weighed down by stress, or simply seeking a more balanced and fulfilling life, counseling can be a meaningful step toward healing and growth. My goal as a counselor is to offer support, encouragement, and guidance as you navigate life’s challenges and work toward greater clarity, confidence, and resilience. I'm honored to support you on your journey towards healing and growth.
I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, intrusive or negative thought patterns, trauma, relationship challenges, mood disorders, difficulties with emotional regulation, and substance use disorders. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or looking for support in recovery, I’m here to help. I specialize in substance use disorders and treatment, and I have experience supporting individuals at various stages of recovery. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at The Family Center with over 12 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults in both individual and group settings.
I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, intrusive or negative thought patterns, trauma, relationship challenges, mood disorders, difficulties with emotional regulation, and substance use disorders. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or looking for support in recovery, I’m here to help. I specialize in substance use disorders and treatment, and I have experience supporting individuals at various stages of recovery. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at The Family Center with over 12 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults in both individual and group settings.
My approach is rooted in Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (a form of CBT).
Hi, I’m Sharon, a Licensed School Psychologist with over a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults identify their strengths and personal values, and develop necessary skills, to navigate life’s inevitable challenges. I have a wealth of experience working with individuals who want help managing ADHD/executive functioning challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustment issues, social stressors, and more. My goal is to compassionately support you as we work together to get you from surviving to thriving
My approach is rooted in Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (a form of CBT).
Hi, I’m Sharon, a Licensed School Psychologist with over a decade of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults identify their strengths and personal values, and develop necessary skills, to navigate life’s inevitable challenges. I have a wealth of experience working with individuals who want help managing ADHD/executive functioning challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions and adjustment issues, social stressors, and more. My goal is to compassionately support you as we work together to get you from surviving to thriving
In sessions, I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT).
Welcome! I’m Amy — a therapist who specializes in supporting clients with anxiety, OCD, pregnancy-related and postpartum mental health conditions, and life transitions. I also work with children ages 11+ experiencing a variety of concerns and offer caregiver coaching to support families.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. I work to help clients better understand their experiences, develop practical coping skills, and live in alignment with their values.
In sessions, I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT).
Welcome! I’m Amy — a therapist who specializes in supporting clients with anxiety, OCD, pregnancy-related and postpartum mental health conditions, and life transitions. I also work with children ages 11+ experiencing a variety of concerns and offer caregiver coaching to support families.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. I work to help clients better understand their experiences, develop practical coping skills, and live in alignment with their values.
Dr. Sarah Arango
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22046
Waitlist for new clients
I draw from CBT, DBT, and ACT for individuals, and the Gottman Method, EFT, and ADHD-informed approaches for couples.
Are you caught in the same fights with your partner? Drowning in anxiety that won't let up? Struggling to balance parenting, relationships, and a career? I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and the unique dynamics of ADHD and neurodiversity. I provide therapy that encompasses evidence-based expertise, warmth, and compassion, and always adjust our work to fit your specific needs. Whether you're dealing with constant worry, relationship patterns that feel impossible to break, postpartum struggles, or the exhaustion of trying to 'have it all together'—I can help.
I draw from CBT, DBT, and ACT for individuals, and the Gottman Method, EFT, and ADHD-informed approaches for couples.
Are you caught in the same fights with your partner? Drowning in anxiety that won't let up? Struggling to balance parenting, relationships, and a career? I specialize in helping couples and individuals navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and the unique dynamics of ADHD and neurodiversity. I provide therapy that encompasses evidence-based expertise, warmth, and compassion, and always adjust our work to fit your specific needs. Whether you're dealing with constant worry, relationship patterns that feel impossible to break, postpartum struggles, or the exhaustion of trying to 'have it all together'—I can help.
My practice is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, Internal Familly Systems Therapy, Ego State Therapy, somatic techniques, and EMDR.
I am a telehealth therapist who works with individuals and couples seeking greater connection, balance, ease, and joy. My clients value thoughtful, specialized support to talk openly and without judgment about challenges with emotional and physical intimacy. I help folks experiencing life transitions and trauma survivors reshape their relationship with sexuality, foster self-compassion, and develop open-hearted communication skills. My clients typically struggle with anxiety, people pleasing, complex family dynamics, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I'm licensed to work with residents of DC, VA, CO, and Puerto Rico.
My practice is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Relational Life Therapy, Internal Familly Systems Therapy, Ego State Therapy, somatic techniques, and EMDR.
I am a telehealth therapist who works with individuals and couples seeking greater connection, balance, ease, and joy. My clients value thoughtful, specialized support to talk openly and without judgment about challenges with emotional and physical intimacy. I help folks experiencing life transitions and trauma survivors reshape their relationship with sexuality, foster self-compassion, and develop open-hearted communication skills. My clients typically struggle with anxiety, people pleasing, complex family dynamics, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I'm licensed to work with residents of DC, VA, CO, and Puerto Rico.
I'm passionate about providing a non-judgmental, supportive, and genuine space for my clients to process their emotions, thought patterns, interpersonal relationships, and past experiences.
I support individual clients working through trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, interpersonal concerns, emotional disturbance, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
I have specific experience providing couples therapy using the basic principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy to help partners identify the most important parts of themselves & how those parts show up in the relationship.
I'm passionate about providing a non-judgmental, supportive, and genuine space for my clients to process their emotions, thought patterns, interpersonal relationships, and past experiences.
I support individual clients working through trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, interpersonal concerns, emotional disturbance, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
I have specific experience providing couples therapy using the basic principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy to help partners identify the most important parts of themselves & how those parts show up in the relationship.
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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.