Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Boulder, Colorado
Build Resilience, Embrace Your Emotions, and Live Aligned with Your Values
What Is ACT?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps people stop fighting their thoughts and feelings—and start living more fully. Instead of focusing on “fixing” or eliminating uncomfortable emotions, ACT teaches you how to accept what you can’t control, connect to your core values, and take meaningful action toward the life you want.
I use ACT in Boulder, Colorado to support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, identity challenges, and life transitions. This approach is especially helpful when traditional strategies like positive thinking or problem-solving just aren’t enough.
How ACT Differs from Traditional Therapy
While many therapies aim to reduce symptoms, ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility—the ability to be present, open, and committed to taking action even in the face of discomfort. Rather than avoiding pain, ACT helps you build a different relationship with it, so it no longer runs your life.
You’ll learn how to:
Notice and unhook from unhelpful thought patterns
Sit with difficult emotions without being overwhelmed by them
Reconnect to your sense of meaning, purpose, and direction
Take empowered action, even when anxiety, fear, or shame are present
What ACT Can Help With
ACT has been shown to be effective for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including:
Anxiety and panic
Depression and low motivation
Perfectionism and people-pleasing
Obsessive thinking and worry
Life transitions and identity exploration
Chronic stress or burnout
Trauma recovery and emotional resilience
Low self-worth or imposter syndrome
If you feel stuck, disconnected from your purpose, or overwhelmed by your thoughts, ACT can offer a powerful path forward.
How I Use ACT in Therapy
My work is trauma-informed, relational, and client-centered. I adapt ACT to fit your unique story, cultural context, and lived experiences. I also integrate mindfulness, somatic awareness, and attachment-based principles into our sessions to support whole-person healing.
Core Elements of ACT in My Practice:
Mindfulness and Present-Moment Awareness
Together, we build practices that help you notice your thoughts and feelings without judgment—and stay grounded in the now.Cognitive Defusion
Learn to “unhook” from painful or rigid thought patterns, so they lose their grip on your behavior.Acceptance and Emotional Openness
Rather than avoiding or suppressing emotions, we explore how to make space for them and listen to what they may be trying to tell you.Values Clarification
We identify what truly matters to you—your personal values—and use them as a compass for your healing and decision-making.Committed Action
Step by step, we map out small, values-aligned actions that help you move forward, even in the presence of discomfort or fear.
ACT Therapy in Boulder, Colorado: Live More Fully, Even in Uncertainty
In a high-performing, wellness-driven place like Boulder, it’s easy to get caught in perfectionism, avoidance, or chronic comparison. ACT offers an alternative—an opportunity to meet life with curiosity and courage, even when it’s hard.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a major life shift, or simply wanting to reconnect with yourself, ACT can help you build the psychological flexibility needed to move forward.
I offer in-person ACT therapy in Boulder, Colorado, as well as online therapy for clients throughout the state.
Begin Therapy Grounded in Compassion, Not Control
Healing isn’t about eliminating all pain—it’s about learning how to be with it, and still choose what matters most. ACT is a powerful, compassionate therapy model that invites you to live more authentically, even when life feels uncertain.
Let’s explore if ACT is right for you and how we can work together toward your growth.