Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychological intervention developed in the late 1980s by Steven Hayes. It is grounded in the belief that while the natural human tendency to avoid pain and seek pleasure may be helpful in some situations, it can also lead to inflexibility as well as psychological and emotional suffering when we are faced with the inevitable challenges and discomforts of life.
The core processes of ACT can be summarized using the acronym ACT:
Techniques and approaches used in ACT may include mindfulness, cognitive defusion, acceptance, and committed action.
ACT is supported by the American Psychological Association for the treatment of:
It may also be effective in treating many other mental health conditions.
If being able to use your insurance benefits is an important factor in your selection, our team would be happy to recommend one of our therapists who's services are covered by most insurance plans. Please be sure to confirm in advance if insurance coverage is preferred.
Our standard fees are aligned with the recommended fee schedule from the Psychologist’s Association of Alberta. However, we offer the added value of 60-minute sessions in contrast to the recommended 50-minute session for this fee.
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