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Licensed In:
California, Idaho, Utah, Washington
“Do you feel like you're easily overwhelmed, not good enough, or feel like a burden on others? Perhaps you ruminate on fears of the future or dismiss your needs so that you don't lose relationships. I work with people who are struggling with anxious thoughts, chronic illness and/or pain, and symptoms related to previously traumatic events and experiences. These can show up as overwhelming emotions, fears of abandonment, or physical and emotional shut down. Many of my clients are living with a chronic illness and trying to navigate the loss of a pre-diagnosis life in the hopes of gaining a better understanding of a post-diagnosis identity.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Cancer · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Depression · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Life Transitions · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Marissa Gilbert

Friedman Gilbert Therapy

LCSW, MS

Licensed In:
Texas, Virginia
“I work with adults navigating PTSD/complex trauma and the emotional impact of medical care, chronic illness, cancer treatment, and survivorship. Even when an appointment brings good news, scans, symptoms, and ongoing uncertainty can keep your body on alert. We work at a pace that fits your current capacity, build safety and self-trust, and focus on changes you can use outside therapy. I also support adults whose trauma patterns show up in work, relationships, and major life transitions.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Cancer · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Trauma & PTSD
Dr. Alan Jacobson

Foresight Psychology, PLLC

Psy.D.

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Many of my clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD or executive-functioning difficulties, life transitions, relationship concerns, or questions involving identity, purpose, and personal growth. I also work with college students, young adults, athletes, executives, and other professionals seeking improved resilience, focus, confidence, and performance under pressure. My clients are often thoughtful, motivated, and looking to better understand themselves and find greater purpose as they make meaningful changes in their lives. Many of the individuals I work with are high-functioning on the outside, but privately struggling with stress, self-doubt, or feeling stuck. I frequently work with those who are driven and capable, yet find themselves dealing with burnout, perfectionism, or difficulty sustaining focus and momentum. These individuals often want not just symptom relief, but a deeper understanding of how to perform—and live—at their best.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Depression · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Executive Coaching · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Relationship Issues
Kaymi Franco

Breaking Barriers Counseling, PLLC

LPC, LCDC

Licensed In:
Texas
“I work with adolescents and adults 13 years or older. For in person sessions, I see children, teens, and adults over 11 years old. I see people for a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, emotional disturbances/anger issues, and family conflict. I work with individuals and couples. Depending on circumstance, I may also see families. A majority of my clients have been impacted by the criminal justice system in some way (i.e. have been in prison, family members or friends of people in or previously in prison, etc.).”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Relationship Issues · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Julia Vahlsing

Main Line Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, LLC

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“Dr. Vahlsing is experienced in treating children, adolescents, and adults. She has specialized interests in treating all types of anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, grief issues, college stress, trauma, and developmental concerns.”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Parent-Child Bonding & Attachment · Perfectionism · Phobias · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Tracie Coleman LCSW

Haven Bridge Counseling & Wellness PLLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Florida, Idaho, Illinois
“I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, stuck, or struggling to find balance in daily life. Many of my clients are experiencing chronic insomnia, anxiety, stress, burnout, ADHD-related challenges, caregiving responsibilities, medical concerns, cancer-related stress, life transitions, grief, or emotional exhaustion.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Aging · Anxiety · Burnout · Cancer · Caregiver Support · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Disability · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · End-of-Life · Gender Identity · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Older Adults & Aging · Panic · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Savannah Torkelsen

Savannah Torkelsen Counseling

LMHC, Prof. Couns. Assoc.

Licensed In:
Oregon, Washington
“I work with adult individuals who are running into roadbumps in their relationships with others (or their relationship with themselves!).”
Services:
Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Codependency · Grief · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Licensed In:
Rhode Island
“Taylor specializes in evidence-based, compassionate, and goal oriented care for individuals of all ages experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD).”
Services:
Child Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Adoption · Anger Management · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) · Burnout · Career Counseling · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Disability · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Educational and Learning Disabilities · Executive Coaching · Gender Identity · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Shane Knox, LMFT

Shane Knox, LMFT

LMFT

Licensed In:
Oregon
“I work with adults of all ages, genders, and identities. Some identities that I especially focus on are people in multicultural/mixed race relationships or families, men (often seeking therapy for the first time), people who perform for a living (performing arts, athletes). I work with people on anxiety/OCD, relationship challenges, low self-worth, chronic illness burnout, sexual issues, childhood trauma, ADHD, spiritual issues, religious trauma, parenting, addiction, & men's issues.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anxiety · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Divorce · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Dr. Lindsey Hovan

Atlas Behavioral Health

PsyD

Licensed In:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
“In addition to depression, anxiety, work stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges, I also specialize in: - History of trauma and its impact on sense of self, attachment, and relational patterns - Distress related to caregiving - Reproductive Mental Health (including fertility, perinatal, and postpartum)”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Caregiver Support · Grief · Life Transitions · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Odaro Owen

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

PMHNP

Licensed In:
Oregon
“I work with adults from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, including executives, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, working parents, caregivers, and other high-achieving individuals navigating the demands of modern life. Many of my clients seek support for ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, executive stress, life transitions, and women's mental health concerns. They often value a thoughtful, personalized approach that respects their privacy while helping them achieve greater balance, clarity, and emotional well-being.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Autism · Behavioral Issues · Grief · Self Esteem
Heather Cassandra Blessing

Heather Cassandra Blessing, LMFT

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania
“Often in the hustle and bustle of the “real world” we kind of just go with the flow and often lose ourselves. Sometimes it is scary to live our lives authentically. Living authentically means the person you feel you truly are on the inside. I started my career in the IT field, but realized I did not have a passion for it or enjoy it. I wanted to help others. I became a licensed marriage and family therapist, and am now living my authentic life path and want to help you find and live yours. I specialize in working with children, tweens, teens and adults who want to be their authentic selves, whether it is their gender journey (transgender/gender expansive/non-binary), coming out or being on the spectrum. I work with all religions and spiritualities and all types of families no matter what the unique makeup.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Gender Identity · Life Transitions · Women’s Mental Health

About Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

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What to expect

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapy approach that helps you relate differently to difficult thoughts, feelings, memories, and body sensations instead of spending all your energy trying to push them away. ACT often focuses on noticing what shows up inside, making room for discomfort, and taking practical steps toward the life you want to live.

In online ACT sessions, your therapist may help you identify stuck patterns, clarify your values, practice mindfulness skills, and choose actions that support what matters to you. People often look for ACT when they are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, perfectionism, life transitions, relationship concerns, or feeling stuck. It may be worth exploring if you want therapy that is practical, reflective, and focused on meaningful change.

How to choose a therapist

When comparing online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists, look for someone whose style feels clear, respectful, and collaborative. ACT can be gentle and reflective, but it can also involve practicing new responses to uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, so pacing matters. You may want to ask how the therapist uses ACT in sessions, what kinds of concerns they commonly work with, and whether they include exercises, mindfulness practices, values work, or between-session reflection.

Not every therapist who uses ACT offers it the same way. Review profiles carefully, compare experience and communication style, and ask practical questions before booking so you can choose someone who feels like a good fit for your needs.

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Questions about this approach

How do I use this page to find an online therapist who offers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

Start by choosing the state where you will be located during therapy sessions. From there, use filters to narrow your options by insurance, age group, language, service type, and therapy type. Review therapist profiles to see who offers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), what concerns they work with, and whether their style sounds like a good fit. When you find someone who seems aligned with your needs, follow their profile instructions to request an appointment or consultation.

What should I ask before booking?

Before booking, ask how the therapist uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online sessions and what a typical appointment might look like. You can also ask whether sessions include mindfulness exercises, values work, practical skills, or between-session practice. It may help to ask about their experience with your main concerns, availability, fees, insurance, cancellation policies, and how they handle fit if you decide after a first session that you want a different approach.

Does my therapist have to be licensed in my state, and what happens if I travel out of state?

In most cases, your therapist needs to be licensed or otherwise legally allowed to provide care in the state where you are physically located during the session. If you travel, even temporarily, tell your therapist before your appointment so they can confirm whether they can continue care while you are away. Some providers can work across more than one state. You can learn more in this guide to finding a therapist licensed in multiple states: https://therapyexpanded.com/find-a-therapist-licensed-in-multiple-states.

Can Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) be done virtually through telehealth therapy?

Yes, many parts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can work well through telehealth. Online ACT sessions may include conversation, mindfulness practice, values clarification, noticing thought patterns, and planning small actions between sessions. A private space, reliable internet connection, and a device that allows you to hear and see your therapist clearly can make sessions easier. Ask the therapist how they adapt ACT for online care and what you should expect during virtual appointments.

Who is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) best for?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may be a good fit if you feel caught in cycles of overthinking, avoidance, self-criticism, stress, anxiety, low mood, or feeling disconnected from what matters to you. It can also appeal to people who want therapy that combines self-awareness with practical action. ACT is not about forcing positive thinking. It is often used to help people make room for difficult experiences while moving toward more meaningful choices.

Do Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists need special certification or training?

There is not one single requirement that every therapist must meet to say they use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Licensed therapists may learn ACT through graduate training, continuing education, consultation, workshops, supervision, or clinical experience. Because backgrounds vary, it is reasonable to ask how a therapist learned ACT and how often they use it in their work. Focus on whether they can clearly explain their approach and whether it feels appropriate for your goals.

Does insurance cover online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapy, and how does payment usually work?

Insurance coverage usually depends on your plan, the therapist’s network status, your location, and the type of service provided. ACT itself is a therapy approach, while billing is usually based on the clinical service, such as an individual therapy session. Some therapists accept insurance, some provide superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and others are private pay. Check the therapist’s profile and confirm fees, benefits, copays, and payment options before your first appointment.

When is online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapy not the right choice?

Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) may not be the best fit during an immediate crisis, when emergency support is needed, when a higher level of care is required, or when you do not have a private space or reliable internet connection. Some people may need in-person care, intensive outpatient support, or emergency services instead. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call or text 988 right away.

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