Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in McLean, VA
Tricia L. Colbert LPC, LCADC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, NCC, ACS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Using a holistic, compassionate approach, I blend modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to fit your unique needs.
You Don't Have to Navigate It Alone,
Taking a step toward therapy is a brave and wonderful choice, and I am so glad you're here.
My mission is to provide a warm, genuinely safe space where you can heal and thrive.
Using a holistic, compassionate approach, I blend modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to fit your unique needs.
You Don't Have to Navigate It Alone,
Taking a step toward therapy is a brave and wonderful choice, and I am so glad you're here.
My mission is to provide a warm, genuinely safe space where you can heal and thrive.
I believe that no person should have to navigate the difficulties of life without the adequate support to facilitate their flourishing. Depression, anxiety, trauma, societal oppression, personal relationships, life transitions, grief, low self-esteem, and so much more can be daunting to manage alone and can get in the way of living the life you want for yourself. Together, we will work on finding what is most valuable to you in life and build skills that will help you work towards that goal.
I believe that no person should have to navigate the difficulties of life without the adequate support to facilitate their flourishing. Depression, anxiety, trauma, societal oppression, personal relationships, life transitions, grief, low self-esteem, and so much more can be daunting to manage alone and can get in the way of living the life you want for yourself. Together, we will work on finding what is most valuable to you in life and build skills that will help you work towards that goal.
I am here to support you with empathy and non-judgmental listening. As a team, we will explore your emotions, identify behavior patterns, and chart a path towards growth and healing, all at a pace that feels right for you. If spirituality or religion is an important part of your life, I welcome the opportunity to integrate it into our work together.
I am here to support you with empathy and non-judgmental listening. As a team, we will explore your emotions, identify behavior patterns, and chart a path towards growth and healing, all at a pace that feels right for you. If spirituality or religion is an important part of your life, I welcome the opportunity to integrate it into our work together.
Adam Lang, LCSW, Individual & Couples Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
I specialize in the full arc of transformation, helping adults and couples understand and change the patterns that keep them feeling stuck, disconnected, or burned out. I work with chronic pain and illness, overfunctioning, perfectionism, medical trauma, grief, anxiety, identity changes, and relationship strain. Together, we explore how your history, attachment experiences, health, and protective strategies have shaped the way you relate to yourself, your body, and the people you love. We trace these patterns back to their origins, creating space for deeper change that feels more integrated, lasting, and true to who you are.
I specialize in the full arc of transformation, helping adults and couples understand and change the patterns that keep them feeling stuck, disconnected, or burned out. I work with chronic pain and illness, overfunctioning, perfectionism, medical trauma, grief, anxiety, identity changes, and relationship strain. Together, we explore how your history, attachment experiences, health, and protective strategies have shaped the way you relate to yourself, your body, and the people you love. We trace these patterns back to their origins, creating space for deeper change that feels more integrated, lasting, and true to who you are.
Drawing from ACT, CBT, psychodynamic, and family systems therapies, I tailor sessions to foster deeper understanding and meaningful change without unnecessary delay.
On paper, you're winning. Behind it, you're running on empty — exhausted, shorter with the people you love, quietly wondering when performing well stopped feeling like living well.
I work exclusively with executives, founders, and high-achieving professionals who never get to show the cracks. The higher you climb, the fewer people grasp what it costs.
My approach is direct, confidential, and built around your real life — not years of open-ended talk. Most clients leave the first session with something they can use that week. Telehealth across 40 states.
If performing well no longer feels like feeling well, let's talk.
Drawing from ACT, CBT, psychodynamic, and family systems therapies, I tailor sessions to foster deeper understanding and meaningful change without unnecessary delay.
On paper, you're winning. Behind it, you're running on empty — exhausted, shorter with the people you love, quietly wondering when performing well stopped feeling like living well.
I work exclusively with executives, founders, and high-achieving professionals who never get to show the cracks. The higher you climb, the fewer people grasp what it costs.
My approach is direct, confidential, and built around your real life — not years of open-ended talk. Most clients leave the first session with something they can use that week. Telehealth across 40 states.
If performing well no longer feels like feeling well, let's talk.
Welcome! Together, we'll explore your current life challenges & I will support you to resolve emotional issues to enhance your overall sense of wellbeing. I am a holistic licensed psychotherapist, certified hypnotherapist, & certified functional wellness coach with over 25 years of experience helping clients both in-person in the DMV area & virtually. I work with adults who struggle with issues of depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, trauma, self-esteem, & those looking for deeper meaning & purpose in life. I honor your uniqueness, which is why I believe in a holistic approach to unearth the root causes of your struggles.
Welcome! Together, we'll explore your current life challenges & I will support you to resolve emotional issues to enhance your overall sense of wellbeing. I am a holistic licensed psychotherapist, certified hypnotherapist, & certified functional wellness coach with over 25 years of experience helping clients both in-person in the DMV area & virtually. I work with adults who struggle with issues of depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, trauma, self-esteem, & those looking for deeper meaning & purpose in life. I honor your uniqueness, which is why I believe in a holistic approach to unearth the root causes of your struggles.
Annette B. Kielkopf
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMFT, LPC
McLean, VA 22101
Waitlist for new clients
As a couple and family therapist, I have extensive experience in child and adult development, conflict, and emotional regulation. I see individuals of all ages, couples, and families. I work to understand thoughts, feelings, behaviors, beliefs, and personal defenses. We curiously create an awareness of how to adapt and shift your interactional patterns in a manner that resolves internal conflict and problems, improving interpersonal relations and self agency. I am here to support your child, couple and family to live meaningfully. I partner with other professionals to provide high quality of care and treatment results.
As a couple and family therapist, I have extensive experience in child and adult development, conflict, and emotional regulation. I see individuals of all ages, couples, and families. I work to understand thoughts, feelings, behaviors, beliefs, and personal defenses. We curiously create an awareness of how to adapt and shift your interactional patterns in a manner that resolves internal conflict and problems, improving interpersonal relations and self agency. I am here to support your child, couple and family to live meaningfully. I partner with other professionals to provide high quality of care and treatment results.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients. Email Preferred
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering evidence-based trauma therapies including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT. I developed my specialty in treating emotional trauma working with PTSD field experts at the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. I offer gold-standard PTSD interventions endorsed by the National Center for PTSD and the American Psychological Association. I Am Accepting New Patients. Email Preferred
Hello, I am a clinical psychology resident currently working under clinical supervision and actively completing my licensure requirements.
Hello, I am a clinical psychology resident currently working under clinical supervision and actively completing my licensure requirements.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with over 17 years of experience working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma. I also specialize in helping individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community work through the intersectionality of gender, sexuality, race, and identity, as well as the social prejudices and anxieties associated with family, friends, and workplaces.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with over 17 years of experience working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma. I also specialize in helping individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community work through the intersectionality of gender, sexuality, race, and identity, as well as the social prejudices and anxieties associated with family, friends, and workplaces.
Life is made up of transitions, some expected and some unexpected. Responding to these transitions can often be challenging and result in unwanted feelings or symptoms. My approach to treatment is to work collaboratively with you to understand your concerns, the underlying precipitants, and build upon your strengths to develop strategies to overcome and manage these challenges. I cannot overestimate the power of really listening and providing a safe space for you to express your concerns, however awkward, uncomfortable, or upsetting. I strongly believe that everyone has the capacity to change and instilling hope is integral to that change.
Life is made up of transitions, some expected and some unexpected. Responding to these transitions can often be challenging and result in unwanted feelings or symptoms. My approach to treatment is to work collaboratively with you to understand your concerns, the underlying precipitants, and build upon your strengths to develop strategies to overcome and manage these challenges. I cannot overestimate the power of really listening and providing a safe space for you to express your concerns, however awkward, uncomfortable, or upsetting. I strongly believe that everyone has the capacity to change and instilling hope is integral to that change.
I believe that healing begins with feeling understood. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can openly explore your experiences and build meaningful change.
Over the years, I have worked with adolescents, adults, those with substance use disorders, severe mental illness, incarcerated populations, and active-duty military service members. For several years, I specialized in military personnel, including U.S. Special Operations community.
I believe that healing begins with feeling understood. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can openly explore your experiences and build meaningful change.
Over the years, I have worked with adolescents, adults, those with substance use disorders, severe mental illness, incarcerated populations, and active-duty military service members. For several years, I specialized in military personnel, including U.S. Special Operations community.
Clients who work with me learn to better understand their emotional triggers, work to overcome life’s setbacks, manage stress more productively, communicate with others more effectively, and set healthy boundaries. My approach involves getting to know each of my clients, beyond what has brought them into therapy. I seek to understand what your goals are for this journey, and we together discuss how I can support you in working on what can be changed, and learning to cope with people and situations that we cannot change.
Clients who work with me learn to better understand their emotional triggers, work to overcome life’s setbacks, manage stress more productively, communicate with others more effectively, and set healthy boundaries. My approach involves getting to know each of my clients, beyond what has brought them into therapy. I seek to understand what your goals are for this journey, and we together discuss how I can support you in working on what can be changed, and learning to cope with people and situations that we cannot change.
Though I base my practice from the lens of person-centered therapy, CBT, and ACT, I draw interventions from various approaches to ensure that I am meeting each client where they are.
Having grown up in Northern Virginia and with over 10 years of experience working with adolescents and their families, I am familiar with the pressures and unique experiences of the area. As an Asian American, I understand it is important to consider the cultural impact on certain issues and concerns while valuing each individual’s experiences.
Though I base my practice from the lens of person-centered therapy, CBT, and ACT, I draw interventions from various approaches to ensure that I am meeting each client where they are.
Having grown up in Northern Virginia and with over 10 years of experience working with adolescents and their families, I am familiar with the pressures and unique experiences of the area. As an Asian American, I understand it is important to consider the cultural impact on certain issues and concerns while valuing each individual’s experiences.
I draw from ACT, DBT, CBT and somatic work depending on what fits you.
Many of the clients I work with feel exhausted in a way that's hard to explain. School, work, or relationships take more than they feel like they should. The things that should make it easier don't really work and there's usually pressure somewhere to keep doing everything well anyway.
I work with teens and young adults on anxiety, executive functioning, and figuring out who you are outside of external expectations, and with parents who can sense something is going on.
We'd start with what's happening now and work toward a life that actually fits you.
I draw from ACT, DBT, CBT and somatic work depending on what fits you.
Many of the clients I work with feel exhausted in a way that's hard to explain. School, work, or relationships take more than they feel like they should. The things that should make it easier don't really work and there's usually pressure somewhere to keep doing everything well anyway.
I work with teens and young adults on anxiety, executive functioning, and figuring out who you are outside of external expectations, and with parents who can sense something is going on.
We'd start with what's happening now and work toward a life that actually fits you.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) currently seeing clients in Virginia and Washington. I started my career in 2020 and have experience working with adolescents and adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, mood disorders, stress management, and substance use. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Missouri Western State University in my hometown of Saint Joseph, Missouri, and my Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in Radford, Virginia.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) currently seeing clients in Virginia and Washington. I started my career in 2020 and have experience working with adolescents and adults seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, mood disorders, stress management, and substance use. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Missouri Western State University in my hometown of Saint Joseph, Missouri, and my Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Radford University in Radford, Virginia.
Barbara earned her BA from Michigan State University, her MA in Counseling from George Washington University in 1983, and an advanced certificate in Counseling from GWU in 2014. She has over 30 years of counseling experience. She worked as a school counselor for Fairfax County Public Schools until2016 and has since worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked primarily with children and families, and is also seeing adults. She uses solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, client-centered therapy.Barbara earned her BA from Michigan State University, her MA in Counseling from George Washington University in 1983, and an
Barbara earned her BA from Michigan State University, her MA in Counseling from George Washington University in 1983, and an advanced certificate in Counseling from GWU in 2014. She has over 30 years of counseling experience. She worked as a school counselor for Fairfax County Public Schools until2016 and has since worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked primarily with children and families, and is also seeing adults. She uses solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, client-centered therapy.Barbara earned her BA from Michigan State University, her MA in Counseling from George Washington University in 1983, and an
I operate from a holistic and culturally integrative treatment approach, addressing the emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural well-being of my clients. Individually tailoring each session to address the unique needs of my clients is an essential part of my therapeutic approach. Specifically, I integrate their values, beliefs, and life experiences. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their goals, find a sense of purpose, feel grounded in themselves, and live a meaningful life.
I operate from a holistic and culturally integrative treatment approach, addressing the emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural well-being of my clients. Individually tailoring each session to address the unique needs of my clients is an essential part of my therapeutic approach. Specifically, I integrate their values, beliefs, and life experiences. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them achieve their goals, find a sense of purpose, feel grounded in themselves, and live a meaningful life.
Treatment is holistic, integrating high quality mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies to support clients not only in achieving desired goals but in finding true healing and transformation.
I specialize in working with teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, and trauma. Many people I work with feel stuck in their lives and have lost their sense of direction, purpose, and meaning. Filled with negative self-judgment, fear, anxiety, disconnection and hopelessness, they are looking to find a deep sense of peace, inspiration, and empowerment to live the life they really long for.
Treatment is holistic, integrating high quality mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies to support clients not only in achieving desired goals but in finding true healing and transformation.
I specialize in working with teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, and trauma. Many people I work with feel stuck in their lives and have lost their sense of direction, purpose, and meaning. Filled with negative self-judgment, fear, anxiety, disconnection and hopelessness, they are looking to find a deep sense of peace, inspiration, and empowerment to live the life they really long for.
Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, feeling down, or are experiencing chronic stress. Maybe you are adjusting to a new life change, seeking to achieve balance, or have experienced trauma. It may feel like the past or future is running the present. Collaboratively, we can achieve your goals so that you can feel better and connect to your authentic self.
Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, feeling down, or are experiencing chronic stress. Maybe you are adjusting to a new life change, seeking to achieve balance, or have experienced trauma. It may feel like the past or future is running the present. Collaboratively, we can achieve your goals so that you can feel better and connect to your authentic self.
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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.