Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety and Stress

Discover ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety, Stress Management, and Personal Growth

At Mile High Psychology, we offer Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety—a mindfulness-based, evidence-supported approach to help you manage anxiety, reduce stress, and foster personal growth. By focusing on what truly matters, ACT empowers you to embrace challenges with resilience and take meaningful steps toward a fulfilling life.

The mind is an expert at creating problems that don’t actually exist. Don’t believe everything you think.

Steven Hayes, PhD

Understanding ACT: What Sets It Apart

ACT is designed to enhance psychological flexibility—your ability to adapt to life’s challenges while staying true to your core values. Rather than avoiding difficult thoughts or emotions, ACT teaches you to face them with acceptance and mindfulness, allowing you to focus on purposeful action.

Core Principles of ACT

• Acceptance: Embrace your thoughts and emotions without resistance, fostering clarity and calm.
• Cognitive Defusion: Separate yourself from negative thoughts, reducing their influence on your actions.
• Mindfulness: Cultivate present-moment awareness to manage stress and emotional reactivity.
• Values Identification: Clarify what matters most and let these values guide your decisions.
• Committed Action: Take purposeful steps aligned with your values, even in the face of challenges.

ACT for Anxiety: A New Approach to Peace of Mind

Anxiety often arises from the struggle to control or avoid difficult emotions. ACT shifts the focus to acceptance and meaningful action, equipping you with tools to reduce anxiety’s impact on your daily life.

How ACT Addresses Anxiety

• Acceptance Practices: Let go of the fight against anxious thoughts, creating space for calm.
• Mindfulness Exercises: Break worry cycles by grounding yourself in the present.
• Values-Driven Action: Reconnect with your values to guide decisions and find purpose.

ACT for Stress Management: Build Long-Term Resilience

Chronic stress can take a toll on your mental and physical well-being. ACT provides tools to handle stress effectively while fostering self-compassion and balance.

Key Benefits for Stress Management:

• Develop healthy coping strategies to address stress constructively.
• Practice self-compassion to reduce burnout and self-criticism.
• Build long-term resilience for navigating life’s challenges with confidence.

ACT for Personal Growth: Unlock Your Potential

Personal growth begins with understanding what truly matters to you. ACT helps you overcome self-doubt, build confidence, and pursue actions that reflect your values.

How ACT Supports Growth:

• Gain clarity on your values to guide meaningful decisions.
• Overcome limiting beliefs that hold you back.
• Commit to living authentically, even in the face of challenges.

What to Expect from ACT Therapy

At Mile High Psychology, we tailor ACT to your unique challenges and goals. Here’s what the process involves:

1. Initial Consultation: Identify your goals and explore how ACT can help.
2. Values Exploration: Clarify your core values as a foundation for therapy.
3. Skill Building: Practice mindfulness, acceptance, and cognitive defusion techniques.
4. Action Planning: Develop steps aligned with your values for lasting change.
5. Ongoing Support: Regular sessions to review progress and adjust strategies.

Why Choose ACT at Mile High Psychology?

At Mile High Psychology, we combine ACT with other evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to provide personalized care. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Rob Leach specializes in helping clients reduce anxiety, manage stress, and achieve personal growth through tailored therapeutic plans.

What Sets Us Apart:

Compassionate Care: A supportive environment to explore and grow.
Evidence-Based Methods: Grounded in science and proven results.
Personalized Approach: Therapy plans tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Take the First Step Today

If you’re ready to explore how ACT can help you reduce anxiety, manage stress, and achieve personal growth, we’re here to guide you.