Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals build psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present with difficult thoughts and emotions while choosing actions aligned with personal values. Rather than trying to eliminate or control internal experiences, ACT emphasizes changing one’s relationship with them through processes like acceptance, cognitive defusion, mindfulness, and values clarification. The goal is not to feel better in the short term, but to build a life that feels meaningful and authentic, even in the presence of discomfort or uncertainty.