Have you ever heard the saying "the mind is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master?" Many people find themselves caught in patterns of thought that feel automatic and hard to step away from. I can help you learn how to step back from your thoughts instead of following them as commands, and become more connected to the present moment.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a behavioral approach to therapy similar to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).  However, where CBT and DBT focus on changing or reducing negative thoughts, ACT recognizes that some degree of difficult thinking is a normal part of being human. 

Rather than trying to eliminate these thoughts, we change how you relate to them. This happens in two main ways. The first is through mindfulness. Not mindfulness as meditation or yoga, but as intentional awareness of your patterns of thinking and feeling. The second is values, meaning what matters most to you and what you want your life to stand for. These values serve as a compass to guide your decisions.  

As you learn to focus less on unhelpful thought patterns and more on what truly matters, your life can begin to feel more intentional and fulfilling.

I help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface while building skills that make everyday life feel more manageable. We’ll work at a pace that supports real progress without feeling overwhelming. Clients often tell me they feel clearer, more grounded, and better equipped to handle difficult situations.