Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people become more psychologically adaptable. ACT encourages you to be more fully in the present. Accepting your deep emotions, traumas, or negative coping mechanisms is key in this therapeutic approach.
ACT maintains that to adapt and grow, a person must fully accept themselves as they are. Therapists practicing ACT believe that suppressing or ignoring painful emotions or experiences is counter-productive to growth and change.
You must investigate your current patterns of thinking to change. After examining these patterns, you can better understand the way your thinking impacts you. This acceptance of your patterns and habits helps you change your behaviors.
Trying to stop ways of thinking can be detrimental to ACT. Your therapist will help you understand how and why you think a certain way. Your ACT therapist will encourage you to accept yourself within a given moment. This acceptance is ultimately the catalyst for change.
After fostering the acceptance of the present moment, with all its thoughts, beliefs, and experiences, your ACT therapist will encourage you to develop a new, more compassionate relationship with your experience.
Individuals experiencing a wide range of psychological issues can benefit from ACT because it emphasizes their unique relationship with their problems.
In our work together, we get to the problems as quickly as possible so you can take control of your behavior faster. Time is the enemy of treatment — the more you engage in unhealthy behaviors, the more difficult it becomes to break those patterns and pathologies. The sooner you get help, the better, and I am here to be as directive and empowering as possible so you can get well enough to live ...
Welcome, I’m Sabra! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and EMDR Certified Therapist. I specialize in treating PTSD by integrating evidence-based EMDR and energy psychology into my work. Whether you're facing personal obstacles or looking for couples therapy, my door is open. Let's start your healing journey together.
Your health and well-being are at the heart of everything I do, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to better mental health and overall wellness.
I’m licensed to provide care in Minnesota, California, Arizona, Florida, New York, Massachusets & Illinois.
We can meet conveniently via secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions in the time and place that works best for you.
I view therapy as a collaborative relationship that fosters a safe space for healing and growth. My approach is active, showing up with genuine care and interest in my clients lives’ and challenging them when appropriate. I love working with women in their 20’s and 30’s who are motivated to grow and have a desire to understand themselves on a deeper level.
None of us becomes who we are in isolation. We'll work together in a safe and collaborative environment to set and follow the trajectory toward your own definition of success. I have experience with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and trauma. A specialty of my practice is working with transgender and gender nonconforming individuals and their families.
Difficult experiences impact people in different ways. Whether you are feeling stuck, disconnected, or hesitant as you approach a major life transition, know that you are not alone.
Prospective clients considering collaborating with me should understand that my approach is rooted in empathy, selflessness, and attentive listening. I prioritize creating a non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported. My commitment to holistic care encompasses addressing emotional, mental, and relational aspects of well-being. Through genuine empathy and a clie...
I am a Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 21 years of experience. I have three Master's degrees, and a doctorate degree. The goal of my career is to help my clients deal with mental illness that disrupts their normal functioning and help them regain a restored sense of balance and function with the use of both therapy and medication.
Laurie Premisler is an experienced psychotherapist specializing in helping adults cope with sudden life transitions.
Transitions such as the ending of a relationship, or a job loss, can feel just as intense as the death of a loved one. The loss you feel is profound. You feel sad. You feel anxious. You question why it happened. You aren't sure how to grieve, or even if you should. Phrases like...
Whatever circumstances you may be facing, I am here to walk with you through it. It is my desire to help you live a healthier, more fulfilling life. I specialize in anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, self-esteem/identity issues, life transitions, and women’s issues. I provide a safe space for individuals to develop personal insight and awareness into the unique parts that make up their
Life can be isolating and difficult at times. That simple understanding is what continues to motivate me to be a therapist as it allows me to support others in a nonjudgmental and helpful space.
We are an ever growing practice of marriage and family therapists and mental health clinicians (and golden retrievers) that work a hybrid model of in the office and virtually. By accepting most insurance we hope to make counseling as accessible as possible for those in need.
