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Looking for ACT therapy? You've found the right place. I will help you build flexibility, accept challenges, and live by your values.
How Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Can Help You
Accept What You Can’t Control
Learn to stop the struggle with thoughts and feelings, so you can focus your energy on what truly matters.
Show Up to Your Life with Clarity
Clarify your values and begin taking small, powerful steps toward the life you want, even if fear or doubt come along for the ride.
Build Psychological Flexibility
Respond to stress and triggers with intention instead of reactivity, so you can feel more centered and resilient.
You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Tired of Fighting Your Mind
You’ve spent years putting one foot in front of the other, holding it together on the outside while your inner world feels like a war zone. You try to silence the thoughts, numb the emotions, or push away the memories… but they keep coming back.
Maybe you’re exhausted by the fight itself. The pressure to “get over it.” The shame of not feeling better yet. And deep down, you just want to live your life again, not avoid it.
ACT offers a new way forward. Instead of trying to eliminate pain, we’ll learn to make space for it, without letting it control you. We’ll clarify what matters most to you, and help you take steps toward it, one brave, values-aligned choice at a time.
What is ACT?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness- and values-based approach that helps you change your relationship to pain, not by erasing it, but by loosening its grip. ACT teaches you how to accept difficult internal experiences (like anxiety, shame, or trauma memories) while committing to meaningful action aligned with your values.
You’ll learn to become an observer of your thoughts, not a prisoner to them. You’ll discover how to carry pain without letting it define you. And you’ll begin to live more freely… not because the struggle is gone, but because it’s no longer holding the steering wheel.
When you’ve spent years pushing through for others, it’s easy to lose touch with yourself… your values, your needs, even your sense of purpose. Maybe you’ve started to feel numb, disconnected, or like you’re going through the motions. There’s a quiet grief that comes with being the strong one all the time.
That’s exactly why I created this space… to support helpers like you who are tired of feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. I specialize in working with first responders, nurses, teachers, and caregivers who have faced trauma and need a compassionate, gentle approach to healing.
Through ACT, we’ll work together to help you stop fighting your inner world and instead create a life that aligns with what really matters to you, even when life is still hard. This is a judgment-free zone where your whole self matters, not just your professional role. I’ll be here with you every step of the way.
Why Choose Safe Haven Psychotherapy Services?
The Goal Isn’t to Get Rid of Pain—It’s to Stop Letting It Run Your Life
With ACT, you may begin to experience:
Less struggle with intrusive thoughts and emotions
More freedom to live by your values, not your fears
Increased self-compassion and emotional resilience
A new sense of peace, even in the presence of grief or pain
The ability to take meaningful action, even when it feels hard
Imagine living a life where your choices are guided by what matters most to you. Imagine feeling capable, steady, and connected, not because things are perfect, but because you are more present and purposeful in them.
This is what ACT can offer, and I’d be honored to walk that path with you.
Frequently Asked Questions About ACT
Curious about what ACT looks like? Here are answers to some of the most common questions to help you feel more confident about taking the next step.
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While CBT focuses on changing thoughts, ACT emphasizes changing your relationship to thoughts and emotions. It’s not about arguing with your mind—it’s about learning how to carry it with compassion and live meaningfully anyway.
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Yes. ACT is especially powerful for trauma-exposed individuals who are tired of battling their inner world. It supports emotional regulation, values-based living, and healing without re-traumatization.
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Not necessarily. ACT focuses more on your current experience and what helps you move forward. You don’t have to retell your trauma for this work to be effective.
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Absolutely. ACT aligns well with many spiritual frameworks, especially in its emphasis on values, acceptance, and mindfulness. If you’d like, we can integrate your faith into the process.
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Yes. I often blend ACT with somatic therapy, EMDR, DBT, and parts work depending on your needs. ACT’s flexibility makes it a powerful foundation for trauma-informed care.