Posted on October 30th, 2025

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches us to stop fighting our inner experiences and start living a life guided by values. Instead of trying to eliminate pain or difficult emotions, ACT helps you develop a different relationship with them — one based on awareness and compassion.

ACT focuses on six core processes: mindfulness, acceptance, cognitive defusion (seeing thoughts as thoughts), self-as-context, values, and committed action. These processes promote psychological flexibility — the ability to stay present and act in alignment with your deepest values, even when emotions run high.

In therapy, clients often learn that struggling against negative thoughts or emotions makes them stronger. By learning to accept, name, and observe emotions without judgment, clients reclaim control over their behavior and choices.

For diverse clients, including African American and Latina populations, ACT’s focus on values and lived experience resonates deeply. It respects individuality, spirituality, and cultural resilience — key components of holistic healing.

Living by values means defining what truly matters — whether it’s family, faith, creativity, or justice — and then taking steps toward it, even when life feels uncertain. That’s the essence of ACT and the heart of meaningful change.

To begin your journey toward a more values-driven life with ACT, we invite you to connect with us. You can contact our office by phone at (860) 983-8660 or via email at [email protected].