Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in New York

Break Free from Overthinking with ACT at Relationships & More

If you feel trapped by overthinking, avoidance, or perfectionism, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you move forward. At Relationships & More in White Plains, NY, our licensed therapists use ACT to guide individuals through difficult thoughts and emotions—without letting those experiences control their lives.

When Is ACT Used?

ACT is particularly effective when traditional problem-solving doesn’t ease suffering. It’s often used to address:

• Generalized anxiety or performance anxiety
• Obsessive thoughts or compulsions
• Life transitions like career change, divorce, or loss
• Identity struggles or self-doubt
• Fear-based avoidance behaviors
• Depression
• Psychosis
• Eating Disorders

What to Expect in ACT Therapy

ACT therapy emphasizes psychological flexibility. You’ll learn how to:

• Accept uncomfortable thoughts and emotions without resisting them
• Identify your personal values
• Commit to meaningful actions, even in the presence of discomfort

Your therapist may incorporate metaphors, experiential exercises, and mindfulness practices in each session.

How ACT Therapy Works

ACT doesn’t try to eliminate distressing thoughts—it teaches you to relate to them differently. By shifting your relationship with internal experiences, you regain control over how you live, respond, and grow.

What to Look for in an ACT Therapist

• Clinical experience treating anxiety and stress
• Formal ACT training or certification
• Ability to integrate mindfulness and behavioral activation

You can take control without controlling every thought.
Book an ACT session in White Plains today at RelationshipsandMore.com.