Feel like your mind just won’t give you a break?

You might spend a lot of time in your head—overthinking, second-guessing, spiraling into “what ifs.” You try to stay positive or push the thoughts away, but they always come back. And even when things look fine on the outside, you feel disconnected, anxious, or unsure of who you really are.

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) can help you stop fighting your thoughts and start building a life that actually feels aligned with your values.

What is ACT, exactly?

ACT isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about shifting your relationship with the thoughts and feelings that show up—especially the uncomfortable ones. We’ll work on letting go of the internal tug-of-war (perfectionism, shame, self-criticism) and moving toward what matters most to you.

Instead of getting stuck in “what’s wrong with me?” mode, ACT helps you ask: What do I care about, and how do I want to show up for it—even when it’s hard?

I use ACT with clients who are:

• Caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or harsh inner criticism

• Struggling with identity, belonging, or feeling “not enough”

• Feeling stuck wanting change but not knowing how to start

• Burnt out from trying to be everything to everyone

• Tired of avoiding discomfort at the cost of living fully

What ACT looks like in our work together:

You won’t get a list of “positive affirmations” or be told to ignore what’s hard. Instead, we’ll slow things down and get curious:

• What are your values?

• What patterns are keeping you stuck, even if they’ve helped you survive?

• What does it mean to move forward, even when uncertainty shows up?

We might use mindfulness, metaphors, and experiential work—always grounded in your lived experience.

Why I use ACT:

Because it meets people where they are—mess and all. It’s helped my clients get unstuck from the pressure to feel okay all the time, and instead start living in a way that feels honest, flexible, and meaningful.