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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps you move forward not by fighting unwanted thoughts and feelings, but by accepting them and realigning your actions with what truly matters to you.

Rather than trying to eliminate discomfort, ACT guides you toward greater psychological flexibility: the ability to stay present, disengage from unhelpful mental patterns, and act in a way that’s consistent with your values.

How ACT Works in Practice

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1. Accept & Notice Without Fighting

You’ll learn to acknowledge uncomfortable thoughts and emotions as normal, rather than treating them as problems to be fixed.

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2. Create Distance from Thoughts (Cognitive Defusion)

ACT teaches you to step back from your thoughts seeing them as passing mental events, not absolute truths.

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3. Stay Present

You’ll build mindfulness skills to keep your focus on the here and now, reducing getting caught up in worries about the past or future.

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4. Connect with the Observing Self

This process strengthens your awareness of the part of you that observes separate from thoughts and feelings enhancing clarity and perspective.

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5. Clarify Your Values

Together, we’ll identify what matters most in your life so your therapy follows your own compass.

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6. Commit to Value-Driven Change

You’ll build mindfulness skills to keep your focus on the here and now, reducing getting caught up in worries about the past or future.

Benefits of ACT

Cultivate greater emotional resilience and flexibility

Stop being stuck in negative thoughts and behaviors

Reduce stress and overwhelm by shifting focus to value-driven living

Apply real, lasting changes rather than temporary relief

Enhanced mental health across anxiety, depression, trauma, and more

Because ACT is rooted in robust research with over 1,000 randomized trials and strong support from clinical organizations it’s an excellent, modern path toward healing.

Who Can Benefit from ACT?

This therapy approach is particularly powerful if you or someone you know is:

The ACT Experience at Transformation Health

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Step 1: Personal Consultation

We start with a meaningful conversation about your goals, history, and what brought you to therapy.
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Step 2: ACT in Session

Through experiential exercises, mindfulness practice, and values clarification, we’ll work together toward building flexibility and purpose.

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Step 3: Take-Home Tools

Each session includes personalized techniques that enable you to practice ACT skills throughout your day-to-day life.

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Step 4: Ongoing Growth

Progress is supported through regular sessions and adaptable strategies tailored to the path you’re walking.

Why Choose Transformation Health for ACT?

At Transformation Health, we understand that every person’s story is different. That’s why ACT for individual therapy is always approached with warmth, respect, and care. Our therapists are committed to making your sessions feel safe, supportive, and grounded in what matters to you. Whether new to therapy or returning, you’ll be met with compassion and clarity not judgment.

Reasons people choose us for ACT therapy:

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Grounded in Solid Research

ACT stands strong among modern therapeutic models.

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Client-Centered
Care

Therapy is aligned with your values, goals, and pace.

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Warm, Skilled therapists

Trauma-aware and supportive professionals help guide your growth.

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Local Support for Virginia Beach

We understand the community's needs and provide accessible, inclusive care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Treatment ranges from several sessions (8–16 weeks) to longer-term work, depending on your goals and pace.

It's about both learning to accept thoughts and emotions while identifying values that guide meaningful actions.

While both are behavioral therapies, ACT emphasizes acceptance and values, whereas CBT focuses on rewriting thought patterns.

It's effective for dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and life transitions especially for those seeking purpose-driven change.

If you're ready to build psychological flexibility, reconnect with your values, and move toward a more meaningful life, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at Transformation Health Services in Virginia Beach is here to guide you.

Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation and take your next step toward living a life aligned with your deepest values.

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