What Does An ACT Therapist Do?
Learn How an Acceptance and Commitment Therapist Can Help You
When I ask new clients during a consultation if they have heard or know anything about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, 9 times out of 10 the answer is “no.”
ACT isn’t as well known as CBT but it is a cousin of CBT.
ACT isn’t the shiny new guy on the block like EMDR but it brings a different flavor into the mix.
So what exactly is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and what does an ACT therapist do?
Keep reading to learn what an ACT therapist does and how an ACT therapist can help you.
I am an online ACT therapist in Wilmington, NC, and provide therapy for women high-achievers and entrepreneurs experiencing anxiety, stress, and burnout.
My online ACT therapy practice is located in Wilmington, NC and I offer virtual therapy to clients in North Carolina and Maryland.
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Keep reading for more information on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
5 Things An Acceptance and Commitment Therapist Does
Therapists can help with a lot of things you might be experiencing but how exactly is an ACT therapist different?
Check out these 5 things an Acceptance and Commitment Therapist does.
1. An ACT Therapist Can Help You: Be more mindful
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is all about being present in the moment. Mindfulness is woven throughout the ACT treatment model. An ACT therapist will introduce the concept of mindfulness and can lead clients through various mindfulness exercises to practice.
2. An ACT Therapist Can Help You: Work toward acceptance
As stated in the name, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, acceptance is a large part of ACT work. This can sometimes be a scary and vulnerable thing for clients because there are a lot of myths regarding what acceptance is.
The biggest piece of acceptance work is geared towards leaning into what is happening or showing up at the moment. This could be thoughts, feelings, a situation, etc., and working towards building awareness and taking action to lean in or make a change.
Acceptance is the exact opposite of avoidance, which for a lot of people is their default mode norm.
3. An ACT Therapist Can Help You: Explore and evaluate your values
One of my favorite parts of ACT therapy is learning about values, exploring your values, and evaluating how these values are working in your life. Examining if you are in alignment with your values.
4. An ACT Therapist Can Help You: Take action on the important stuff
Once your ACT therapist helps you to identify your values, we encourage taking action that is in alignment with those values and making choices that will lead to a more fulfilling life.
5. An ACT Therapist Can Help You: Observe your thoughts and feelings
ACT therapists teach people how to observe their thoughts and feelings, and to make choices about how they want to respond to them.
ACT Therapy in Frederick, MD at Calm Waters Counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an effective form of treatment for anxiety, perfectionism, stress, and burnout. ACT therapy is also helpful for high achievers and entrepreneurs.
Interested to know if ACT could be a good fit for you?
Learn more about ACT for anxiety.
Get started in therapy at Calm Waters Counseling by following these 4 simple steps:
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Therapy for High Achievers in Wilmington, NC at Calm Waters Counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy works well for high achievers. It is an action-based style of therapy and I know for a fact that high-achievers love to set goals and work towards them.
Learn more about me and my Wilmington, NC online counseling practice.
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Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety in Maryland
Can’t make it into the office for your therapy appointment?
Prefer to have therapy in the comfort of your own space?
No problem!
Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is effective and flexible to meet your needs.
If online therapy seems like a good option for you, click the links below to learn more about where you live.
online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in North Carolina
online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Maryland
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Written by: Laura Rippeon, LCSW, LCSW-C