Services
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
"The aim of ACT is not to eliminate pain; it is to enable people to live a full and meaningful life, with pain." Steven C. Hayes
- Foster Acceptance of Unwanted Internal
Experiences
- Promote Cognitive Defusion
- Clarify and Connect with Personal Values
- Facilitate Committed Action Towards Valued
Living
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) will help you build psychological flexibility by learning to relate differently to your internal experiences. Instead of attempting to control or eliminate unwanted thoughts and feelings, you'll be guided to accept their presence with openness and mindfulness. This acceptance then frees up energy to identify what truly matters to you – your core values. Finally, ACT encourages committed action, where you will actively pursue behaviors aligned with those values, even when discomfort arises, leading to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
"If our thinking is bogged down by distorted symbolic meanings, illogical reasoning and erroneous interpretations, we become, in truth, blind and deaf." Aaron Beck
-Identify and Modify Maladaptive Thought Patterns (Cognitive Restructuring)
-Change Maladaptive Behaviors and Develop Adaptive Coping Strategies
-Reduce Emotional Distress and Symptom Severity
-Develop Skills for Long-Term Relapse Prevention and Maintenance of Gains
Your brain isn't static; it's a dynamic powerhouse with an incredible superpower called neuroplasticity! While anxiety carves deep, unhelpful pathways, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a targeted training program that actively rewires your brain. Every time you challenge a thought or bravely face a fear, you're literally forging brand-new neural connections! This process weakens old patterns, paving superhighways of calm and resilience to powerfully reduce anxiety and reclaim control.
Positive Psychology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Positive psychology is a powerful tool in psychotherapy because it shifts the focus from merely alleviating distress to actively building strengths, resilience, and overall well-being. It will help you cultivate positive emotions, find meaning and purpose, and leverage your inherent capabilities. This approach not only addresses symptoms but also empowers you to flourish, fostering lasting mental health beyond problem resolution.
- Cultivate Positive Emotions
- Enhance Engagement and Flow
- Build and Nurture Positive Relationships
- Foster Meaning and Purpose
"Authentic happiness comes from identifying and cultivating your most fundamental strengths and using them every day in work, love, play and parenting." Martin Seligman
- cultivate present moment awareness
- enhance non judgmental observation
- improve emotional regulation
- increase self compassion
- strengthen cognitive defusion
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf" Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Mindfulness Meditation
Through mindfulness, you will gain the ability to observe your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment, fostering a crucial sense of distance from overwhelming internal experiences. This practice significantly enhances emotional regulation, allowing individuals to respond to stress and difficult emotions with greater calm and intention rather than reactivity. Ultimately, mindfulness cultivates a deeper self-awareness and presence, empowering clients to break free from unhelpful patterns and navigate life's challenges with increased clarity and resilience.
