Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Ruston, WA
I tend to draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to help clients better understand how their thoughts, behaviors, values, and actions influence their well-being.
Sessions with me are warm, honest, and grounded. I ask thoughtful questions, make space for real emotion, and bring humor when it helps. My goal is to create a place where you feel safe, understood, and able to show up exactly as you are without judgment. As a Washington-licensed therapist, I support clients online from Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between. I accept both insurance and private pay options to make your care accessible. Reach out today to schedule an appointment.
I tend to draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to help clients better understand how their thoughts, behaviors, values, and actions influence their well-being.
Sessions with me are warm, honest, and grounded. I ask thoughtful questions, make space for real emotion, and bring humor when it helps. My goal is to create a place where you feel safe, understood, and able to show up exactly as you are without judgment. As a Washington-licensed therapist, I support clients online from Seattle to Spokane and everywhere in between. I accept both insurance and private pay options to make your care accessible. Reach out today to schedule an appointment.
I am currently accepting insurance clients (Aetna, Providence, Premera Blue Cross, Carelon) and sliding-scale private pay. You’re capable — maybe even the person others lean on. But privately, you're exhausted. You feel stuck. You push through, manage, and perform. And then the cost shows up — in your body, your moods, your relationships, your sense of self. You want to feel solid in yourself — grounded in your own power. If that sounds familiar, you may simply have never had a space that was entirely yours — where you didn't have to hold everything together. Where real, no-kidding tools help.
I am currently accepting insurance clients (Aetna, Providence, Premera Blue Cross, Carelon) and sliding-scale private pay. You’re capable — maybe even the person others lean on. But privately, you're exhausted. You feel stuck. You push through, manage, and perform. And then the cost shows up — in your body, your moods, your relationships, your sense of self. You want to feel solid in yourself — grounded in your own power. If that sounds familiar, you may simply have never had a space that was entirely yours — where you didn't have to hold everything together. Where real, no-kidding tools help.
Something happens when we sit across from someone who really sees us, hears us, and accepts us unconditionally. The relationship has the power to lift us up, shift our perspective, and bring us comfort and clarity. I'd be honored to sit across from you with the warmth, humor, compassion and skill that will support the healing and growth you are seeking. You should know that I believe in you, I will challenge you, and we will process everything together until you realize, heal, and remember the strength you have to live the life you want for yourself.
Something happens when we sit across from someone who really sees us, hears us, and accepts us unconditionally. The relationship has the power to lift us up, shift our perspective, and bring us comfort and clarity. I'd be honored to sit across from you with the warmth, humor, compassion and skill that will support the healing and growth you are seeking. You should know that I believe in you, I will challenge you, and we will process everything together until you realize, heal, and remember the strength you have to live the life you want for yourself.
You think fast, feel deeply, and hold a lot. From the outside, you seem steady and functioning. On the inside? You're scanning every emotion in the room, running 12 open tabs at once: other people’s feelings, systems, outcomes, and unspoken needs. You’re the go-to for problem-solving. But your own burnout or emotional overwhelm isn’t something you can think your way out of. I work with deep processors stuck in overdrive—people who are perceptive, layered, and often wondering if they’re “too much.” Together, we listen for what’s underneath and start shifting the patterns keeping you stuck.
You think fast, feel deeply, and hold a lot. From the outside, you seem steady and functioning. On the inside? You're scanning every emotion in the room, running 12 open tabs at once: other people’s feelings, systems, outcomes, and unspoken needs. You’re the go-to for problem-solving. But your own burnout or emotional overwhelm isn’t something you can think your way out of. I work with deep processors stuck in overdrive—people who are perceptive, layered, and often wondering if they’re “too much.” Together, we listen for what’s underneath and start shifting the patterns keeping you stuck.
Amy L St
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I draw from a variety of evidence-based practices including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy's (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and I honor the courage it takes to reach out. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and work through life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, or major life transitions, therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. With 23+ years of clinical experience, I help adults navigate personal, professional, and emotional challenges while reconnecting with their strengths and creating lasting change.
I draw from a variety of evidence-based practices including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy's (CBT), Trauma-Informed Care, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and I honor the courage it takes to reach out. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, feel heard, and work through life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, or major life transitions, therapy can help you gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. With 23+ years of clinical experience, I help adults navigate personal, professional, and emotional challenges while reconnecting with their strengths and creating lasting change.
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Do you find yourself longing for closer, more authentic relationships? Maybe you feel stuck in painful patterns with a partner, unsure how to repair a rupture, or wishing you had the confidence to connect more deeply with others. You don’t have to figure this out alone. I work with groups, couples, and individuals who want to heal old wounds, communicate more effectively, and feel less isolated. In groups especially, you’ll have the chance to practice new ways of relating and discover that real connection is possible. Together, we’ll create a supportive space for repair, growth, and lasting change.
Do you find yourself longing for closer, more authentic relationships? Maybe you feel stuck in painful patterns with a partner, unsure how to repair a rupture, or wishing you had the confidence to connect more deeply with others. You don’t have to figure this out alone. I work with groups, couples, and individuals who want to heal old wounds, communicate more effectively, and feel less isolated. In groups especially, you’ll have the chance to practice new ways of relating and discover that real connection is possible. Together, we’ll create a supportive space for repair, growth, and lasting change.
I find people are far more capable and resilient than they realize. My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic and person-centered. Whether the challenge stems from anxiety, depression, trauma or conflict within your relationship, skills can be learned to navigate your life circumstance. Relationships make up the core of who we are as human beings and effort is needed to learn skills to communicate, have healthier conflict resolution or restructure a relationship to fit our needs (with others and self).
I find people are far more capable and resilient than they realize. My approach to therapy is collaborative, eclectic and person-centered. Whether the challenge stems from anxiety, depression, trauma or conflict within your relationship, skills can be learned to navigate your life circumstance. Relationships make up the core of who we are as human beings and effort is needed to learn skills to communicate, have healthier conflict resolution or restructure a relationship to fit our needs (with others and self).
Let me help you get unstuck! There are clinically proven ways to reduce your stress and anxiety. Your depression symptoms can improve. Are you ready for better? Therapy can help!
I'm looking for perfectionists bothered by inner critics, high achievers plagued with low self-esteem, and dreamers scared to take the next step. I use a trauma informed and patient-centered approach that can help you regain control of your life.
Ask yourself, "do I even like me?" If the answer is "no", let's meet!
Let me help you get unstuck! There are clinically proven ways to reduce your stress and anxiety. Your depression symptoms can improve. Are you ready for better? Therapy can help!
I'm looking for perfectionists bothered by inner critics, high achievers plagued with low self-esteem, and dreamers scared to take the next step. I use a trauma informed and patient-centered approach that can help you regain control of your life.
Ask yourself, "do I even like me?" If the answer is "no", let's meet!
Most people think you’re doing fine. You go to work and move through your day, but no one can see how much you’re struggling inside. You may feel depressed, anxious, or completely worn down. Some days all you want to do is sleep or shut the world out. The self-criticism and doubt can feel constant. You may want to reach out for help, yet part of you feels guilty for needing support. After putting everyone else first for so long, you may have lost connection with yourself. Deep down, you want to feel worthy again, like you belong, and like you have something meaningful to offer the world.
Most people think you’re doing fine. You go to work and move through your day, but no one can see how much you’re struggling inside. You may feel depressed, anxious, or completely worn down. Some days all you want to do is sleep or shut the world out. The self-criticism and doubt can feel constant. You may want to reach out for help, yet part of you feels guilty for needing support. After putting everyone else first for so long, you may have lost connection with yourself. Deep down, you want to feel worthy again, like you belong, and like you have something meaningful to offer the world.
Edward Na is a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) at LifeStance Health, providing expert mental health support to individuals across Washington State. Specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and ADHD, Edward brings a wealth of experience to his work with adolescents, young adults, and adults. His approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based therapies, ensuring that each client receives personalized care that meets their unique needs. Edward is particularly passionate about working with teenagers and young adults, helping them navigate the challenges of adolescence and early adulthood.Edward Na
Edward Na is a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) at LifeStance Health, providing expert mental health support to individuals across Washington State. Specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and ADHD, Edward brings a wealth of experience to his work with adolescents, young adults, and adults. His approach is deeply rooted in evidence-based therapies, ensuring that each client receives personalized care that meets their unique needs. Edward is particularly passionate about working with teenagers and young adults, helping them navigate the challenges of adolescence and early adulthood.Edward Na
Therapy is a vulnerable process, and my goal is to meet clients where they’re at and work with them in a warm, engaging, and direct manner. I work with clients collaboratively, seeing you as the expert of your own life and me as a third party to help see patterns, ask questions, and hold difficult things with you. My goal is to see holistic change for each client. I work from a systems perspective, meaning I incorporate the way your family, friends, community, work, etc. affect who you are. With this knowledge, we can build healthy frameworks and relationships.
Therapy is a vulnerable process, and my goal is to meet clients where they’re at and work with them in a warm, engaging, and direct manner. I work with clients collaboratively, seeing you as the expert of your own life and me as a third party to help see patterns, ask questions, and hold difficult things with you. My goal is to see holistic change for each client. I work from a systems perspective, meaning I incorporate the way your family, friends, community, work, etc. affect who you are. With this knowledge, we can build healthy frameworks and relationships.
I support couples and other relationship constellations in finding their way back to connection through honesty, healing, and courage. I enjoy working with folks who have felt stuck but don't want to give up on their relationship. Together we will foster trust, explore relevant context such as culture and background, and build the skills to love and communicate more freely.
I support couples and other relationship constellations in finding their way back to connection through honesty, healing, and courage. I enjoy working with folks who have felt stuck but don't want to give up on their relationship. Together we will foster trust, explore relevant context such as culture and background, and build the skills to love and communicate more freely.
In today's chaotic world, everyone faces unique challenges that can affect their physical and mental well-being. Whether you are struggling with managing emotions, overcoming grief and loss, or looking for a way to enhance your coping skills, therapy can be an authentic space to explore and make sense of the chaos all around and inside us! I strive to make that space collaborative and non-judgmental so you can be who you are and work towards who you desire to be.
In today's chaotic world, everyone faces unique challenges that can affect their physical and mental well-being. Whether you are struggling with managing emotions, overcoming grief and loss, or looking for a way to enhance your coping skills, therapy can be an authentic space to explore and make sense of the chaos all around and inside us! I strive to make that space collaborative and non-judgmental so you can be who you are and work towards who you desire to be.
Greetings! My name is Tracee Anderson, LICSW, and I welcome you into the beginning of therapy - a safe place for you to share. You have made an important choice for yourself to seek support and guidance. I have almost 40 years of clinical experience and care deeply about giving clients the time they deserve to feel truly heard and to have a space to sort out their concerns. My approach is warm, empathic, respectful, non-judgmental, and evidence based.
Greetings! My name is Tracee Anderson, LICSW, and I welcome you into the beginning of therapy - a safe place for you to share. You have made an important choice for yourself to seek support and guidance. I have almost 40 years of clinical experience and care deeply about giving clients the time they deserve to feel truly heard and to have a space to sort out their concerns. My approach is warm, empathic, respectful, non-judgmental, and evidence based.
Great to meet you! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing individual and group therapy. I specialize in trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, relationship stressors, and couples concerns. I am warm, direct, and honest. I bring my full self into therapy- empathetic, engaged, and honest. I'll listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and offer observations and tools that are useful. I believe in the therapist-client connection and mutual respect.
Great to meet you! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing individual and group therapy. I specialize in trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, interpersonal challenges, relationship stressors, and couples concerns. I am warm, direct, and honest. I bring my full self into therapy- empathetic, engaged, and honest. I'll listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and offer observations and tools that are useful. I believe in the therapist-client connection and mutual respect.
Life is full of challenges, but you don't have to stay stuck in suffering.
Maybe anxiety has taken over your life, childhood experiences still shape how you feel, or chronic stress has left you exhausted and disconnected from yourself. You may be navigating a major life change or simply wondering why you no longer feel like yourself. While suffering is part of being human, it doesn't have to define your life. Therapy can help you heal, reconnect with yourself, and build a life with greater peace, resilience, and fulfillment.
Life is full of challenges, but you don't have to stay stuck in suffering.
Maybe anxiety has taken over your life, childhood experiences still shape how you feel, or chronic stress has left you exhausted and disconnected from yourself. You may be navigating a major life change or simply wondering why you no longer feel like yourself. While suffering is part of being human, it doesn't have to define your life. Therapy can help you heal, reconnect with yourself, and build a life with greater peace, resilience, and fulfillment.
Robert Sherman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington who has been practicing since 2001. He has a Master of Social Work and maintains continuing education credits yearly. Robert offers a friendly space for assessing your needs. He has good experience helping others cope better with life experience and the stresses that come into our lives. Robert has experience helping others overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, difficult change processes, and stress management. Robert’s clients are inspiring, and the work is very satisfying.Robert Sherman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Wash
Robert Sherman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington who has been practicing since 2001. He has a Master of Social Work and maintains continuing education credits yearly. Robert offers a friendly space for assessing your needs. He has good experience helping others cope better with life experience and the stresses that come into our lives. Robert has experience helping others overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, difficult change processes, and stress management. Robert’s clients are inspiring, and the work is very satisfying.Robert Sherman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Wash
I am John Kopp, and it is a pleasure to meet you. Living as a human being is inherently difficult. Pain, change, and loss are guaranteed. When you add the slings and arrows of trauma to the baseline difficulty of being alive, it makes sense that you are looking for help. Nothing about your reaction is wrong.
My clients are adults working through trauma, grief, depression, and the weight of experiences that would have broken anyone. You do not need to justify why you are here. You need a space to tell the truth about what has happened, with someone who is not going to flinch.
I am John Kopp, and it is a pleasure to meet you. Living as a human being is inherently difficult. Pain, change, and loss are guaranteed. When you add the slings and arrows of trauma to the baseline difficulty of being alive, it makes sense that you are looking for help. Nothing about your reaction is wrong.
My clients are adults working through trauma, grief, depression, and the weight of experiences that would have broken anyone. You do not need to justify why you are here. You need a space to tell the truth about what has happened, with someone who is not going to flinch.
While I work with the seeds of several approaches to bring significant, meaningful, and personalized healing and growth to even the most stuck souls, our journey together will be rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which is an evidence-based and empowering approach that involves mindfully accepting thoughts and feelings while committing to values-aligned action.
Are you a midlife mom who is struggling with overwhelm and anxiety? You’re not alone if you’ve spent years pouring yourself into the loving care of others, only to find yourself lost and depleted in caregiver burnout. You’ve been buffering and co-regulating the emotions of your loved ones to the point that it feels like your own nervous system is collapsing under the weight. You’ve been over-functioning in support of a fulfilling life for your family that feels like it has no space for you.
While I work with the seeds of several approaches to bring significant, meaningful, and personalized healing and growth to even the most stuck souls, our journey together will be rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which is an evidence-based and empowering approach that involves mindfully accepting thoughts and feelings while committing to values-aligned action.
Are you a midlife mom who is struggling with overwhelm and anxiety? You’re not alone if you’ve spent years pouring yourself into the loving care of others, only to find yourself lost and depleted in caregiver burnout. You’ve been buffering and co-regulating the emotions of your loved ones to the point that it feels like your own nervous system is collapsing under the weight. You’ve been over-functioning in support of a fulfilling life for your family that feels like it has no space for you.
She uses a holistic approach and empirical interventions from CBT, ACT, Narrative therapy, Gottman and positive psychology.
Dr. Taylor has significant experience working with individuals with addiction, trauma, infidelity, and chronic pain or illness impacting sexuality. She understands how one’s life can change in the blink of an eye, and how goals and values can shift when life does. It is during these times that individuals, couples, and/or families, can experience varying degrees of difficultly with the transition. How an individual responds is neither right nor wrong, because everyone has their own process and journey in life.
She uses a holistic approach and empirical interventions from CBT, ACT, Narrative therapy, Gottman and positive psychology.
Dr. Taylor has significant experience working with individuals with addiction, trauma, infidelity, and chronic pain or illness impacting sexuality. She understands how one’s life can change in the blink of an eye, and how goals and values can shift when life does. It is during these times that individuals, couples, and/or families, can experience varying degrees of difficultly with the transition. How an individual responds is neither right nor wrong, because everyone has their own process and journey in life.
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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.