
Expert and Effective Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Discover how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can enhance your emotional well-being and strengthen family bonds at Family TLC.
Signs You Could Benefit from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Are you often overwhelmed by difficult emotions or thoughts that seem hard to overcome?
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Do you feel stuck in unhelpful habits or avoidance, preventing you from living authentically?
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Are you looking for a way to reconnect with your values and live a life that truly matters to you?
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If you’ve found yourself answering “yes” to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with feelings of disconnection or frustration when it comes to managing their inner world. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a pathway to help you accept challenging emotions and thoughts without letting them control your life. By learning to act in alignment with your core values, you can break free from unhelpful patterns and build a life with more purpose and fulfillment. As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can develop the skills needed to create a more meaningful, present, and resilient life.
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Invest in Your Mental Health!
Transforming Your Life with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Life is full of challenges that can affect our mental health, including anxiety, depression, and stress. These difficulties can interfere with our ability to live authentically and in alignment with our values. Traditional therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or behavioural therapy often focus on changing specific thoughts and behaviours. However, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a unique approach by emphasizing psychological flexibility—helping individuals accept their emotions and commit to actions that lead to a more meaningful life.
ACT combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies with behaviour therapy to help individuals confront the struggles they face in life. Unlike other types of therapy that aim to eliminate negative thoughts, ACT uses acceptance as a core principle, encouraging people to live fully despite challenging emotions. The goal of ACT is not to control or avoid difficult feelings but to develop the ability to act in ways that align with personal values, regardless of the discomfort that may arise.

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Find the Right Counsellor for You
Our Matching Consultant understands the importance of finding the right combination of personality and therapeutic technique to meet your specific needs. They will listen, guide you through your options, and help match you with the ideal counsellor. This session is your opportunity to ask questions and ensure a customized care path that’s tailored for you.
A Step-by-Step Approach to Success with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
At Family TLC, we use an evidence-based approach rooted in ACT theory to help individuals and families increase psychological flexibility and engage in life more fully. ACT emphasizes the use of acceptance and mindfulness strategies, guiding individuals toward actions that are in line with their values, even in the face of difficult emotions. Here’s how the process works.

Intake Phase
In the intake phase, a licensed mental health professional trained in ACT will gather detailed information about your concerns and goals. Using this data, the therapist will create a personalized care plan that utilizes ACT principles to address the challenges you face. Together, you’ll begin to understand how ACT can be a psychological intervention tailored to your needs, helping you improve your emotional resilience.
Discovery Phase
During the discovery phase, the therapist will help you explore negative patterns in thoughts and behaviours. Through mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), the therapist will assist you in identifying how you may be avoiding emotions or trying to control unchangeable situations. This phase focuses on building acceptance by embracing difficult thoughts and feelings without the need to change them. ACT helps you become aware of how these patterns may interfere with your goal of ACT—living a life driven by your values.
Working Phase
In the working phase, the therapist introduces core ACT skills such as cognitive defusion, mindfulness, and values clarification. Using these techniques, you’ll practice acceptance and commitment therapy for overcoming barriers that limit your potential. The therapist will guide you through ACT processes, helping you to make behaviour changes aligned with your values, even when facing anxiety, depression, or other emotional challenges. This phase encourages you to take actions despite difficult emotions and enhances your psychological flexibility.
Check-In Phase
The check-in phase involves reviewing the progress made during therapy and evaluating how well the ACT treatment is helping you manage life’s challenges. Together, you and the therapist will revisit treatment goals, adjusting the approach if necessary to continue strengthening your ability to live with acceptance and work toward meaningful change. If you are working through anxiety or therapy for depression, this phase will ensure that the tools and techniques used are effective for your needs.
Follow-Up Phase
In the follow-up phase, ACT practitioners provide ongoing support to ensure that the skills you’ve learned remain effective in managing future challenges. Whether you are dealing with therapy for smoking cessation, social anxiety, or chronic pain, the therapist will help you sustain long-term progress. These follow-up sessions ensure that you continue to engage in value-based actions, reinforcing the new acceptance and mindfulness practices you’ve developed through ACT.
Where to Access Family TLC’s Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Services
Family TLC is proud to offer ACT services to individuals and families across Ontario. Whether you choose in-person sessions or prefer web-based acceptance and commitment therapy, we are committed to providing the support that best fits your needs. Our experienced ACT trainers and ACT practitioners will guide you through ACT sessions, providing a safe, supportive environment where you can build psychological flexibility and commit to the changes that will improve your life. Explore the impact of acceptance and commitment with us as you embark on your transformative journey toward a fulfilling life.
Our Physical Locations:
- Barrie: 160 Bradford Street, Barrie, Ontario L4N 3B5
- Newmarket: 17070 Yonge Street, Unit 209, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8Z4
- Orillia: Unit 2A 349 West Street N, Orillia, Ontario L3V 5E1
Our Services are Available Across Ontario:
Our online services are available for customers in Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham, Vaughan, Kitchener, Windsor, Richmond Hill, Burlington, Oakville, St. Catharines, Barrie, Guelph, Waterloo, Newmarket, Niagara Falls, Orillia, and all of Ontario.
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