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 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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.
Kate Christman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kate uses EMDR and somatic techniques to help adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues, providing a compassionate, affirming space for her clients to find lasting healing.
- Anxiety, Trauma, and Relationship Challenges
- Humana and Self Pay
- In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Bennie Butler
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Bennie uses his honest, real approach and methods like CBT to help adults and young adults overcome addiction and trauma through a dedicated therapeutic alliance for lasting healing.
- Substance Use, Trauma, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cigna, Self Pay, and United/Optum
- In-Person · Centennial, CO 80112
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Morgan Governale
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Morgan helps women and adults navigate ADHD, anxiety, and life transitions using ACT and EMDR to overcome self-doubt and find lasting balance.
- Anxiety, Women's Issues, and ADHD
- Self Pay
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80211
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Kim Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kim empowers adults to overcome trauma and anxiety using EMDR and CBT, helping her clients build healthy boundaries and find lasting emotional balance.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder
- Self Pay
- In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Brittany Tuttle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Brittany specializes in EMDR, anxiety, and grief, helping adults and young adults navigate life transitions with a warm, authentic approach focused on healing and self-empowerment.
- Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, and Depression
- Humana and Self Pay
- In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Aleea Dinkens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Aleea supports adults facing trauma and ADHD, using her warm, approachable style to help them build self-worth and find lasting strength in their struggles.
- Trauma, Relationship Challenges, and ADHD
- Self Pay
- In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Christina Pacheco
Licensed Professional Counselor
Christina sees clients 18 and over.
Christina specializes in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy, helping adults and young adults break free from addiction and unhealthy patterns to find lasting healing.
- Trauma, Substance Use, and Anxiety
- Self Pay
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80222
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Ben DeVoss
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ben provides affirming, solution-focused therapy for teens and adults, using CBT and ACT to help them overcome anxiety and ADHD through his supportive and motivating approach.
- Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD
- Self Pay
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80218
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Erica Krakovitz
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Erica empowers children, adults, and couples to overcome anxiety and trauma using psychodynamic and CBT approaches to foster lasting healing and self-awareness.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Esteem
- Humana and Self Pay
- In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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