ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Moving Toward What Matters.
ACT is one of the values-based approaches we use to help people move toward what matters to them, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are part of the picture.
What Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Is
Moving toward what matters.
ACT is a values-based therapy approach that helps you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings, rather than fighting them, so you can keep moving toward the life and relationships that matter to you. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works from the idea that pain and difficult emotions are a normal part of being human — the goal isn’t to eliminate them, but to stop letting them dictate your choices. Through this approach, people build psychological flexibility, unhook from unhelpful thought patterns, and reconnect their actions with what matters most to them.
How we use it
How ACT fits into care at The Newly.
ACT is not something you need to choose alone. Our team uses ACT within a broader plan — sometimes as part of individual therapy, sometimes alongside collaborative care or structured programs.
Where it lives
This approach may be part of:
What to expect
A clear path, step by step.
Start with a first conversation
A free 15-minute call to talk through what’s going on and what kind of support might help.
Assessment + fit
Your clinician learns about your history and goals, and you decide together whether ACT fits.
Integrated if appropriate
When it’s a good fit, ACT is woven into your plan alongside the other support you need.
Ongoing support beyond one technique
ACT is one tool among many. We stay with you across the whole plan, not just one session type.
FAQ
Common Questions
It varies. Some people notice a shift in how they relate to difficult thoughts within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term work. Your clinician will give you a realistic sense of what to expect after getting to know you.
No. ACT can help with a wide range of experiences, from anxiety to life transitions, not just a formal diagnosis. If you feel stuck avoiding something hard, it may be worth exploring.
In many cases, yes. Virtual ACT can be a good fit depending on your situation. We’ll talk through what’s appropriate for you on your first conversation.
You don’t need to decide on your own. Most people come in unsure of what they need. Your clinician will help you understand whether ACT is a good fit or whether another approach makes more sense.
Want to know if ACT is right for you?
Book a first conversation and we’ll help you understand the best next step.
