Skip to content At Treat Mental Health California, we believe mental well-being is essential for a fulfilling life. Through our virtual mental health center, we’re dedicated to providing accessible and impactful care for individuals facing various mental health challenges. One of our specialized approaches is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is a modern therapy approach that combines mindfulness techniques with behavioral strategies. It focuses on accepting your thoughts and feelings while aligning your actions with your values. This approach is encouraging in online mental health settings.
ACT works well for different cognitive health issues like anxiety, depression, and stress, catering to different individuals’ needs.
Our online platform ensures that anyone can access quality ACT therapy from the comfort of their home, regardless of location.
Our therapists customize ACT interventions to fit your specific needs, whether you’re seeking solutions to your problems or personal growth.
In ACT, we encourage people to accept their thoughts and personal feelings instead of fighting against them. This fosters understanding and self-compassion.
ACT emphasizes mindfulness, being aware of the present moment without judgment, aiding in making intentional decisions.
This technique involves stepping back from your thoughts to see them as just words, reducing their impact on your emotions.
A central part of ACT is identifying and using your personal values to guide your choices, behaviors, decisions, priorities, and actions.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychological intervention rooted in Western psychology and supported by a strong basic research program. At Treat Mental Health California, our virtual care model uses ACT to help clients live in accord with core values, even in the face of emotional or physical challenges. This method encourages psychological flexibility, which research by Hayes et al and others shows is key in improving psychological health and reducing psychological suffering.
Our ACT approach focuses on core processes such as cognitive defusion techniques, acceptance, and values-based action. These support change across multiple aspects of health and forms of psychopathology, including borderline personality disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, treatment of depression, Binge Eating Disorder, and addictive behavior. This therapy is also used in the treatment of persons dealing with substance abuse, long-term disability, pain-related disability, and other physical conditions.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers several benefits for people living with mental health conditions. It helps reduce psychological suffering by improving psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present and take effective action based on personal values, even during emotional discomfort. ACT supports people with anxiety disorders, depressive symptoms, substance use disorders, and chronic pain, making it a widely used type of therapy in both clinical and virtual settings.
It is backed by clinical trials, including randomized trials, and is considered an effective treatment for improving quality of life. ACT does not try to remove unpleasant thoughts but instead teaches people to accept them and take steps in line with their life directions. This emphasis on values helps people make choices that align with their deepest values, supporting better outcomes across many life domains.
ACT uses several practical techniques to reduce experiential avoidance and support mental wellness. One key technique is Cognitive defusion, which helps people separate from unhelpful thoughts. Second is mindfulness exercises, which encourage present-moment awareness without judgment. Third, acceptance techniques help people allow unpleasant feelings to exist without trying to control them.
Fourth is Committed action, which involves setting goals that align with core values and following through on them. Fifth, Values Clarification helps identify what truly matters to the person. Lastly, experiential exercises allow clients to explore their private experiences through guided activities. These techniques are often used alongside behavioral interventions and other forms of therapy like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Together, they form a flexible approach that supports a meaningful life despite emotional or physical challenges.
ACT suits people of all ages and backgrounds, and our therapists adjust the treatment accordingly.
Sessions usually last 45 to 60 minutes, but we can adjust the time based on what works best for you.
The number of sessions varies from person to person, depending on your needs, and we’ll work together to devise a plan that works for you.
Begin your journey of self-exploration and resilience with Treat Mental Health California. Our online platform makes mental health care accessible and effective, no matter where you are. If you’re ready to experience the benefits of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, our experienced and compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way.
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