What does ACT stand for?

ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an evidence-based therapy approach focused on mindfulness, emotional flexibility, and values-based living.

Is ACT therapy effective for anxiety?

Yes. ACT therapy is commonly used to support anxiety, stress, panic symptoms, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm.

How is ACT different from CBT?

CBT often focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns, while ACT focuses more on building emotional flexibility and changing your relationship with thoughts and feelings.

Does ACT therapy use mindfulness?

Yes. Mindfulness is an important part of ACT therapy and helps individuals build grounding, awareness, and present-moment focus.

Can ACT therapy help with overthinking?

Yes. ACT therapy can help individuals better understand overthinking patterns, reduce rumination, and build healthier responses to anxious thoughts and uncertainty.

Is ACT therapy evidence-based?

Yes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a well-researched and evidence-based therapy approach commonly used for anxiety, stress, depression, and emotional regulation challenges.

Can ACT therapy help with intrusive thoughts?

Yes. ACT therapy can help individuals respond to intrusive thoughts with less fear, avoidance, and emotional struggle while building healthier coping strategies.

What mental health concerns can ACT therapy support?

ACT therapy can support anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, trauma-related stress, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, relationship stress, and life transitions.

Is online ACT therapy effective?

Yes. Many clients find telehealth ACT therapy highly effective because they can practice mindfulness and emotional regulation skills in their real-life environment.

Do you accept insurance for ACT therapy?

Yes. We accept many insurance plans depending on eligibility, including Medi-Cal, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, IEHP, and more.

How quickly can I get started?

Appointments are often available within a few days depending on therapist availability and scheduling preferences.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

You may find yourself overthinking, avoiding difficult situations, struggling with anxiety, feeling emotionally exhausted, or putting pressure on yourself to always “hold it together.” Even when you know what you want for your life, it can still feel difficult to move forward in a way that feels meaningful, balanced, and emotionally manageable.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based therapy approach that helps you develop healthier ways of responding to stress, anxious thoughts, emotional discomfort, and uncertainty while building a stronger connection to your values and goals.

At Find Your Balance Center for Growth & Change, we provide Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in California through secure online therapy sessions designed to help individuals feel more grounded, emotionally aware, and less controlled by stress, avoidance, or overthinking patterns.

We provide online ACT therapy across California, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Riverside, Orange County, San Jose, Fresno, Long Beach, Pasadena, Encino, Lancaster, Bakersfield, Oakland, Santa Barbara, and surrounding California communities.

Many clients use insurance for online ACT therapy in California, including Medi-Cal, Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, IEHP, and more.

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What Is Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, commonly called ACT therapy, is a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy that focuses on helping people build emotional flexibility and healthier responses to stress, fear, uncertainty, and self-critical thinking.

Instead of trying to completely eliminate uncomfortable emotions or unwanted thoughts, ACT therapy helps you:

Build awareness of emotional and behavioral patterns

Reduce struggle with anxiety and internal stress

Strengthen emotional resilience

Develop mindfulness and grounding skills

Improve coping with uncertainty

Reconnect with personal values and goals

Take meaningful actions even during difficult moments

ACT therapy focuses on helping you create a healthier relationship with your thoughts rather than feeling controlled by them.

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What ACT Therapy Can Help With

Anxiety and chronic stress

Stress and burnout

Overthinking and rumination

Panic symptoms

Depression and emotional heaviness

Perfectionism and self-criticism

Emotional avoidance

Trauma-related stress

Relationship challenges

Life transitions and uncertainty

Low self-esteem

Emotional overwhelm

ACT therapy is often integrated with other evidence-based therapy approaches depending on your individual needs and goals.

ACT Therapy for Anxiety, Stress & Overthinking

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Many individuals seek ACT therapy because they feel mentally overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or trapped in cycles of anxiety and overthinking.

ACT therapy can help you better understand:

How anxiety affects thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Why avoidance patterns can increase stress over time
How perfectionism and self-pressure affect emotional well-being
How to stay present during stress and uncertainty
How to reduce emotional struggle without avoiding feelings
How to make decisions based on values instead of fear

Who ACT Therapy May Help

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ACT therapy may be helpful for:

Individuals experiencing anxiety or chronic stress
Professionals struggling with burnout or emotional exhaustion
People navigating perfectionism or self-pressure
Individuals feeling emotionally stuck or disconnected
Young adults coping with uncertainty or life transitions
People struggling with avoidance patterns or fear of failure
Individuals managing intrusive thoughts or overthinking
People wanting healthier coping skills and emotional regulation

You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from ACT therapy. Many people begin therapy simply because life feels emotionally overwhelming, mentally exhausting, or difficult to navigate alone.

What to Expect in Your First Mindfulness Therapy Session

Starting mindfulness-based therapy can feel unfamiliar, especially if you have been feeling anxious, distracted, emotionally overwhelmed, or mentally exhausted for a long time.

Your first session is focused on understanding your current challenges, emotional patterns, stress responses, and therapy goals in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

During your first appointment, your therapist may discuss:

Current stressors or emotional concerns
Anxiety, overthinking, or racing thoughts
Emotional reactions and coping patterns
Difficulty focusing or staying present
Existing coping skills and areas where support is needed
Goals for therapy and emotional well-being

There is no pressure to meditate, clear your mind, or have everything figured out. Therapy begins with understanding what has been difficult and building tools at a pace that feels manageable.