ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) comes under the umbrella of psychotherapy that helps you acknowledge the negative thoughts without judging them. It’s a modern, evidence-based approach that helps individuals accept their thoughts and emotions as an appropriate response to a certain situation. It makes you realize that these thoughts don’t define you as a “bad person.”
ACT helps you to embrace negative thoughts and feelings rather than suppressing and fighting with them. Unlike other therapies that focus on eliminating negative thoughts, ACT teaches you to accept natural thoughts while engaging in meaningful actions that lead to a fulfilling life.
At Rise Well Behavioral, we understand how overwhelming it can be to feel trapped in your thoughts and weighed down by guilt and self-blame. Our team of professionals integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you reframe your values and develop psychological flexibility.
Core skills of ACT
Acceptance
Rather than struggling or pushing away unpleasant emotions, ACT teaches you to accept emotions to pass freely without dominating your behavior and self-esteem.
Cognitive Defusion
It allows you to look at your thoughts from a distance instead of getting caught up in them.
Present-Moment Awareness
It teaches your mind to remain rooted in the present moment. This awareness reduces stress, enhances concentration, and promotes a feeling of tranquility and clarity.
Self as Context
The notion makes you look at yourself in a wider sense and observe your experience, instead of your thoughts
Values Exploration
ACT helps you identify what really matters to you and set your own standards.
Committed Action
Taking meaningful, consistent steps toward your goals and values, even when challenges arise. This process transforms awareness into purposeful living.
The combination of these six processes develops psychological flexibility – the ability to remain open, balanced, and dedicated to development despite whatever life presents.
Who Can Benefit from ACT?
Acceptance and commitment therapy can support people who are struggling with
Stress and anxiety
Perfectionism or rigid thinking patterns
Relationship and communication issues
Life transitions or grief
What You’ll Learn in ACT
In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, you will learn how to cope with upsetting feelings, change negative thought patterns, and re-establish contact with the things that are actually important to you. In every session, you will receive skills that promote psychological flexibility as you can develop a more balanced, meaningful, and values-driven life.
You will learn to:
Meditate
Be in the present and stay patient in times of stress or emotional suffering.
Embracing Emotions
Recognizing that difficult feelings are a natural part of life and an opportunity for growth.
Improved thought Process
Observe negative thoughts without letting them control you.
Establish resilience
Become tough enough to take the good and the bad in life patiently, courageously, and acceptably.
What to Expect During an ACT Session
During your ACT therapy session at Rise Well Behavioral, you will be collaborating with a therapist who tailors each session to your unique needs and goals.
You will find a positive setting that incorporates:
Mindfulness and grounding exercises
Separated acceptance-based discussions.
Individualized goal and action planning.
Reflective thinking, acting, and feeling.
Why Choose Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
At Rise Well Behavioral, each client’s journey begins with a proper individualized assessment to learn about their emotional patterns, life struggles, and their goals.
Depending on your values, our licensed therapists develop a treatment strategy, integrating Acceptance Commitment Therapy with other methods such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy or Medication Management to achieve sustainable growth.
What makes our ACT therapy services unique:
Personalized Treatment Plans
IOP-Based Flexibility
Evidence-Based Approach
Experienced Clinicians
Real-World Application
Supportive Environment
Allow Us to Care
If you’re ready to break free from unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what truly matters, ACT therapy can guide you toward lasting change. Reach out today to schedule a confidential session — and take the first step toward a more mindful, meaningful life.
Brandie Petet
Provider Alston is very kind and attentive. She listens very well, and she is very concerned about your medications working their best. I highly recommend her.
Melissa Bailey
Excellent dr to manage ADD. They are caring and take time to truly understand and do what’s best for the individual patient. Rebecca & Christine continually go the extra mile for patients.
Louanne Dickenson
Therapist listened to my situation and issues. Knowledgeable of condition and how to help me
Chérie King
Kai is a great practitioner and I receive excellent care from her. Televisits work smoothly and are so convenient
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ACT therapy help with all Mental Health Conditions?
ACT is effective for several mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorder. It teaches the necessary emotional behaviors for stress acceptance, helping an individual manage and adapt to changes in their life.
Are there any side effects or risks of ACT therapy?
The ACT therapy is usually safe. However, just like other treatments, delving into painful thoughts or feelings can make one feel uncomfortable in the short term. It is a natural healing process, and your therapist will be there with you all the way, guiding and supporting you.
How long does it take to see results from ACT therapy?
Each person’s experience is unique, but most clients begin feeling positive change within several weeks. With ongoing practice of the ACT methods in sessions and daily life, clients experience a continuum and significant changes.
