ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, is a therapy approach that helps you become more psychologically flexible. Imagine your mind is a muscle; the more flexible it is, the better you can handle whatever life throws your way. Here's how ACT works: Making peace with your thoughts and feelings: Instead of fighting them, ACT helps you accept them as they are. It's like learning to surf the waves of your emotions instead of getting wiped out by them. Living by your values: What truly matters to you in life? ACT helps you identify your core values and take action towards living a life that reflects them. It's about aligning your actions with what brings meaning to you. Being present in the moment: ACT teaches mindfulness skills to help you stay focused on the here and now, rather than getting hung up on the past or worried about the future. The result? You can manage difficult situations more effectively, build healthier habits, and live a more fulfilling life, even when things get tough.

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How can ACT help you?

Break free from struggles and embrace inner balance

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) empowers you to embrace change and overcome life’s obstacles. Unlike merely managing symptoms, ACT equips you with practical skills to navigate your thoughts and emotions effectively. By fostering acceptance and commitment, ACT helps you thrive in the face of challenges.

Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions, negative thoughts, or unhelpful behavior patterns?
Do you seek deeper connections in your relationships and improved coping skills for stress?
Are you interested in developing greater self-awareness, mindfulness, and alignment with your values?
Are you open to exploring new approaches to personal growth and well-being and ready to commit to the process of change?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) will help you:

Embrace Emotional Balance: Regulate emotions, reduce impulsivity, and foster stability.
Strengthen Relationships: Enhance interpersonal skills for deeper connections.
Conquer Life’s Challenges: Build resilience to navigate tough situations.
Embrace Present-Moment Living: Cultivate mindfulness for clarity and well-being.

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How have we helped?

Here are some experiences shared by our clients

Working with Sonja was so helpful! I feel really much more centered and ready to embrace the challenges ahead.

Also, I really appreciate that Viva’s approach isn’t so designed to make you come to Viva forever, but to give you the tools you need to handle challenges in the future!

Individual Therapy

I really felt taken care of at The Viva Center. Everybody was so professional and warm. It was a really great experience. Thanks again

Individual Therapy

I began working with Faith Ferber when my previous counselor identified that I needed a trauma-informed approach, and the work has been incredible. Faith has helped me get more grounded in my body, to make connections between physical ailments and emotional patterns that I’d never understood, and perhaps most importantly, to understand myself in deeper and core ways. Faith brings a special combination of practices, including brainspotting and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and deep commitments to justice, which have been critical for sorting through the always-complicated mix of personal and collective matters. I highly recommend working with Faith!

Beth

Individual Therapy & Group Therapy

Decades of therapy hadn’t yielded the results I needed until I found the Viva Center. Aurena Green and Kristen Moyer are exceptional therapists who are knowledgeable, compassionate, and skilled in the latest techniques.

Aurena’s guidance helped me through a crisis, and Kristen has continued to support my growth. She’s an excellent teacher who has helped me build self-reliance and confidence.

The Viva Center’s commitment to patient care extends beyond therapy sessions. Their business practices are efficient and accommodating, making the entire experience positive.

Rebecca F.

Individual Therapy with Kristen Moyer & Aurena Green

I have gotten a lot out of the services that I have received from Viva. I felt fully supported while still challenged to learn and grow. At Viva, I was encouraged to focus on the things that were most helpful to me and then challenged to get to the next step. I always felt enough safety in the relationship to explore myself. I have evolved both professionally and personally.

Clinical Supervision

My life was going at a fairly even pace but something was always missing. I felt like I had been groomed to do all the “right” things, but they weren’t my things. I went through a significant transformation where I learned how to tolerate bigger risks. As a result, I am living the life that is right for me. I am so grateful that I found Viva!

Individual Therapy

The Viva Center offers a unique combination of top quality psychotherapy combined with a holistic, mind-body approach. Having collaborated with Viva for over 2 years, I’ve been consistently impressed with their skill at helping individuals heal in a way that is deep, thorough, and transformational, both at the mind and body levels. They have a wealth of experience and skill in the field of healing trauma, and also have a strong dedication to integrative care, evidenced by the wide range of healing arts practitioners on staff.

Jeremy Riesenfeld

Founder of Tranformational Acupuncture

My experience at the Viva Center was extraordinary. I saw a therapist there for almost 2 years, who walked me through EMDR twice. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and thought that it was well-run. I never encountered any issues, but if I had, I know that the staff would have addressed them immediately. I would not hesitate to reach out to their wonderful team of therapists for treatment.

A.L.

Individual Psychotherapy

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What is ACT?

Provides the tools to live with greater freedom

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals manage difficult thoughts and emotions.

ACT focuses on accepting your experiences, both positive and negative, without judgment. It also emphasizes the importance of living a life guided by your values and taking committed actions to achieve your goals.

In short, ACT equips you with the tools to navigate life's challenges with greater acceptance and move forward by taking action toward what truly matters to you.

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What does ACT work?

ACT, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, is a therapy approach that helps you become more psychologically flexible. Imagine your mind is a muscle; the more flexible it is, the better you can handle whatever life throws your way.

Here's how ACT works:

Making peace with your thoughts and feelings: Instead of fighting them, ACT helps you accept them as they are. It's like learning to surf the waves of your emotions instead of getting wiped out by them.
Living by your values: What truly matters to you in life? ACT helps you identify your core values and take action towards living a life that reflects them. It's about aligning your actions with what brings meaning to you.
Being present in the moment: ACT teaches mindfulness skills to help you stay focused on the here and now, rather than getting hung up on the past or worried about the future.

The result? You can manage difficult situations more effectively, build healthier habits, and live a more fulfilling life, even when things get tough.

What does ACT treat?

Though we don’t use labels at Viva, this form of talk therapy is effective at treating challenges you may know as depression, anxiety, bodily disorders, phobias, eating disorders, relationship challenges, personality disorders, and more.

What research supports ACT?

Research consistently supports the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) across various mental health concerns. ACT helps individuals by fostering psychological flexibility, mindfulness, acceptance, and values-driven action. It has been found beneficial for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorders, chronic pain, eating disorders, stress-related conditions, burnout, and relationship difficulties. ACT encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment while aligning their actions with their values, leading to improved well-being and resilience.

What are Behavioral Therapies?

Behavioral therapies are a toolbox for learning new habits. They're based on the idea that most behaviors are learned, and if you learned them, you can learn something new. These therapies help you identify patterns in your behavior and the situations that trigger them. Then, you work with a therapist to develop new skills and responses that are more helpful.

There are many different techniques used in behavioral therapy, but some common goals include:

Reducing unhealthy behaviors (like procrastination or avoidance)
Building helpful skills (like communication or relaxation techniques)
Increasing positive behaviors (like spending time with loved ones or saying no to unhealthy choices)

Viva clinicians are trained to offer behavioral therapies such as CBT, DBT, and ACT.

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If you’re struggling with unhelpful thoughts, ACT can help

Cultivate the flexibility to embrace discomfort and take action toward what matters to you

Break free from struggles and embrace inner balance

How have we helped?

Here are some experiences shared by our clients

Provides the tools to live with greater freedom

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