Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) in New York City, NY and Colorado

Unhook from worry loops and take values based action without perfection pressure
In person in NYC/Brooklyn • Teletherapy across New York State and Colorado

Is This You?

  • Your mind runs constant “what ifs,” worst case reels or self criticism.

  • You avoid things you care about because anxiety, shame or fatigue spikes.

  • Perfectionism or people pleasing keeps you stuck and exhausted.

  • You want practical tools that don’t require being “calm first” to work.

  • You’ve tried coping skills before and need something gentler and more doable.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) works on builds psychological flexibility. Instead of arguing with every thought or forcing feelings away, ACT helps you unhook from mental chatter, make room for what you feel and move toward what matters. We use simple skills like defusion, grounding and values guided steps, so relief shows up in daily life, not just in session.

ACT in Plain English

What ACT Sessions Look Like

  1. Clarify What Matters: We define values in key areas (health, work, love, community) to anchor decisions.

  2. Unhook from Thoughts (Defusion): We practice noticing thoughts as thoughts, with you stepping back so they boss you around less.

  3. Make Room for Feelings (Acceptance): We build tolerance for discomfort with compassion and pacing.

  4. Small, Doable Steps (Committed Action): We choose tiny moves that build momentum without perfection pressure.

  5. Rituals & Skills for Real Life: We design short practices you can use in minutes: breath pacing, grounding, cue based habits.

When I Blend ACT

When worry is anchored to specific memories or shame loops, I’ll add EMDR and/or IFS so the skills have an easier job. For intimacy and relationship work, ACT pairs well with EFT and Gottman to support clear asks, boundaries, and follow through.

FAQs

  • No. ACT teaches you to unhook from unhelpful thoughts and take values based steps, even while anxiety is present.

  • Only if useful to your goals, and always collaboratively and gradually. ACT makes exposure gentler and values driven.

  • No. We’ll pick brief, workable practices that fit your brain and schedule.

  • Many people feel some relief in a few sessions; deeper change builds as skills become habits.

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Location & Access

In person in New York City/Brooklyn. Teletherapy anywhere in New York State, Massachusetts and Colorado.

Ready When You Are

Let’s help your actions reflect your values, not your worries.
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