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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of therapy that helps you stop fighting your thoughts and emotions and instead learn to accept them while taking meaningful action toward a better life.


Rather than trying to “fix” or get rid of painful feelings, ACT teaches you how to make peace with them so they no longer control your life. It’s about accepting what’s out of your control while committing to actions that align with your values and goals.


At Nova Therapy, I use ACT to help you break free from negative thought patterns and build a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.

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How Can Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Help?

ACT helps people who feel stuck in their emotions or thoughts by offering a new way to relate to them. It helps with:

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  • Reducing Anxiety & Overthinking – Learn how to let go of the struggle with your thoughts.

  • Managing Depression & Low Mood – Move toward activities that bring joy and meaning, even when you don’t feel like it.

  • Healing from Trauma – Create space for your emotions without letting them control your life.

  • Handling Stress & Life Changes – Develop flexible thinking to adapt to life’s ups and downs.

  • Improving Self-Esteem & Confidence – Shift your focus from self-doubt to taking meaningful action.

When is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy used?

Acceptance & commitment therapy is helpful for a wide range of emotional and mental health struggles, including:

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  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Chronic pain or health-related distress

  • Low self-esteem

  • Difficulty making decisions or feeling stuck in life

  • Relationship challenges

 

ACT is especially helpful when negative thoughts or emotions feel overwhelming and keep you from living the life you want.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

  • 1. Does acceptance & commitment therapy mean I have to accept everything, even if it’s painful?
    No, ACT doesn’t mean approving of pain—it means learning to make space for emotions so they don’t control you. You can still take action to improve your life while accepting what you can’t change.
  • 2. How is acceptance & commitment therapy different from traditional talk therapy?
    ACT focuses less on changing thoughts and more on how you respond to them. Instead of trying to “think positive,” you’ll learn skills to detach from unhelpful thoughts and take meaningful action.
  • 3. Do I have to meditate or practice mindfulness for acceptance & commitment therapy to work?
    While ACT includes mindfulness techniques, it’s not about meditation. It’s about being present in the moment and making choices that align with your values.

Contact

Would you like to explore how ACT can help you?
Book a free 15-minute consultation today!

Phone: (613) 929-6796

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