Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Potomac Falls, VA
I have 25 years experience as a therapist working collaboratively to help clients reach their goals using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, ACT, and Exposure and Response Prevention.
Do you struggle with OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma or other challenges that affect the way you relate to yourself and others? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed as your world has become smaller? Do you wonder what life could be like if you could turn things around so you could expand your world and have meaningful relationships? Do you feel that no one listens or understands you? It shouldn’t be this difficult to live a better life and to be your best self.
I have 25 years experience as a therapist working collaboratively to help clients reach their goals using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, ACT, and Exposure and Response Prevention.
Do you struggle with OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma or other challenges that affect the way you relate to yourself and others? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed as your world has become smaller? Do you wonder what life could be like if you could turn things around so you could expand your world and have meaningful relationships? Do you feel that no one listens or understands you? It shouldn’t be this difficult to live a better life and to be your best self.
Marjorie Davis, Restoration Counseling, Supervisor
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCATP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Typically I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT) and exposure response prevention (ERP) The goal is to take the power away from the anxiety.
Restoring strength, finding hope, growing wisdom. We all experience hardships. But your struggles do not need to define you, nor do they need to steal your hope and joy. I have has worked with clients who experience a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, substance abuse, spiritual/ faith-based struggles, family conflict, OCD, self-confidence issues, student athletes, trauma and grief/loss. In addition to seeing clients, I am the owner of Restoration Counseling so I carefully match each client with a clinician that is a good fit. The group has a dynamic team!
Typically I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy ( ACT) and exposure response prevention (ERP) The goal is to take the power away from the anxiety.
Restoring strength, finding hope, growing wisdom. We all experience hardships. But your struggles do not need to define you, nor do they need to steal your hope and joy. I have has worked with clients who experience a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, substance abuse, spiritual/ faith-based struggles, family conflict, OCD, self-confidence issues, student athletes, trauma and grief/loss. In addition to seeing clients, I am the owner of Restoration Counseling so I carefully match each client with a clinician that is a good fit. The group has a dynamic team!
I use evidence based interventions in my work, including Gottman Methods Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I work with couples and adults who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Many clients come to therapy when relationships feel strained, communication has broken down, family responsibilities feel heavy, or alcohol or drug use is affecting their lives or relationships. I help clients understand patterns that keep them stuck, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll find a path forward with greater clarity, connection, and confidence.
I use evidence based interventions in my work, including Gottman Methods Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I work with couples and adults who feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Many clients come to therapy when relationships feel strained, communication has broken down, family responsibilities feel heavy, or alcohol or drug use is affecting their lives or relationships. I help clients understand patterns that keep them stuck, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll find a path forward with greater clarity, connection, and confidence.
One thing we can be sure of is that life will take unexpected twists and turns. Along the way we can stray from ourselves, loose our essence, and feel overwhelmed. Through therapy, we can reclaim ourselves and build on our natural intuition.
Growing up in a blended and bilingual household—speaking English and Spanish—I understand how important culture and experiences are in shaping perspective. Clients have shared feelings of relief and comfort knowing that I am knowledgeable of common experiences and aspects that exist within their communities. The therapeutic work can begin without the exhaustive process of explaining everything!
One thing we can be sure of is that life will take unexpected twists and turns. Along the way we can stray from ourselves, loose our essence, and feel overwhelmed. Through therapy, we can reclaim ourselves and build on our natural intuition.
Growing up in a blended and bilingual household—speaking English and Spanish—I understand how important culture and experiences are in shaping perspective. Clients have shared feelings of relief and comfort knowing that I am knowledgeable of common experiences and aspects that exist within their communities. The therapeutic work can begin without the exhaustive process of explaining everything!
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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.
My approach is ACT-led and integrates CBT, CPT, mindfulness, and nervous-system regulation.
I work with adults across California and Virginia who are navigating PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), attachment wounds, anxiety, or moral injury. I provide secure telehealth in both states, with limited in-person sessions in Folsom, CA by appointment. My practice focuses on evidence-based care tailored to high-responsibility lives. I often support veterans, first responders, federal and security-clearance professionals, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ adults who value privacy, depth, and a clinician who understands the weight of their roles.
My approach is ACT-led and integrates CBT, CPT, mindfulness, and nervous-system regulation.
I work with adults across California and Virginia who are navigating PTSD, complex trauma (C-PTSD), attachment wounds, anxiety, or moral injury. I provide secure telehealth in both states, with limited in-person sessions in Folsom, CA by appointment. My practice focuses on evidence-based care tailored to high-responsibility lives. I often support veterans, first responders, federal and security-clearance professionals, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ adults who value privacy, depth, and a clinician who understands the weight of their roles.
Reaching out for help is a brave step, whether you are dealing with prolonged mental health challenges or need help processing difficult life events and relationships. It would be an honor to walk with you on your journey. I am passionate about walking with others towards wholeness, healing, and freedom. I take a client-centered, relationally-focused, and trauma-informed approach to counseling, drawing on various modalities to best meet clients’ needs. I believe healing happens when we feel seen, known, and cared for, and I prioritize creating a warm and safe environment for all of my clients to experience security and healing.
Reaching out for help is a brave step, whether you are dealing with prolonged mental health challenges or need help processing difficult life events and relationships. It would be an honor to walk with you on your journey. I am passionate about walking with others towards wholeness, healing, and freedom. I take a client-centered, relationally-focused, and trauma-informed approach to counseling, drawing on various modalities to best meet clients’ needs. I believe healing happens when we feel seen, known, and cared for, and I prioritize creating a warm and safe environment for all of my clients to experience security and healing.
Seeds Of Hope Infertility Counseling Shatiera A.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, PMH-C
4 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22209
Are you struggling with the emotional rollercoaster of infertility? Are you pregnant or postpartum and feeling overwhelmed with parenthood? Reproductive stress is a deeply personal experience that touches every corner of your life. The frustration and invisible battles can lead to feeling hopeless, making it difficult to envision a future where you're a parent. Anxiety can lead to continuous worry about what treatment options to pursue, outcome of fertility treatments, potential complications, and the financial burden of treatments. Reach out to me for support on this journey, you are not alone. Schedule an intake today!
Are you struggling with the emotional rollercoaster of infertility? Are you pregnant or postpartum and feeling overwhelmed with parenthood? Reproductive stress is a deeply personal experience that touches every corner of your life. The frustration and invisible battles can lead to feeling hopeless, making it difficult to envision a future where you're a parent. Anxiety can lead to continuous worry about what treatment options to pursue, outcome of fertility treatments, potential complications, and the financial burden of treatments. Reach out to me for support on this journey, you are not alone. Schedule an intake today!
I enjoy working with older teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions (both big and small). I believe therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and grounded in where you are right now. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches while always staying attuned to you as a person, not just a set of symptoms.
I enjoy working with older teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions (both big and small). I believe therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and grounded in where you are right now. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches while always staying attuned to you as a person, not just a set of symptoms.
Seeking a compassionate guide for your journey? Look no further. I offer empathetic, judgment-free support to help you navigate challenges and embark on transformation. My person-centered approach ensures a tailored experience. By actively listening and asking thoughtful questions, I empower you to discover solutions that resonate with your unique needs, fostering autonomy. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, I assist in gaining control over thoughts and behaviors. Together, we reshape negative patterns, cultivating a positive mindset. Mindfulness enhances self-awareness, providing tools for stress management.
Seeking a compassionate guide for your journey? Look no further. I offer empathetic, judgment-free support to help you navigate challenges and embark on transformation. My person-centered approach ensures a tailored experience. By actively listening and asking thoughtful questions, I empower you to discover solutions that resonate with your unique needs, fostering autonomy. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, I assist in gaining control over thoughts and behaviors. Together, we reshape negative patterns, cultivating a positive mindset. Mindfulness enhances self-awareness, providing tools for stress management.
Ashley Hood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCM
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
A Life Empowered Counseling is a specialized provider of mobile, in-home counseling, consulting and care management services for older adults and adults with disabilities. If you or your loved one are faced with one of life's difficult transitions or coping with a disability, loss of independence, isolation, chronic illness or pain, oncology journey, depression or anxiety, life review, end of life support, grief and loss, in need of caregiver support or medical care management I may be able to help. For increased comfort, privacy and convenience, I travel to you for every session, as well as offer telephonic or video sessions.
A Life Empowered Counseling is a specialized provider of mobile, in-home counseling, consulting and care management services for older adults and adults with disabilities. If you or your loved one are faced with one of life's difficult transitions or coping with a disability, loss of independence, isolation, chronic illness or pain, oncology journey, depression or anxiety, life review, end of life support, grief and loss, in need of caregiver support or medical care management I may be able to help. For increased comfort, privacy and convenience, I travel to you for every session, as well as offer telephonic or video sessions.
I'm so glad you're here!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia offering virtual therapy. I work best with motivated individuals who feel stuck and are ready for change, even if they’re not sure where to start. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, life transitions, relationship stress, difficult family dynamics, or identity shifts. I especially love to support women and professionals balancing demanding roles and family. Through a collaborative, supportive approach, I help you understand your story, clarify your goals, and use practical tools to create meaningful, lasting change.
I'm so glad you're here!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia offering virtual therapy. I work best with motivated individuals who feel stuck and are ready for change, even if they’re not sure where to start. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, life transitions, relationship stress, difficult family dynamics, or identity shifts. I especially love to support women and professionals balancing demanding roles and family. Through a collaborative, supportive approach, I help you understand your story, clarify your goals, and use practical tools to create meaningful, lasting change.
I utilize evidence based treatment modalities including; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and am trained in trauma-informed therapies and attachment-based approaches Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family System IFS/parts work.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I believe in a collaborative and authentic client-centered approach. I think it is important to instill change through exploration, problem-solving, and identifying achievable goals to process and heal from symptoms of emotional distress.
I utilize evidence based treatment modalities including; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and am trained in trauma-informed therapies and attachment-based approaches Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family System IFS/parts work.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I believe in a collaborative and authentic client-centered approach. I think it is important to instill change through exploration, problem-solving, and identifying achievable goals to process and heal from symptoms of emotional distress.
Carrie McDaniel, LPC, Individual & Couples Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sterling, VA 20166
I ground myself in evidence-based maps for lasting change, including Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment, ACT, and Psychodynamic therapy.
You may find yourself people-pleasing, withdrawing, overfunctioning, or longing for closeness, unsure how to truly let someone in. You may be experiencing anxiety that never settles, pain that lingers, or relationship patterns that keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to change them. These struggles aren't failures, but ways you learned to survive when connection felt uncertain, needs went unmet, or emotions felt too big to experience alone. The strategies that once protected you, or got you the crumbs of what you needed, may now leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, and far from the closeness, compassion, and calm you long for.
I ground myself in evidence-based maps for lasting change, including Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment, ACT, and Psychodynamic therapy.
You may find yourself people-pleasing, withdrawing, overfunctioning, or longing for closeness, unsure how to truly let someone in. You may be experiencing anxiety that never settles, pain that lingers, or relationship patterns that keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to change them. These struggles aren't failures, but ways you learned to survive when connection felt uncertain, needs went unmet, or emotions felt too big to experience alone. The strategies that once protected you, or got you the crumbs of what you needed, may now leave you feeling stuck, exhausted, and far from the closeness, compassion, and calm you long for.
Welcome, my name is Grace Maher, and I am currently a Resident in Counseling in Northern Virginia. Taking the first step to begin therapy or find a therapist can be an overwhelming task, and I value providing support for you on your mental health journey. My goal is to help you make positive changes in your life and improve your overall well-being in any way I can. I prioritize providing an affirming and supportive space for all clients as well as exploring each person's identities and strengths. I am passionate about providing support and care to teens and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Welcome, my name is Grace Maher, and I am currently a Resident in Counseling in Northern Virginia. Taking the first step to begin therapy or find a therapist can be an overwhelming task, and I value providing support for you on your mental health journey. My goal is to help you make positive changes in your life and improve your overall well-being in any way I can. I prioritize providing an affirming and supportive space for all clients as well as exploring each person's identities and strengths. I am passionate about providing support and care to teens and those in the LGBTQ+ community.
You’ve been pushing through, doing what needs to be done, but under the surface, you’re tired, mentally and emotionally drained. Maybe it’s stress, loss, transitions, school, work or relationships. Now everything feels like too much, and nothing feels steady. Our work isn’t about quick fixes or pretending everything’s fine. We’ll sort through what others don’t see: the guilt behind the smile, the quiet panic, the tension in your body. From silently carrying emotional overwhelm and uncertainty, to finally having space to slow down, feel, process, and reconnect with a grounded sense of self and direction.
You’ve been pushing through, doing what needs to be done, but under the surface, you’re tired, mentally and emotionally drained. Maybe it’s stress, loss, transitions, school, work or relationships. Now everything feels like too much, and nothing feels steady. Our work isn’t about quick fixes or pretending everything’s fine. We’ll sort through what others don’t see: the guilt behind the smile, the quiet panic, the tension in your body. From silently carrying emotional overwhelm and uncertainty, to finally having space to slow down, feel, process, and reconnect with a grounded sense of self and direction.
I specialize in creating a supportive and compassionate space for individuals navigating major life transitions, feelings of despair, and existential anxiety. Whether you’re experiencing uncertainty about your life's direction, grappling with overwhelming emotions, or questioning your purpose and meaning, my therapeutic approach emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and self-discovery. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward greater clarity, healing, and personal growth. Let's collaborate to find a path toward renewed contentment, purpose, and fulfillment.
I specialize in creating a supportive and compassionate space for individuals navigating major life transitions, feelings of despair, and existential anxiety. Whether you’re experiencing uncertainty about your life's direction, grappling with overwhelming emotions, or questioning your purpose and meaning, my therapeutic approach emphasizes empowerment, resilience, and self-discovery. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward greater clarity, healing, and personal growth. Let's collaborate to find a path toward renewed contentment, purpose, and fulfillment.
As insight deepens, additional modalities like ACT, CPT or BAT will help us build more emotional flexibility, and values-driven action.
Have you been carrying far too much for far too long? Are you a person who quietly battles the toll of high stress, anxiety, depression, or effects of past trauma, all while trying to keep life moving forward for you or your family? You might be hoping for a sense of relief, steadiness, or just want to feel like yourself again, but aren't sure where to start or if things can actually get better. In my practice, I support people just like you. I offer a safe space for your experiences to be taken seriously, and explored with care. If this sounds like you, I am so happy we have connected and so grateful for an opportunity to help.
As insight deepens, additional modalities like ACT, CPT or BAT will help us build more emotional flexibility, and values-driven action.
Have you been carrying far too much for far too long? Are you a person who quietly battles the toll of high stress, anxiety, depression, or effects of past trauma, all while trying to keep life moving forward for you or your family? You might be hoping for a sense of relief, steadiness, or just want to feel like yourself again, but aren't sure where to start or if things can actually get better. In my practice, I support people just like you. I offer a safe space for your experiences to be taken seriously, and explored with care. If this sounds like you, I am so happy we have connected and so grateful for an opportunity to help.
Therapy is a path to freedom; it's about creating greater psychological flexibility and the chance to break unhelpful habits and to make choices based on what's actually important to us. In order to do this, we need to learn about ourselves better and to understand how we've learned to handle life in the way that we do. Are you interested in getting to know your real, authentic self that exists beyond habits, social rules, and your own learning experiences? Are you interested in a contemplative, mindfulness-based approach to utilizing your own capacity for compassion and growth? If so, let's talk.
Therapy is a path to freedom; it's about creating greater psychological flexibility and the chance to break unhelpful habits and to make choices based on what's actually important to us. In order to do this, we need to learn about ourselves better and to understand how we've learned to handle life in the way that we do. Are you interested in getting to know your real, authentic self that exists beyond habits, social rules, and your own learning experiences? Are you interested in a contemplative, mindfulness-based approach to utilizing your own capacity for compassion and growth? If so, let's talk.
LGBTQ+ individuals, including transgender and gender-diverse clients, may seek support in self- acceptance, relationships, or personal growth.
I provide a collaborative, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences with compassion. Using person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and brain-based interventions, I help clients navigate identity, transitions, anxiety, and stress while building resilience and self- acceptance.
LGBTQ+ individuals, including transgender and gender-diverse clients, may seek support in self- acceptance, relationships, or personal growth.
I provide a collaborative, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences with compassion. Using person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and brain-based interventions, I help clients navigate identity, transitions, anxiety, and stress while building resilience and self- acceptance.
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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.