Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Verona, WI
I believe that all individuals are strong and resilient and may need occasional guidance with the challenges of daily life. I have a background working with children, adolescents and adults. I have training and experience working with anxiety, panic, depression, life transitions, trauma and intimate partner violence. I take an eclectic, strength-based approach to therapy. I incorporate CBT, DBT, and solution focused modalities to assist clients in becoming the best possible versions of themselves.
I believe that all individuals are strong and resilient and may need occasional guidance with the challenges of daily life. I have a background working with children, adolescents and adults. I have training and experience working with anxiety, panic, depression, life transitions, trauma and intimate partner violence. I take an eclectic, strength-based approach to therapy. I incorporate CBT, DBT, and solution focused modalities to assist clients in becoming the best possible versions of themselves.
I take a laid-back but direct approach, integrating ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, body-based strategies, and Integrative Mental Health.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted while quietly trying to keep everything together. They come to therapy for anxiety, burnout, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, but they're often looking for something deeper—a chance to slow down, better understand themselves, and make meaningful, lasting change. Together, we'll build practical skills, gain new perspectives, and create changes that feel realistic, sustainable, and aligned with the life you want to live.
I take a laid-back but direct approach, integrating ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, body-based strategies, and Integrative Mental Health.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted while quietly trying to keep everything together. They come to therapy for anxiety, burnout, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, but they're often looking for something deeper—a chance to slow down, better understand themselves, and make meaningful, lasting change. Together, we'll build practical skills, gain new perspectives, and create changes that feel realistic, sustainable, and aligned with the life you want to live.
I use a combination of evidence based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Family Systems Therapy, as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy into the therapeutic space!
Hello! My name is Emily and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (LPC-IT). Whether this is your first time looking into mental health therapy or you’ve seen mental health providers before, I am here to help you reach your goals and become the best version of yourself possible! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, teens, and their families and am passionate about helping them work towards their goals! As an adolescent-focused therapist, I work with individuals with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and low self-esteem while helping build on social skills, resilience, and each individual's strengths!
I use a combination of evidence based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Family Systems Therapy, as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy into the therapeutic space!
Hello! My name is Emily and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (LPC-IT). Whether this is your first time looking into mental health therapy or you’ve seen mental health providers before, I am here to help you reach your goals and become the best version of yourself possible! I specialize in working with children, adolescents, teens, and their families and am passionate about helping them work towards their goals! As an adolescent-focused therapist, I work with individuals with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and low self-esteem while helping build on social skills, resilience, and each individual's strengths!
Therapy is soul maintenance, the act of turning off the performance of being okay, a total system recalibration.
Bridging the gap between mental chatter and physical relief. By integrating parts work with somatic techniques and evidence-based practices like ACT, DBT, IFS and CPT, I help you track the subtle signals in your body to unlock stored tension. My specialty lies in supporting individuals who have often felt out of place in traditional therapy.
Therapy is soul maintenance, the act of turning off the performance of being okay, a total system recalibration.
Bridging the gap between mental chatter and physical relief. By integrating parts work with somatic techniques and evidence-based practices like ACT, DBT, IFS and CPT, I help you track the subtle signals in your body to unlock stored tension. My specialty lies in supporting individuals who have often felt out of place in traditional therapy.
I look forward to engaging in meaningful conversation to create a strong therapeutic connection and direction of care tailored to your individual path. I deeply believe we are all capable of creating the life we are worthy and deserving of, regardless of our past or ongoing symptoms that don't seem to let up.
I look forward to engaging in meaningful conversation to create a strong therapeutic connection and direction of care tailored to your individual path. I deeply believe we are all capable of creating the life we are worthy and deserving of, regardless of our past or ongoing symptoms that don't seem to let up.
Therapy is a safe space to help you foster a deeper connection to your authentic self. Many experiences in life can leave us feeling disoriented – grief, trauma, the stressors of everyday life. When we feel disconnected, we can experience anxiety, depression, and loss of connection in our relationships. It can become difficult to feel present in our daily lives. I want to help you reclaim capacity for a centered, vibrant life. When we reconnect to our authentic, embodied selves, we gain clarity, deeper satisfaction in relationships, and learn to be present in both the storm and the stillness.
Therapy is a safe space to help you foster a deeper connection to your authentic self. Many experiences in life can leave us feeling disoriented – grief, trauma, the stressors of everyday life. When we feel disconnected, we can experience anxiety, depression, and loss of connection in our relationships. It can become difficult to feel present in our daily lives. I want to help you reclaim capacity for a centered, vibrant life. When we reconnect to our authentic, embodied selves, we gain clarity, deeper satisfaction in relationships, and learn to be present in both the storm and the stillness.
My therapeutic approach is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and schema therapy.
It can be a difficult first step to reach out for mental health support, and I'm so glad you're here! I work with adults on concerns such as navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and trauma. I'm looking forward to meeting you - let's get deep!
My therapeutic approach is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and schema therapy.
It can be a difficult first step to reach out for mental health support, and I'm so glad you're here! I work with adults on concerns such as navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and trauma. I'm looking forward to meeting you - let's get deep!
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, including those who identify as neurodivergent, are stepping into adulthood, or are adjusting to changes in health or ability. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, and are looking for greater clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, including those who identify as neurodivergent, are stepping into adulthood, or are adjusting to changes in health or ability. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, and are looking for greater clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents navigating emotional distress, relationship difficulties, family conflict, identity concerns, neurodivergence, disability-related experiences, life transitions, career uncertainty, or cross-cultural adjustment. I help clients clarify what feels stuck, understand emotional and relational patterns, strengthen coping skills, and develop more adaptive ways of responding to themselves, others, and their environment.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents navigating emotional distress, relationship difficulties, family conflict, identity concerns, neurodivergence, disability-related experiences, life transitions, career uncertainty, or cross-cultural adjustment. I help clients clarify what feels stuck, understand emotional and relational patterns, strengthen coping skills, and develop more adaptive ways of responding to themselves, others, and their environment.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you’re already overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure where to begin. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out for support. Whether you have specific goals or simply know something doesn’t feel right, therapy can help you better understand yourself and feel more grounded. I’m Angie, a licensed therapist providing telehealth therapy for adults in Wisconsin and North Carolina. I intentionally keep my caseload small so I can offer personalized, attentive care and meaningful therapeutic connection.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you’re already overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure where to begin. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out for support. Whether you have specific goals or simply know something doesn’t feel right, therapy can help you better understand yourself and feel more grounded. I’m Angie, a licensed therapist providing telehealth therapy for adults in Wisconsin and North Carolina. I intentionally keep my caseload small so I can offer personalized, attentive care and meaningful therapeutic connection.
Welcome! Whether this is the first therapist profile you've clicked on or the twenty-first, I'm glad you're here. Finding the right stranger to open up to and share your feelings with can be intimidating. I believe the connection between a therapist and client is one of the most important factors in achieving your therapeutic goals.
Welcome! Whether this is the first therapist profile you've clicked on or the twenty-first, I'm glad you're here. Finding the right stranger to open up to and share your feelings with can be intimidating. I believe the connection between a therapist and client is one of the most important factors in achieving your therapeutic goals.
Claire Arena
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPH, LCSW, DARTT, SEP-IT, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Verona, WI 53593
I typically use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based therapies, and Somatic approaches in a way that addresses the entire being—mind, body, and spirit.
I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential. I strongly believe in the human ability to heal, grow, and thrive, especially when provided with the right opportunities and resources. Clients typically come to me when they are feeling stuck, out of balance, and/or disconnected from their authentic self. Together, I work with clients to identify underlying sources of suffering, uncover hidden strengths, enhance internal resources, and release emotional burdens that have been impacting quality of life and preventing personal growth.
I typically use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based therapies, and Somatic approaches in a way that addresses the entire being—mind, body, and spirit.
I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential. I strongly believe in the human ability to heal, grow, and thrive, especially when provided with the right opportunities and resources. Clients typically come to me when they are feeling stuck, out of balance, and/or disconnected from their authentic self. Together, I work with clients to identify underlying sources of suffering, uncover hidden strengths, enhance internal resources, and release emotional burdens that have been impacting quality of life and preventing personal growth.
Surely this isn’t how life is supposed to go…right? You feel like you’re doing the same thing day in and day out, and whatever used to work isn’t anymore. The impacts are showing up in every area of your life: family, work, your love life—all of it. If you’re here feeling out of ideas, like this daily grind of overwhelm, uncertainty, or anxiety is wearing you down, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. I’m here to help you make powerful moves toward positive change: setting healthy boundaries, managing stress, feeling heard & supported in your relationships, and moving from merely surviving to truly thriving.
Surely this isn’t how life is supposed to go…right? You feel like you’re doing the same thing day in and day out, and whatever used to work isn’t anymore. The impacts are showing up in every area of your life: family, work, your love life—all of it. If you’re here feeling out of ideas, like this daily grind of overwhelm, uncertainty, or anxiety is wearing you down, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. I’m here to help you make powerful moves toward positive change: setting healthy boundaries, managing stress, feeling heard & supported in your relationships, and moving from merely surviving to truly thriving.
Life is messy, chaotic, and sometimes includes profanities. But, you don't have to navigate this shit alone. If you're feeling burnt out, anxious, avoiding traumatic thoughts, easily irritable, or even struggling with communication in your relationship, let me help be a safe place for you to explore that and point out patterns that you may engage in. My therapy style is humor-driven, person-centered, compassion-based, and non-judgmental to help you achieve your goals, whatever those may look like.
Life is messy, chaotic, and sometimes includes profanities. But, you don't have to navigate this shit alone. If you're feeling burnt out, anxious, avoiding traumatic thoughts, easily irritable, or even struggling with communication in your relationship, let me help be a safe place for you to explore that and point out patterns that you may engage in. My therapy style is humor-driven, person-centered, compassion-based, and non-judgmental to help you achieve your goals, whatever those may look like.
Meg (she/her) specializes in supporting people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her practice also includes working with couples, offering guidance through communication issues and relationship stress. She is passionate about helping clients who feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, those struggling with self-esteem, and those seeking deeper self-awareness. Megan has over 20 years of experience supporting and advocating for her community in many settings. Her approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration, and she tailors therapeutic techniques to meet the specific needs and goals of each person.
Meg (she/her) specializes in supporting people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her practice also includes working with couples, offering guidance through communication issues and relationship stress. She is passionate about helping clients who feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, those struggling with self-esteem, and those seeking deeper self-awareness. Megan has over 20 years of experience supporting and advocating for her community in many settings. Her approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration, and she tailors therapeutic techniques to meet the specific needs and goals of each person.
We flourish when we are alive in our bodies, awake in the world, aligned with our values, and grounded with a sense of purpose. As a Certified Hakomi therapist, I combine Western psychotherapy with mindfulness-based somatic practices. I offer a safe space to explore your concerns, and combine a gentle presence with an active approach to facilitating change. I am certified in EMDR and have training in Internal Family Systems and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy; all of which facilitate a deeper sense of embodied wholeness and presence.
We flourish when we are alive in our bodies, awake in the world, aligned with our values, and grounded with a sense of purpose. As a Certified Hakomi therapist, I combine Western psychotherapy with mindfulness-based somatic practices. I offer a safe space to explore your concerns, and combine a gentle presence with an active approach to facilitating change. I am certified in EMDR and have training in Internal Family Systems and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy; all of which facilitate a deeper sense of embodied wholeness and presence.
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.
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
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.
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
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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.