Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Middleton, WI
Tekia Wells, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, serves individuals throughout Wisconsin, providing expert care for adults and teens facing a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges. She offers compassionate, individualized therapy to those struggling with issues like anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and addiction. With over a decade of experience, Tekia tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, whether through individual, group, or family therapy.
Tekia Wells, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, serves individuals throughout Wisconsin, providing expert care for adults and teens facing a wide range of mental health and substance use challenges. She offers compassionate, individualized therapy to those struggling with issues like anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and addiction. With over a decade of experience, Tekia tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, whether through individual, group, or family therapy.
I have worked for over 20 years in inpatient mental health facilities and in the community serving individuals with a range of psychological issues and sexually problematic behaviors. I have experience assessing and treating people with sex offending histories, sexually compulsive behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
I have worked for over 20 years in inpatient mental health facilities and in the community serving individuals with a range of psychological issues and sexually problematic behaviors. I have experience assessing and treating people with sex offending histories, sexually compulsive behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
I am a double board certified Licensed Clinical Therapist & Supervisor. I have worked with adolescents, adults, families & supervisees for over 17 years. Each developmental stage of our lives brings unique challenges. As a psychotherapist & clinical supervisor, I feel that it is important to walk alongside clients in a collaborative manner. I believe in personalizing each treatment plan to meet clients where they are. My goal is to create an atmosphere that is positive, supportive, accepting and productive. This environment helps clients to reach their personal goals, attaining a healthy, balanced, life worth living.
I am a double board certified Licensed Clinical Therapist & Supervisor. I have worked with adolescents, adults, families & supervisees for over 17 years. Each developmental stage of our lives brings unique challenges. As a psychotherapist & clinical supervisor, I feel that it is important to walk alongside clients in a collaborative manner. I believe in personalizing each treatment plan to meet clients where they are. My goal is to create an atmosphere that is positive, supportive, accepting and productive. This environment helps clients to reach their personal goals, attaining a healthy, balanced, life worth living.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, emotional awareness, identity development, relationship concerns, and adjustment related challenges. I am especially passionate about creating an affirming and supportive space for LGBTQ+ clients. Many of the people I work with are looking for a place where they can feel understood without judgment while learning how to better navigate emotions, relationships, stress, and past experiences. My goal is to help clients feel safe, seen, and empowered as they move toward healing, growth, and greater self understanding.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, emotional awareness, identity development, relationship concerns, and adjustment related challenges. I am especially passionate about creating an affirming and supportive space for LGBTQ+ clients. Many of the people I work with are looking for a place where they can feel understood without judgment while learning how to better navigate emotions, relationships, stress, and past experiences. My goal is to help clients feel safe, seen, and empowered as they move toward healing, growth, and greater self understanding.
Claudia works with adults, teens, families, and couples who are navigating life changes (both planned and unexpected), as well as those experiencing anxiety, depression, struggling with burnout, grief, emotional regulation & relationship concerns, trauma and those who want to heal from past wounds. Her style is collaborative and eclectic.
Claudia works with adults, teens, families, and couples who are navigating life changes (both planned and unexpected), as well as those experiencing anxiety, depression, struggling with burnout, grief, emotional regulation & relationship concerns, trauma and those who want to heal from past wounds. Her style is collaborative and eclectic.
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to help clients build resilience, regulate emotions, and create meaningful behavioral change
Sarah Duzell, LCSW, helps adults across Wisconsin navigate life’s most difficult mental health challenges with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for change. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for adults and seniors facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based care and tailored to each person’s goals, whether they are seeking relief from symptoms, improved coping skills, or deeper self-understanding.Sarah Duzell, LCSW, helps adults across Wisconsin navigate life’s most difficult mental health challenges with clarity, compassion, and practical tool
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) to help clients build resilience, regulate emotions, and create meaningful behavioral change
Sarah Duzell, LCSW, helps adults across Wisconsin navigate life’s most difficult mental health challenges with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for change. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for adults and seniors facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based care and tailored to each person’s goals, whether they are seeking relief from symptoms, improved coping skills, or deeper self-understanding.Sarah Duzell, LCSW, helps adults across Wisconsin navigate life’s most difficult mental health challenges with clarity, compassion, and practical tool
Meaningful change doesn’t require perfection—you don’t have to be further along than you are. What matters is having the right support at the right time. If you’re feeling stuck, therapy offers a partnership to uncover your strengths and create lasting solutions.
I work with people facing challenges like PTSD, addiction, anxiety, difficult relationships, or life transitions. These struggles can feel isolating, but they don’t have to define you.
Meaningful change doesn’t require perfection—you don’t have to be further along than you are. What matters is having the right support at the right time. If you’re feeling stuck, therapy offers a partnership to uncover your strengths and create lasting solutions.
I work with people facing challenges like PTSD, addiction, anxiety, difficult relationships, or life transitions. These struggles can feel isolating, but they don’t have to define you.
Drawing from DBT, ACT, CBT, relational, and trauma focused approaches, I aim to provide a welcoming space for clients to process their experiences.
Finding the right therapist can be tough. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or emotional overwhelm, I strive to create a welcoming, safe space for people of all identities. My approach blends emotional processing with practical skill-building, so you’ll walk away from sessions with useful coping tools. I work with adults 18 to 90+ years old, specializing in young adults 18-34. I offer support managing concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Autism, ADHD, relationship challenges, family difficulties, life transitions, academic stress, substance use, and general stress management.
Drawing from DBT, ACT, CBT, relational, and trauma focused approaches, I aim to provide a welcoming space for clients to process their experiences.
Finding the right therapist can be tough. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or emotional overwhelm, I strive to create a welcoming, safe space for people of all identities. My approach blends emotional processing with practical skill-building, so you’ll walk away from sessions with useful coping tools. I work with adults 18 to 90+ years old, specializing in young adults 18-34. I offer support managing concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Autism, ADHD, relationship challenges, family difficulties, life transitions, academic stress, substance use, and general stress management.
Jo Ann Ahles is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. Jo Ann establishes a trusting and supportive relationship with clients, showing empathy, active listening, and genuine interest in their well-being. She supports clients in following their treatment plan, whether it involves therapy, medication, or other interventions. Jo Ann collaborates with them and tailors her approach to meet their specific needs and preferences, always prioritizing their safety and well-being. Outside of work, Jo Ann enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and photography.
Jo Ann Ahles is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. Jo Ann establishes a trusting and supportive relationship with clients, showing empathy, active listening, and genuine interest in their well-being. She supports clients in following their treatment plan, whether it involves therapy, medication, or other interventions. Jo Ann collaborates with them and tailors her approach to meet their specific needs and preferences, always prioritizing their safety and well-being. Outside of work, Jo Ann enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and photography.
My work emphasizes self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance of all parts of you.
My client base tends to be spiritual, thoughtful, growth-oriented adults who want to develop self-compassion around their complex trauma and live unapologetically. With nearly three decades as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my work integrates in-depth psychodynamic, inner child and parts work therapies with energetic, body awareness, and yoga-inspired mindfulness. Together, we navigate relationships, stress, and trauma responses so you can align with your values, experience emotional clarity, and step into joy, peace, and personal power.
My work emphasizes self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance of all parts of you.
My client base tends to be spiritual, thoughtful, growth-oriented adults who want to develop self-compassion around their complex trauma and live unapologetically. With nearly three decades as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my work integrates in-depth psychodynamic, inner child and parts work therapies with energetic, body awareness, and yoga-inspired mindfulness. Together, we navigate relationships, stress, and trauma responses so you can align with your values, experience emotional clarity, and step into joy, peace, and personal power.
Renata is skilled in diagnosing, assessing, and treating adults experiencing mental health challenges, ranging from severe, comorbid mental health diagnoses to individuals with adjustment difficulties related to life-role changes. Her treatment includes comprehensively assessing and treating adults of all ages who present with mental health difficulties alone or comorbid with medical, neurocognitive, and/or substance use difficulties. In collaboration with patients and families, she creates dynamic treatment plans that utilize a wide range of evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatment modalities.
Renata is skilled in diagnosing, assessing, and treating adults experiencing mental health challenges, ranging from severe, comorbid mental health diagnoses to individuals with adjustment difficulties related to life-role changes. Her treatment includes comprehensively assessing and treating adults of all ages who present with mental health difficulties alone or comorbid with medical, neurocognitive, and/or substance use difficulties. In collaboration with patients and families, she creates dynamic treatment plans that utilize a wide range of evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatment modalities.
Kathleen Schifano, LPC, helps individuals, couples, and families across Wisconsin navigate life’s challenges with care and evidence-based support. She works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, creating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy tailored to meet the unique needs of each person she serves. Kathleen is especially passionate about supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Kathleen Schifano, LPC, helps individuals, couples, and families across Wisconsin navigate life’s challenges with care and evidence-based support. She works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, creating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy tailored to meet the unique needs of each person she serves. Kathleen is especially passionate about supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Lissa Myhre, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, offers comprehensive mental health care to patients across Wisconsin. With over four decades of experience, Lissa is dedicated to helping individuals overcome a range of emotional and psychological challenges, particularly those related to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma. She treats children, teens, and adults, guiding them through life transitions and emotional difficulties using compassionate, evidence-based therapy approaches.Lissa Myhre, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, offers comprehensive mental health care to patients
Lissa Myhre, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, offers comprehensive mental health care to patients across Wisconsin. With over four decades of experience, Lissa is dedicated to helping individuals overcome a range of emotional and psychological challenges, particularly those related to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma. She treats children, teens, and adults, guiding them through life transitions and emotional difficulties using compassionate, evidence-based therapy approaches.Lissa Myhre, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at LifeStance Health, offers comprehensive mental health care to patients
Dr. Dunaway believes in a treatment philosophy that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Therapy.
In her spare time, Dr. Dunaway enjoys reading and travel.
Dr. Dunaway believes in a treatment philosophy that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Therapy.
In her spare time, Dr. Dunaway enjoys reading and travel.
Kelly Kendricks, LPC, helps individuals and couples in Wisconsin navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of direction. He supports adults across the lifespan, offering a grounded and compassionate therapeutic space for those seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and relationship concerns. As a Wisconsin-based provider with LifeStance Health, he works to ensure that each person feels understood, validated, and equipped with practical tools to create meaningful change. Kelly is particularly passionate about supporting clients facing ADHD, anxiety, and couples’ issues.Kelly K
Kelly Kendricks, LPC, helps individuals and couples in Wisconsin navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of direction. He supports adults across the lifespan, offering a grounded and compassionate therapeutic space for those seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and relationship concerns. As a Wisconsin-based provider with LifeStance Health, he works to ensure that each person feels understood, validated, and equipped with practical tools to create meaningful change. Kelly is particularly passionate about supporting clients facing ADHD, anxiety, and couples’ issues.Kelly K
I work with families, individuals, and couples to help them manage a variety of issues such as depression and anxiety, confidence building, career hurdles and any variety of transitional issues. I also enjoy helping my clients increase their overall satisfaction in their relationships by teaching them new ways to improve their ability to effectively communicate, because relationships can be complicated. I bring my sense of humor, passion for life and professionalism to all aspects of my work. I provide a tailored therapeutic approach for each couple or individual.
I work with families, individuals, and couples to help them manage a variety of issues such as depression and anxiety, confidence building, career hurdles and any variety of transitional issues. I also enjoy helping my clients increase their overall satisfaction in their relationships by teaching them new ways to improve their ability to effectively communicate, because relationships can be complicated. I bring my sense of humor, passion for life and professionalism to all aspects of my work. I provide a tailored therapeutic approach for each couple or individual.
Catherine Muich, LMFT, helps individuals, couples, and families across Wisconsin navigate emotional, relational, and life-stage challenges with steadiness, warmth, and clinical skill. She works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults of all ages, creating an inviting therapeutic space where clients can explore their concerns, strengthen communication, and develop healthier patterns at home, in school, and in relationships. Catherine provides care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD/trauma, as well as couple’s issues and family conflict.
Catherine Muich, LMFT, helps individuals, couples, and families across Wisconsin navigate emotional, relational, and life-stage challenges with steadiness, warmth, and clinical skill. She works with children, adolescents, teens, and adults of all ages, creating an inviting therapeutic space where clients can explore their concerns, strengthen communication, and develop healthier patterns at home, in school, and in relationships. Catherine provides care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD/trauma, as well as couple’s issues and family conflict.
I like to combine pragmatic interventions from DBT and ACT for immediate symptom relief along with bigger picture approaches drawing from Somatic Attachment Therapy, Adlerian, and Internal Family Systems.
I begin with the belief that everyone is perfectly imperfect rather than the notion that there is something "wrong" with you which needs to be "fixed". Starting the moment you were born you began to accumulate experiences from your family, community, and society. Some experiences were likely nurturing and beautiful and others were likely quite painful and challenging. Your accumulated experiences have shaped you and helped you develop mechanisms for coping, some of which no longer serve you.
I like to combine pragmatic interventions from DBT and ACT for immediate symptom relief along with bigger picture approaches drawing from Somatic Attachment Therapy, Adlerian, and Internal Family Systems.
I begin with the belief that everyone is perfectly imperfect rather than the notion that there is something "wrong" with you which needs to be "fixed". Starting the moment you were born you began to accumulate experiences from your family, community, and society. Some experiences were likely nurturing and beautiful and others were likely quite painful and challenging. Your accumulated experiences have shaped you and helped you develop mechanisms for coping, some of which no longer serve you.
Discover, commit & ACT on your values; overcome unnecessary suffering, get motivated, accept yourself unconditionally, act assertively without guilt, and change harmful addictive behaviors without (or with) 12-Steps spirituality.
I also hold a Master Addiction Counselor certificate from The National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals through NAADAC; edited The SMART Recovery Handbook 2nd Ed. (2004); know the research and skills to help you. To end addictions, what works? Google: "robertjmeyersphd.com/ Evidence-Based Treatment" (see page 270 of pdf).
Discover, commit & ACT on your values; overcome unnecessary suffering, get motivated, accept yourself unconditionally, act assertively without guilt, and change harmful addictive behaviors without (or with) 12-Steps spirituality.
I also hold a Master Addiction Counselor certificate from The National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals through NAADAC; edited The SMART Recovery Handbook 2nd Ed. (2004); know the research and skills to help you. To end addictions, what works? Google: "robertjmeyersphd.com/ Evidence-Based Treatment" (see page 270 of pdf).
Through acceptance and self-awareness, we’ll tap into your strengths while learning new strategies for growth.
Feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions or fear? Struggling with disconnection from loved ones or meaningful activities? Is the uncertainty of life feeling overwhelming and difficult to control? You are not alone in these emotions. My goal is to help you accept your emotions as natural and empower you to navigate them. With experience across various mental health settings I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, tailored to your needs. Using evidence-based tools, I foster resilience and guide you through tough conversations, always with a focus on personal growth and meaningful change.
Through acceptance and self-awareness, we’ll tap into your strengths while learning new strategies for growth.
Feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions or fear? Struggling with disconnection from loved ones or meaningful activities? Is the uncertainty of life feeling overwhelming and difficult to control? You are not alone in these emotions. My goal is to help you accept your emotions as natural and empower you to navigate them. With experience across various mental health settings I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, tailored to your needs. Using evidence-based tools, I foster resilience and guide you through tough conversations, always with a focus on personal growth and meaningful change.
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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.