How To Know If Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Is For Me

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Find Out if Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Will Be Helpful for You

In the therapy world, there are so many dang letters flying around that sometimes I don’t even know what they mean. For example, you’ve got CBT, ACT, IFS, DBT, EMDR, SFBT, and many others. 

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As you come across them you might wonder what is the difference between these different types of therapy and how do you know which one is the best fit for you. 

ACT therapy is just one of the many styles of treatment but in this blog, I’m sharing with you some important aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy so you can decide if ACT therapy is right for you.

I am an ACT therapist in Wilmington, NC, and provide online anxiety treatment in Wilmington, NC area for anxious high-achieving women. In addition to anxiety therapy, I also provide therapy for other issues including perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout.

I am an online therapist in North Carolina and Maryland.

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Keep reading to find out more information on ACT therapy and if acceptance and commitment therapy is right for you.


How to Tell if ACT Therapy is Right for You

1) Is ACT Therapy Right for Me?: You Want an Active Therapy Experience

Acceptance and commitment therapy is experiential and engaging. It also requires a lot of practice outside the therapy room too.

It’s important to be committed to taking action and try some of the new techniques you will be learning.


2) Is ACT Therapy Right for Me?: You Want to be more in the Present Moment

One of the core elements of acceptance and commitment therapy is mindfulness. Mindfulness is about being in the present moment, acknowledging and accepting reality without judgment, and trying to change it.

In acceptance and commitment therapy, you will inevitably learn skills to be more present and ways you can start to implement mindfulness into your daily routine.

3) Is ACT Therapy Right for Me?: You Struggle with Self-Compassion

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You hear so much about wanting to improve self-care but self-compassion is just as important as improving self-care

ACT therapy emphasizes the importance of building self-compassion. Simply noticing and acknowledging your experiences versus turning away from them and avoiding them is self-compassion, even if it may not feel like it is.

4) Is ACT Therapy Right for Me?: Knowing Your Values is Important to You

One of my favorite parts about doing ACT therapy with clients is getting the opportunity to explore their values. 

Identifying your values and taking committed action to live in alignment with your values is what acceptance and commitment therapy is all about. 

5) Is ACT Therapy Right for Me?: You Want to Drop the Struggle with Your Thoughts

Getting caught up in your thoughts is one of the most challenging things. These thoughts can jerk you around and take you to places you don’t necessarily want to go…but here we are.

Acceptance and commitment therapy teaches you new ways to approach and manage your negative and unhelpful thoughts.

6) Is ACT Therapy Right for Me?: You are Ready to Make Changes 

Acceptance and commitment therapy is all about taking committed action. Take action where you can and want to take action.

 

What Can ACT Therapy Be Used to Treat?

Acceptance and commitment therapy can be used to treat many different issues and mental health concerns. Check out the list below of some of the more common concerns ACT is used to treat.


Start ACT Therapy in Wilmington, NC at Calm Waters Counseling

It can feel overwhelming and challenging to know which direction to go when you are wanting to make some changes in life. Especially, when you don’t know how to turn and start to feel frustrated with yourself. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be a helpful type of therapy for clients who are open to change and want to be more present in their life.


Get started in therapy at Calm Waters Counseling by following these 4 simple steps:

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  1. Click the button below to schedule your free 15-minute consultation

  2. Complete the brief questionnaire sent to your email before the consultation

  3. Meet with your ACT therapist

  4. Start living your life with more enjoyment

 

Therapy for High Achievers in Wilmington, NC at Calm Waters Counseling

ACT therapy and high achievers work well together. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is about making changes and wanting your life to be different than it currently is.  I understand the challenges high achievers face and the gifts these folks bring to the table as well. 

Check out therapy services for high achievers offered at Calm Waters Counseling, listed below:

Anxiety therapy in Wilmington, NC

Treatment for Perfectionism in Maryland

Burnout Counseling in Wilmington, NC

Therapy for Imposter Syndrome in Wilmington, NC

 

Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Maryland

You are so busy working towards your goals and you understand the importance of needing to take care of yourself at the same time.

Voila! 

Now you have the options of beginning online acceptance and commitment therapy.

Online therapy is flexible to meet your needs and effective too.

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Still, have questions? Click the buttons below to learn even more!

 

Written by: Laura Rippeon, LCSW, LCSW-C

Updated 3/17/23