Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Madison, WI
I help clients using a blend of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) for children, Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for trauma, and concepts from Person-Centered Therapy, EFT, and ACT.
My ideal client thrives in a non-judgmental, person-centered, and somatic-based environment. I work with trauma survivors, children through child-centered play therapy, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, and life transitions. I’m passionate about supporting individuals healing from spiritual wounds, deconstruction, or belief shifts. I offer a space of kindness, authenticity, and hope, empowering clients to heal, grow, and thrive.
I help clients using a blend of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) for children, Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for trauma, and concepts from Person-Centered Therapy, EFT, and ACT.
My ideal client thrives in a non-judgmental, person-centered, and somatic-based environment. I work with trauma survivors, children through child-centered play therapy, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, and life transitions. I’m passionate about supporting individuals healing from spiritual wounds, deconstruction, or belief shifts. I offer a space of kindness, authenticity, and hope, empowering clients to heal, grow, and thrive.
I am glad you are here. I understand the feeling of knowing you may need to grow or change, but not knowing exactly where to start. My clients come from all identities and seek support for anxiety, burnout, trauma, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, work or school stress, and relationships. They want clarity, relief, and to trust themselves again—with support from someone who sees them as a whole person, not a diagnosis.
I am glad you are here. I understand the feeling of knowing you may need to grow or change, but not knowing exactly where to start. My clients come from all identities and seek support for anxiety, burnout, trauma, depression, identity exploration, life transitions, work or school stress, and relationships. They want clarity, relief, and to trust themselves again—with support from someone who sees them as a whole person, not a diagnosis.
I pull from my training in EMDR, relational, ACT, CBT and an empathic trauma informed lens to best serve my clients.
If you’re in your figuring-it-out era — navigating transitions, dating, relationships, identity, and the pressure to have life together — you’re in the right place. I’m Bailey, a therapist who works with teens, college students, young women, and helping professionals. Therapy with me is collaborative: I hold the frame, you fill in the picture. Together we can explore life transitions, relationship patterns, identity, stress, and the expectations coming from school, work, family, and social media. With a client-centered approach, a cup of coffee and some humor, I create a space that feels real, supportive, and authentically yours.
I pull from my training in EMDR, relational, ACT, CBT and an empathic trauma informed lens to best serve my clients.
If you’re in your figuring-it-out era — navigating transitions, dating, relationships, identity, and the pressure to have life together — you’re in the right place. I’m Bailey, a therapist who works with teens, college students, young women, and helping professionals. Therapy with me is collaborative: I hold the frame, you fill in the picture. Together we can explore life transitions, relationship patterns, identity, stress, and the expectations coming from school, work, family, and social media. With a client-centered approach, a cup of coffee and some humor, I create a space that feels real, supportive, and authentically yours.
I consider it an honor to walk alongside people as they navigate the beauty and chaos of everyday life. I am passionate about mental health in all its complexity: how it shapes lives, relationships, and communities, and how culture and environment influence a person’s overall well-being. I work especially well with children, teens, caregivers, and families to improve communication and attachment, as well as supporting those who are struggling with emotion regulation and navigating life transitions such as emerging adulthood. Together we will aim for progress, not perfection.
I consider it an honor to walk alongside people as they navigate the beauty and chaos of everyday life. I am passionate about mental health in all its complexity: how it shapes lives, relationships, and communities, and how culture and environment influence a person’s overall well-being. I work especially well with children, teens, caregivers, and families to improve communication and attachment, as well as supporting those who are struggling with emotion regulation and navigating life transitions such as emerging adulthood. Together we will aim for progress, not perfection.
Marty Tamkin, Ph.D., LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing psychotherapy since 2004 and has been fully licensed since 2008. Dr. Tamkin has a Ph.D. from Capella University, a master s degree in marriage and family therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute, and a bachelor s degree in social work from California State University, Los Angeles. He is actively licensed in Wisconsin, as well as in California, and only sees clients through a telehealth platform. Marty is trained in several different psychotherapy approaches.
Marty Tamkin, Ph.D., LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing psychotherapy since 2004 and has been fully licensed since 2008. Dr. Tamkin has a Ph.D. from Capella University, a master s degree in marriage and family therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute, and a bachelor s degree in social work from California State University, Los Angeles. He is actively licensed in Wisconsin, as well as in California, and only sees clients through a telehealth platform. Marty is trained in several different psychotherapy approaches.
I take a humanistic, client-centered approach emphasizing client strengths and interpersonal connections. The client-therapist relationship is paramount to me, so I always want to make sure I am getting to know you as a complete person, not just your diagnoses.
I take a humanistic, client-centered approach emphasizing client strengths and interpersonal connections. The client-therapist relationship is paramount to me, so I always want to make sure I am getting to know you as a complete person, not just your diagnoses.
Amy Everson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin. Amy enjoys helping clients with the personal growth opportunities that arise out of life challenges, and most often works with clients going through transitions such as professional changes or divorce.
Amy Everson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Wisconsin. Amy enjoys helping clients with the personal growth opportunities that arise out of life challenges, and most often works with clients going through transitions such as professional changes or divorce.
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My name is Bridgette Miller.
I am passionate about helping children and caregivers grow and learn together so they can live healthy, happy, and productive lives.
Welcome!
My name is Bridgette Miller.
I am passionate about helping children and caregivers grow and learn together so they can live healthy, happy, and productive lives.
I am a Christian counselor.
I really enjoy working with couples. Couples can be under a lot of stress and pressure and lose that enchantment with life- it becomes one big negotiation contest. I work to help couples get back to the values that connect them and the freedom that comes from becoming more understanding.
I also work with individuals - especially those feeling hampered by anxiety or depression. I work to help them find ways to reverse that downward feedback loop and become more attached to their life and free from fears and burdens.
I am a Christian counselor.
I really enjoy working with couples. Couples can be under a lot of stress and pressure and lose that enchantment with life- it becomes one big negotiation contest. I work to help couples get back to the values that connect them and the freedom that comes from becoming more understanding.
I also work with individuals - especially those feeling hampered by anxiety or depression. I work to help them find ways to reverse that downward feedback loop and become more attached to their life and free from fears and burdens.
Trained in modalities of: ACT, EMDR, ERP, CBT, DBT, RO-DBT.
Ali Manley (she/her) is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). In therapy, Ali works hard to strike a balance between helping clients learn and use new skills, and gaining insight into past experiences. Ali strives to forge a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, supportive, and goal-orientated. She highly values authenticity and connection in the therapeutic relationship and encourages clients to be their true selves—both in and out of session. She is creative, nonjudgmental, and proud to be trauma-informed, queer-affirming/competent, trans-affirming/competent, sex-positive, and poly- and kink-friendly and knowledgable.
Trained in modalities of: ACT, EMDR, ERP, CBT, DBT, RO-DBT.
Ali Manley (she/her) is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). In therapy, Ali works hard to strike a balance between helping clients learn and use new skills, and gaining insight into past experiences. Ali strives to forge a therapeutic relationship that feels safe, supportive, and goal-orientated. She highly values authenticity and connection in the therapeutic relationship and encourages clients to be their true selves—both in and out of session. She is creative, nonjudgmental, and proud to be trauma-informed, queer-affirming/competent, trans-affirming/competent, sex-positive, and poly- and kink-friendly and knowledgable.
With a relational approach being primary, I also infuse training and experience in Mindfulness-Based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Crisis and Trauma approaches, Experiential Therapy, and Sport Performance Counseling.
My passion is working with people across the human lifespan, from children and adolescents, through individuals in later adulthood. I am grateful for having the opportunity over the years to work with clients from a diversity of worldviews, lived experiences, identities, and social contexts. I have extensive experience working with grief and loss, developmental and lifespan transitions, crisis and trauma, mood and anxiety challenges, and with individuals identifying as neurodivergent. I look forward to the privilege of collaborating with you to figure out how to help you live your life in a way that feels more full and meaningful.
With a relational approach being primary, I also infuse training and experience in Mindfulness-Based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Crisis and Trauma approaches, Experiential Therapy, and Sport Performance Counseling.
My passion is working with people across the human lifespan, from children and adolescents, through individuals in later adulthood. I am grateful for having the opportunity over the years to work with clients from a diversity of worldviews, lived experiences, identities, and social contexts. I have extensive experience working with grief and loss, developmental and lifespan transitions, crisis and trauma, mood and anxiety challenges, and with individuals identifying as neurodivergent. I look forward to the privilege of collaborating with you to figure out how to help you live your life in a way that feels more full and meaningful.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with adolescents, teens, adults, couples and families. I am also a proud member of the LGBTQAI community and love supporting clients in my community. Some areas of interest and expertise include Anxiety, Depression, Complex PTSD, OCD, Gender and sexuality, Life transitions, Somatic healing, ADHD and Autism, Personality disorders, Relationship issues, Grief, Widowed people, Panic disorder, Chronic illness and pain, Changing patterns of people-pleasing, Assertiveness and boundaries, Parenting concerns, and using Art and creativity as therapeutic tools.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with adolescents, teens, adults, couples and families. I am also a proud member of the LGBTQAI community and love supporting clients in my community. Some areas of interest and expertise include Anxiety, Depression, Complex PTSD, OCD, Gender and sexuality, Life transitions, Somatic healing, ADHD and Autism, Personality disorders, Relationship issues, Grief, Widowed people, Panic disorder, Chronic illness and pain, Changing patterns of people-pleasing, Assertiveness and boundaries, Parenting concerns, and using Art and creativity as therapeutic tools.
Dr. Steve Stein is a licensed psychologist with over 50 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. His work is grounded in a client-centered approach that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for effective treatment. Dr. Stein recognizes that psychological change requires both courage and self-reflection. With clinical sensitivity and respect for each client’s readiness, he engages in thoughtful, direct inquiry to help individuals explore underlying conflicts and less conscious aspects.
Dr. Steve Stein is a licensed psychologist with over 50 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. His work is grounded in a client-centered approach that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for effective treatment. Dr. Stein recognizes that psychological change requires both courage and self-reflection. With clinical sensitivity and respect for each client’s readiness, he engages in thoughtful, direct inquiry to help individuals explore underlying conflicts and less conscious aspects.
Are you on edge, restless, discouraged and emotionally drained? Comparing yourself to everyone around you? Feeling like you're not good enough, or worthy of love and peace? Want to live a life you're proud of, but not sure what that looks like? If this is resonating, let's talk.
I often see clients experiencing anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, social comparison, imposter syndrome, relationship and family conflict, loneliness, career uncertainty and addiction to screens / social media / AI.
Are you on edge, restless, discouraged and emotionally drained? Comparing yourself to everyone around you? Feeling like you're not good enough, or worthy of love and peace? Want to live a life you're proud of, but not sure what that looks like? If this is resonating, let's talk.
I often see clients experiencing anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, social comparison, imposter syndrome, relationship and family conflict, loneliness, career uncertainty and addiction to screens / social media / AI.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating perinatal mental health concerns, at any stage of their journey. In addition to working broadly in perinatal mental health, my focus is supporting new moms and parents experiencing mood and anxiety disorders who also have ADHD. I recognize that the feelings of shame, anxiety, and guilt that accompany this period can feel intensified for people who are also managing ADHD. My hope is that our work together will help reframe the shame, guilt, and anxiety toward realizing the inherent strength and assets that you already have.
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating perinatal mental health concerns, at any stage of their journey. In addition to working broadly in perinatal mental health, my focus is supporting new moms and parents experiencing mood and anxiety disorders who also have ADHD. I recognize that the feelings of shame, anxiety, and guilt that accompany this period can feel intensified for people who are also managing ADHD. My hope is that our work together will help reframe the shame, guilt, and anxiety toward realizing the inherent strength and assets that you already have.
Hi, I’m Alexandria, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin who works with individuals of all ages navigating life’s challenges. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and feelings of overwhelm, and I have a particular interest in helping people adjust to major life transitions. Change can bring uncertainty and emotional stress, and my goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel understood while building the tools needed to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Hi, I’m Alexandria, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin who works with individuals of all ages navigating life’s challenges. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and feelings of overwhelm, and I have a particular interest in helping people adjust to major life transitions. Change can bring uncertainty and emotional stress, and my goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel understood while building the tools needed to move forward with confidence and clarity.
I am a LMFT using systemic psychotherapy approaches including narrative, experiential, solution focused, and attachment-based mixed with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) models.
Are you or your partner struggling with the challenges of ADHD, anxiety, depression, or substance use? You don’t have to face it alone. I understand how deeply ADHD can impact your relationships, self-esteem, and daily life. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, I strive to create a collaborative and trusting therapeutic alliance for us to work together and address your unique struggles, whether rooted in ADHD or other mental health and SUD issues. My goal is to help you find clarity, confidence, and balance in your life or relationship, while fostering a healthy sense of well-being and curiosity.
I am a LMFT using systemic psychotherapy approaches including narrative, experiential, solution focused, and attachment-based mixed with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) models.
Are you or your partner struggling with the challenges of ADHD, anxiety, depression, or substance use? You don’t have to face it alone. I understand how deeply ADHD can impact your relationships, self-esteem, and daily life. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, I strive to create a collaborative and trusting therapeutic alliance for us to work together and address your unique struggles, whether rooted in ADHD or other mental health and SUD issues. My goal is to help you find clarity, confidence, and balance in your life or relationship, while fostering a healthy sense of well-being and curiosity.
Starting therapy takes courage and I am honored to walk beside my clients as they create more peace and joy in their lives.
I bring a caring, down-to-earth approach and a “we’ve got this together” attitude. I have a passion for helping clients through silent struggles such as anxiety, perfectionism, relationship challenges, life transitions, infertility, and grief.
Starting therapy takes courage and I am honored to walk beside my clients as they create more peace and joy in their lives.
I bring a caring, down-to-earth approach and a “we’ve got this together” attitude. I have a passion for helping clients through silent struggles such as anxiety, perfectionism, relationship challenges, life transitions, infertility, and grief.
Orion Family Services promotes well-being through compassionate and mental health community services. We work with individuals, families, and couples to support their own identified goals. We believe that you are the expert on your own life, and we are here to help you move through your own journey.
Orion Family Services promotes well-being through compassionate and mental health community services. We work with individuals, families, and couples to support their own identified goals. We believe that you are the expert on your own life, and we are here to help you move through your own journey.
As a therapist, I greatly desire for my clients to know and believe that they matter and have purpose. I will always hold hope for my clients, and I truly believe that change is possible. I tend to see things through a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens and therefore love exploring what lies "underneath" to inform our behaviors, thoughts and relationships. My training and experience allows me to work with a wide range of clients from adolescents (8-18 yrs), to adults of all ages, and couples. I have found working with teenagers to be especially fun and fulfilling!
As a therapist, I greatly desire for my clients to know and believe that they matter and have purpose. I will always hold hope for my clients, and I truly believe that change is possible. I tend to see things through a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens and therefore love exploring what lies "underneath" to inform our behaviors, thoughts and relationships. My training and experience allows me to work with a wide range of clients from adolescents (8-18 yrs), to adults of all ages, and couples. I have found working with teenagers to be especially fun and fulfilling!
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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.