ACT Therapy in Colorado
Explore ACT therapy for emotional flexibility, difficult thoughts, values-based living, and navigating anxiety, stress, or life transitions while browsing therapists across Colorado.
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Use the filter options to find available therapists by specialty, insurance, location and age group.
Appointments may be available in as little as 48 hours. Many major insurance plans accepted.
Jeremy Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Soonest:
5/30/2026 at 11:00 AM
Jeremy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and addiction, empowering them to rethink challenges and move forward with meaningful, valued actions.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
- Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Self Pay, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Littleton, CO 80123
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Loretta McGill-Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Soonest:
5/31/2026 at 10:00 AM
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Loretta provides compassionate therapy for adults, utilizing CBT and DBT to help her clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and eating disorders while building self-esteem in a safe space.
- LGBTQIA+, Play Therapy, Veterans, Eating Disorders, Abuse & Neglect, and Depression
- Humana, Self Pay, and more
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jennifer Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor
Soonest:
6/1/2026 at 9:30 AM
No Friday appointments.
Jennifer supports adults navigating relationship issues and trauma, using the Gottman Method and EFT to help her clients build deeper connections, self-worth, and emotional balance.
- Relationship Challenges, Trauma, and Self-Esteem
- Self Pay
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
How ACT Therapy Works
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping individuals build psychological flexibility rather than trying to completely eliminate difficult thoughts or emotions. ACT is based on the idea that emotional discomfort is a natural part of life, and that struggling against painful thoughts or feelings can sometimes increase distress over time. Instead of focusing on avoidance, ACT encourages individuals to develop greater awareness, acceptance, and connection to personal values.
What to Expect During Therapy
Therapy sessions can look different depending on a person’s goals, experiences, and preferred approach to support. Many therapy approaches involve collaborative conversations, emotional reflection, skill-building, and working together to better understand challenges, patterns, and personal goals over time.
Collaborative Support
Therapy is often a collaborative process where individuals and therapists work together to explore concerns, identify goals, and build strategies that feel supportive and manageable.
Building Skills & Awareness
Some therapy sessions may involve learning coping strategies, emotional awareness techniques, communication tools, or new ways of responding to stress, relationships, and difficult experiences.
Personalized Goals & Growth
Therapy may focus on different goals depending on a person’s experiences, relationships, challenges, and priorities. Many people use therapy to support personal growth over time.
A Flexible & Supportive Process
The pace and structure of therapy can vary based on comfort level, goals, and personal preferences. Many people benefit from approaches that feel supportive and responsive to their needs.
Why Therapists May Use ACT
Many therapists use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) because it focuses on helping individuals build psychological flexibility rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts or emotions entirely. The approach can feel especially supportive for people navigating anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, avoidance patterns, or self-criticism that interfere with daily life and personal goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scheduling With WBC
We Work With Your Insurance
Westside Behavioral Care works with many major insurance providers to help make therapy more accessible and affordable. Coverage for counseling may vary depending on your plan, therapist availability, and whether you are seeking virtual or in-person sessions.
You can filter therapists based on your plan to find covered care quickly.
ACT Therapists in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals create meaningful lives by learning how to accept difficult emotions, clarify values, and take action aligned with what matters most. Westside Behavioral Care offers licensed therapists trained in ACT to help clients reduce avoidance, develop resilience, and live more fully in the present.
ACT is commonly used to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, and life transitions. It blends mindfulness and behavior change strategies in a flexible, nonjudgmental way.
Read more about ACT therapy
You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Appointments are available in person throughout the Greater Denver area and statewide via secure telehealth. All therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept additional insurance plans. For help scheduling, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.
Cari McLerran
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cari helps adults overcome trauma and addiction using DBT and ACT, leveraging her love of geek culture to build a supportive, stigma-free space for lasting growth.
- Anxiety, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma
- Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Self Pay, and United/Optum
- In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Kathy Brady
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specializes in female clients, sees some men.
Kathy uses EMDR and a direct, casual approach to help teens and adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and PTSD with the support of her therapy dog, Leasel.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
- Self Pay
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80211
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jeanne Cross
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jeanne uses EMDR and trauma-informed care to help adults and LGBTQIA+ individuals heal from anxiety and grief, empowering her clients to define themselves and find lasting freedom.
- Trauma, LGBTQIA+, and Anxiety
- Self Pay
- In-Person · No physical Location, CO
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Anastasia Canfield
Licensed Professional Counselor
Anastasia uses creative music and play therapy to help teens and adults heal from trauma, offering a compassionate, humanistic approach tailored to each individual's journey.
- Trauma, Play Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Self Pay
- In-Person · Aurora, CO 80014
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Rachael St.Claire
Doctor of Psychology
Rachael supports adults and seniors with compassionate, values-based therapy, using ACT and DBT to help her clients find resilience through anxiety, trauma, and chronic illness.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
- Self Pay
- In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Lisa Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lisa provides empathetic, non-judgmental care for teens and adults, using ACT and EMDR to help her clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and identity while rediscovering their best selves.
- ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression
- Self Pay
- In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Steffanne Ferris
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Not offering family therapy.
Steffanne uses trauma-informed care and EMDR to help adults and couples navigate anxiety and life transitions, fostering a holistic path to emotional growth and self-discovery.
- Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
- 1 In-Network Plan
- In-Person · Arvada, CO 80002
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Marcie Sinn
Licensed Professional Counselor
Marcie empowers adults and young adults to overcome trauma and anxiety using EMDR and CBT, offering a non-judgmental space to break through cycles and restore healthy connections.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
- Self Pay
- In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Kristin Rainey
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kristin uses a compassionate, strategic approach with EMDR and CBT to help adults and young adults heal from trauma and anxiety, guiding her clients toward lasting self-acceptance.
- Grief & Loss, Trauma, and Anxiety
- Aetna, Cigna, Self Pay, and more
- In-Person · Centennial, CO 80112
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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