ACT is an evidence-based behavioral therapy grounded in the idea that psychological flexibility, rather than the elimination of distress, is the foundation of wellbeing. It emphasizes values-based action, acceptance of internal experiences, and mindfulness as tools for living a meaningful life even in the presence of difficulty.
ACT genuinely changed how I move through my own life before it changed how I practice. Learning to stay connected to what matters most, even in the middle of hard things, was transformative for me personally. Watching that happen for patients is why I keep showing up. I love that ACT can be used transdiagnostically and in tandem with other evidence-based approaches (e.g., DBT, motivational interviewing, behavioral sleep medicine) without losing its core principles.
