Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
in West Jefferson, NC
Values and Mental Health
When you become an adult, life can often feel like a relentless tug-of-war, with responsibilities and expectations pulling you in countless directions. Suddenly, you’re juggling work, relationships, and personal aspirations while trying to meet the overwhelming demands placed on you by family, friends, and society. These pressures can feel suffocating, leaving little room to breathe or focus on your own well-being. Over time, the weight of these expectations may lead to feelings of failure, self-doubt, anxiety, and even depression.
To make matters even more challenging, you might find yourself battling unwanted intrusive thoughts—persistent, distressing mental images or ideas that seem to come out of nowhere. These thoughts can amplify your sense of overwhelm, making it even harder to navigate the complexities of adulthood. They may leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unable to find clarity amidst the chaos.
However, there is hope. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a compassionate and effective approach for those who feel lost, confused, and overwhelmed by life’s challenges. ACT helps you step back from the noise, creating space for self-reflection and insight. By learning to identify, articulate, and stay true to your core values, this therapy empowers you to make meaningful choices that align with the person you want to be. Over time, ACT can help you develop greater self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose, ultimately reducing the feeling of overwhelm and helping you move forward with clarity and intention.
Choice Point
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) isn’t just about learning more about yourself. Instead, with ACT, you will experience the freedom of releasing struggle and leaning into your values through intentional and workable action.
If you’re someone who has felt hopeless, overwhelmed, unmoored, or like you’ve lost a piece of yourself, incorporating ACT techniques can be a game-changer. Through this approach, you can reconnect with what truly matters and begin living your best life.
In the same way that life is richer when we show up for its experiences, ACT offers a therapy style where you and your provider will show up together for a meaningful and transformative therapy experience.
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Answers to Your Questions about Mental Healthcare
General Mental Health Basics
We offer both as my schedule allows. In general, we have more availability for medication appointments. If you are interested in both and our therapy slots are full, we will help you connect with another therapist while we manage your medication.
This will be determined during your intake appointment. Brief appointments are ideal for time-limited specific concerns or for clients who are stable and transitioning out of recurring therapy or have already been in recurring therapy in the past. It is also helpful for clients who have challenging schedules or financial concerns that do not accommodate recurring therapy.
No! we see young adults and young-at-heart adults from diverse backgrounds. We have additional training and experience working with the college health and perinatal mental health populations but you do not have to identify with those groups to receive care.
We do not at this time.
Depression, anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD (with non-stimulants only)
No. Our services are offered predominantly through telehealth and I do not prescribe any controlled substances.
Yes. Clients who live locally, may request an in-person appointment.
Yes. We know how challenging juggling all these responsibilities can be and we will make a plan that will help you succeed all aspects of your life-including academic life.
What to expect for Virtual Appointments
Yes, in order to provide effective care, we must be able to see you. You are not required to use your camera for asynchronous classes.
No, you will need to reschedule. Please be aware there is a cancellation fee for appointments not cancelled within 24 hours.
The best feature of having a virtual appointment option is the convenience! Come as you are, baby drool, messy house, and all. You must be clothed (shirts required, and you may not be using mind altering substances during your appointment.
You will be able to access your appointment from any device with internet and a camera. Due to state licensing regulations, you must be in NC or VA at the time of your appointment. Please try to give yourself a quiet and private place. (Some patients find their vehicles (parked-not driving!) or bathroom to be great escape locations for their appointment.
Practice Policies for clients seeking 1-on-1mental healthcare
Yes, we will collaborate with your individual therapist.
No. Due to the boundaries established by the DEA system, providers cannot prescribe controlled substances to patients they have not initially seen in person. It is anticipated that the COVID pandemic exception will expire. That said, we have many modalities that are safe and effective and provide a long-term solutions so that controlled substances may not be necessary. We are committed to helping patients connect with their best-selves (which involves the courageous exploration of a values-driven life, rather than avoidance and symptom management).
Yes. Please plan to sign a release of information so we can communicate with your medication provider as needed.