Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Oakton, VA
Online scheduling! Over 20 years experience. Late night appointments available until 10pm. I enjoy working with couples that are passionate about each other and want real understanding with each other and better communication. I have counseled hundreds of couples using a variety of methods but primarily using the research based Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT). Generally couples need at least 7 sessions to really understand their unique underlying issues in the context of GMCT and to develop ways to move forward. Trauma focused approaches to betrayal recovery and learning new ways to relate to one another and remake your life.
Online scheduling! Over 20 years experience. Late night appointments available until 10pm. I enjoy working with couples that are passionate about each other and want real understanding with each other and better communication. I have counseled hundreds of couples using a variety of methods but primarily using the research based Gottman Method Couples Therapy (GMCT). Generally couples need at least 7 sessions to really understand their unique underlying issues in the context of GMCT and to develop ways to move forward. Trauma focused approaches to betrayal recovery and learning new ways to relate to one another and remake your life.
I am enthusiastic about helping people become the best versions of themselves. My passion is helping clients struggling with eating disorders, trauma, and common co-occurring mood disorders. As a Clinical Director, Program Manager, and Therapist at various facilities I am comfortable speaking with individuals, family systems, and community groups (Educators and PTAs) about eating disorder presentation and. treatment I am able to assess level of care needs as well as provide recommendations and support to clients and families struggling in the face of an eating disorder.
I am enthusiastic about helping people become the best versions of themselves. My passion is helping clients struggling with eating disorders, trauma, and common co-occurring mood disorders. As a Clinical Director, Program Manager, and Therapist at various facilities I am comfortable speaking with individuals, family systems, and community groups (Educators and PTAs) about eating disorder presentation and. treatment I am able to assess level of care needs as well as provide recommendations and support to clients and families struggling in the face of an eating disorder.
I utilize a person-centered approach and incorporate skills from mindfulness, solutions-focused, acceptance and commitment ( ACT), and cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapeutic modalities based on your individual needs.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma treatment.
I have experience working with individuals experiencing grief and loss, effects of traumatic brain injury, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am also closely allied with LGBTQ+, sex worker, and secular/nonreligious communities.
I utilize a person-centered approach and incorporate skills from mindfulness, solutions-focused, acceptance and commitment ( ACT), and cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapeutic modalities based on your individual needs.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma treatment.
I have experience working with individuals experiencing grief and loss, effects of traumatic brain injury, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am also closely allied with LGBTQ+, sex worker, and secular/nonreligious communities.
Are you experiencing lies, abuse, and disrespect in your home or family or even at work? The early promises of life might now seem illusory, and you feel trapped under a mountain of shame, regret, anger, self-recrimination, and confusion. You're paralyzed by not knowing what to do, or perhaps, how to do it. You imagine your desired freedom or empowerment will negatively affect those you love. It's as if you are a fading shadow of who you once thought yourself to be and fear that someday, your shadow will be blotted out entirely. Your children, relatives, friends, neighbors, and co-workers have no idea of your desperation.
Are you experiencing lies, abuse, and disrespect in your home or family or even at work? The early promises of life might now seem illusory, and you feel trapped under a mountain of shame, regret, anger, self-recrimination, and confusion. You're paralyzed by not knowing what to do, or perhaps, how to do it. You imagine your desired freedom or empowerment will negatively affect those you love. It's as if you are a fading shadow of who you once thought yourself to be and fear that someday, your shadow will be blotted out entirely. Your children, relatives, friends, neighbors, and co-workers have no idea of your desperation.
I'm the therapist to contact when you need more than traditional "talk therapy" and want real and meaningful change or when you want to "find your Self." I provide virtual adult therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, work stress, and health issues. We'd be a good fit for therapy if you're ready to commit to meeting regularly and open to examining your concerns (and life) in new ways. I believe most people have what they need to overcome their issues, but they may need a shift in perspective or support through change.
I'm the therapist to contact when you need more than traditional "talk therapy" and want real and meaningful change or when you want to "find your Self." I provide virtual adult therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, work stress, and health issues. We'd be a good fit for therapy if you're ready to commit to meeting regularly and open to examining your concerns (and life) in new ways. I believe most people have what they need to overcome their issues, but they may need a shift in perspective or support through change.
Fairfax Mental Health and Wellness (FMHW) provides integrated psychiatric, therapy, and advanced treatment services across Virginia, Maryland, and DC. We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, OCD, adjustment and mood disorders, and more. Our team delivers personalized, evidence-based care, including medication management, psychotherapy, psychological testing, and innovative options like Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. Accepting new patients and most major insurances. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Jennifer Shore, FMHW now includes 50+ clinicians serving ages 5–60.
Fairfax Mental Health and Wellness (FMHW) provides integrated psychiatric, therapy, and advanced treatment services across Virginia, Maryland, and DC. We treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, PTSD, OCD, adjustment and mood disorders, and more. Our team delivers personalized, evidence-based care, including medication management, psychotherapy, psychological testing, and innovative options like Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. Accepting new patients and most major insurances. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Jennifer Shore, FMHW now includes 50+ clinicians serving ages 5–60.
I have over ten years of experience working with older adolescents and adults of diverse cultural backgrounds and intersecting identities. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment that fosters a relationship where you feel accepted, empowered, and able to express and gently explore vulnerable and painful feelings and thoughts. I am empathetic and not afraid to get down in the pit with you to explore the darkness and honor how the pain in your life illuminates what is most important to you.
I have over ten years of experience working with older adolescents and adults of diverse cultural backgrounds and intersecting identities. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment that fosters a relationship where you feel accepted, empowered, and able to express and gently explore vulnerable and painful feelings and thoughts. I am empathetic and not afraid to get down in the pit with you to explore the darkness and honor how the pain in your life illuminates what is most important to you.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I thoroughly enjoy my role in helping others to reach their goals. I have worked with individuals, families, and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings within the DC Metro area. Specifically, I have experience with adults, adolescents, and children presenting with a variety of concerns and needs. I have also had the privilege of serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays in both private, in-home, and educational settings.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I thoroughly enjoy my role in helping others to reach their goals. I have worked with individuals, families, and groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings within the DC Metro area. Specifically, I have experience with adults, adolescents, and children presenting with a variety of concerns and needs. I have also had the privilege of serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays in both private, in-home, and educational settings.
I’ve spent the past nine years helping people untangle the weight of trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles. My approach isn’t about just coping—it’s about healing. A place where honest dialogue is the pathway to truth and truth is the key for healing.
I’ve spent the past nine years helping people untangle the weight of trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship struggles. My approach isn’t about just coping—it’s about healing. A place where honest dialogue is the pathway to truth and truth is the key for healing.
I am in- network with Anthem BCBS & Kaiser Permanente. If you or your child are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you're not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. I work with clients and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and life transitions. Using evidence-based therapy and body-based practices, I help you heal in mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll create a safe space for growth, resilience, and lasting change. I know the importance of culturally sensitive therapy and I enjoy supporting BIPOC individuals. I incorporate faith and spirituality into therapy if requested.
I am in- network with Anthem BCBS & Kaiser Permanente. If you or your child are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, you're not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. I work with clients and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and life transitions. Using evidence-based therapy and body-based practices, I help you heal in mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll create a safe space for growth, resilience, and lasting change. I know the importance of culturally sensitive therapy and I enjoy supporting BIPOC individuals. I incorporate faith and spirituality into therapy if requested.
License Independent Clinical Social Worker, in Washington State (2013), California (2019) and Virginia (2020) to present. 30 years of social work experience. I can help with with Child& Family Services, drugs treatment and recovery, 12 steps and inpatient treatment from a Christian view. Family Dynamics, and high-risk relationships, with high-risk families. I worked as a Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC), also I provided services as a VA therapist and social worker. I am certified as a YWCA, Domestic Violence, counselor. I use many modalities including Mindfulness, DBT, CBT, PTSD, combat PTSD.
License Independent Clinical Social Worker, in Washington State (2013), California (2019) and Virginia (2020) to present. 30 years of social work experience. I can help with with Child& Family Services, drugs treatment and recovery, 12 steps and inpatient treatment from a Christian view. Family Dynamics, and high-risk relationships, with high-risk families. I worked as a Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC), also I provided services as a VA therapist and social worker. I am certified as a YWCA, Domestic Violence, counselor. I use many modalities including Mindfulness, DBT, CBT, PTSD, combat PTSD.
Adam Lang, Pain, Illness, Identity & Relationships
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adults and couples carrying relationship strain, chronic stress, grief, identity questions, or the emotional impact of illness, pain, infertility, or medical trauma. Perhaps you are the one who keeps functioning, caring for others, or holding everything together while feeling increasingly disconnected from yourself. As a couple, you may be caught in cycles of pursuit, withdrawal, caregiving, or silence. I work with adults and couples, including men, LGBTQIA+ clients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, who want to understand these patterns and feel more connected, grounded, and fully themselves.
I work with adults and couples carrying relationship strain, chronic stress, grief, identity questions, or the emotional impact of illness, pain, infertility, or medical trauma. Perhaps you are the one who keeps functioning, caring for others, or holding everything together while feeling increasingly disconnected from yourself. As a couple, you may be caught in cycles of pursuit, withdrawal, caregiving, or silence. I work with adults and couples, including men, LGBTQIA+ clients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, who want to understand these patterns and feel more connected, grounded, and fully themselves.
Finding the right therapist can make a meaningful difference in how helpful therapy feels. I believe change happens within a thoughtful and trusting therapeutic relationship, where there is space to reflect, understand patterns, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
Finding the right therapist can make a meaningful difference in how helpful therapy feels. I believe change happens within a thoughtful and trusting therapeutic relationship, where there is space to reflect, understand patterns, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
I believe meaningful therapy begins with a genuine connection. By building strong therapeutic relationships and understanding my clients as whole individuals—beyond any diagnosis—I strive to support healing and collaborate with individuals and couples on their journey toward greater fulfillment in life
As a multicultural therapist, I bring both clinical knowledge and lived experience into therapy. This allows me to help clients navigate the complex interpersonal and societal systems that often impact their well-being.
I believe meaningful therapy begins with a genuine connection. By building strong therapeutic relationships and understanding my clients as whole individuals—beyond any diagnosis—I strive to support healing and collaborate with individuals and couples on their journey toward greater fulfillment in life
As a multicultural therapist, I bring both clinical knowledge and lived experience into therapy. This allows me to help clients navigate the complex interpersonal and societal systems that often impact their well-being.
Jennifer at Northern Virginia Counseling Solutions
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, MSW, MBA
Serves Area
I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and other integrative methods.
You’re the person others rely on. At work, at home, and in the many roles you carry, you’re used to being capable, responsible, and there when people need you. From the outside, you may seem to be doing just fine. But privately, you may be feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself than you’d like.
Therapy can give you a place to step out of those roles for a while, to slow down, and pay attention to what you need.
I draw from evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and other integrative methods.
You’re the person others rely on. At work, at home, and in the many roles you carry, you’re used to being capable, responsible, and there when people need you. From the outside, you may seem to be doing just fine. But privately, you may be feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself than you’d like.
Therapy can give you a place to step out of those roles for a while, to slow down, and pay attention to what you need.
I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I help people recover from PTSD and other trauma-related challenges. Starting therapy can feel like a big step—especially for those impacted by difficult life experiences. I aim to make that step easier by offering a supportive, collaborative, and accepting relationship that empowers you to make meaningful changes. While my primary interest lies in trauma recovery, I also work with related concerns such as moral injury, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Moral injury refers to profound distress and impaired functioning resulting from experiences that violate deeply held moral beliefs.
I also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I help people recover from PTSD and other trauma-related challenges. Starting therapy can feel like a big step—especially for those impacted by difficult life experiences. I aim to make that step easier by offering a supportive, collaborative, and accepting relationship that empowers you to make meaningful changes. While my primary interest lies in trauma recovery, I also work with related concerns such as moral injury, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Moral injury refers to profound distress and impaired functioning resulting from experiences that violate deeply held moral beliefs.
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This helps to reduce shame around the behaviors and encourages acceptance of oneself that unblocks patients and leads to change.
I work therapeutically with adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in the treatment of reproductive mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I have conducted individual and group therapy with people with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings.
This helps to reduce shame around the behaviors and encourages acceptance of oneself that unblocks patients and leads to change.
I work therapeutically with adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in the treatment of reproductive mood disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I have conducted individual and group therapy with people with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder in inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings.
Specializing in trauma therapy and EMDR for women recovering from narcissistic abuse, betrayal trauma, and PTSD. Many of my clients find themselves questioning their reality, feeling emotionally depleted, or struggling to trust themselves after painful relationships. You may feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, anxiety, hypervigilance, or emotional overwhelm. Together, we create a safe, collaborative space to process your experiences, regain clarity, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing.
Specializing in trauma therapy and EMDR for women recovering from narcissistic abuse, betrayal trauma, and PTSD. Many of my clients find themselves questioning their reality, feeling emotionally depleted, or struggling to trust themselves after painful relationships. You may feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, anxiety, hypervigilance, or emotional overwhelm. Together, we create a safe, collaborative space to process your experiences, regain clarity, reconnect with yourself, and move toward healing.
I integrate ACT, DBT, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to help clients build skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.
You deserve a life where your emotions, relationships, and strengths feel manageable and meaningful. Together, we can build the skills to get there. I provide therapy and assessments in English and Spanish for adults, couples, and families. I specialize in supporting clients with emotion dysregulation, chronic self-harm, ADHD, autism, and related conditions.
I integrate ACT, DBT, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to help clients build skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.
You deserve a life where your emotions, relationships, and strengths feel manageable and meaningful. Together, we can build the skills to get there. I provide therapy and assessments in English and Spanish for adults, couples, and families. I specialize in supporting clients with emotion dysregulation, chronic self-harm, ADHD, autism, and related conditions.
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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.