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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based approach that helps you develop psychological flexibility—the ability to be present, open up to difficult experiences, and take action guided by your values. Rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable thoughts or feelings, ACT teaches you to change your relationship with them so they have less control over your behaviour.

On First Session, you can browse therapists who offer ACT and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding, and you can book directly online or request a free consultation. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you have options to find the right match.

Crystal Soares

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Woodbridge, ON)
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Crystal Soares

Crystal Soares

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
$160/session
Attachment wounds, Intergenerational trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Relationships, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Trauma, People pleasing, Self-esteem, LGBTQ2IA+, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Childhood trauma, Familial and social relationships, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Dating challenges, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Depression, Attachment, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Sexuality
Attachment wounds, Intergenerational trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Relationships, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Trauma, People pleasing, Self-esteem, LGBTQ2IA+, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Childhood trauma, Familial and social relationships, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Dating challenges, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Depression, Attachment, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Sexuality
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Stephanie Sideris

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Ajax, ON)
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Stephanie Sideris

Stephanie Sideris

Registered Social Worker
She/Her/Hers
$175/session
Children/Teens, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Effective communication, Family issues, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism
Children/Teens, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Effective communication, Family issues, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism
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Luigi Garde

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Luigi Garde

Luigi Garde

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
$140/session
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss
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Fawn MacInnis

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Orilla, ON)
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Fawn MacInnis

Fawn MacInnis

Registered Social Worker
Her/ She
$140/session
Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Break-up recovery, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Couples, Trauma processing, Thought Restructuring, Life transitions, Family Conflict, Insomnia, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Vulnerability, Anger Management, Stress, Grief and Loss
Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Break-up recovery, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Couples, Trauma processing, Thought Restructuring, Life transitions, Family Conflict, Insomnia, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Vulnerability, Anger Management, Stress, Grief and Loss
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Terence To

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Mississauga, ON)
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Terence To

Terence To

Registered Social Worker
$180/session
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Fears and phobia, BIPOC
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Fears and phobia, BIPOC
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Anka Krivokuca

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Anka Krivokuca

Anka Krivokuca

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
$190/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, OCD, ADHD, Body Dysmorphia, Depression, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Workplace stress, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Performance anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, PTSD
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, OCD, ADHD, Body Dysmorphia, Depression, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Workplace stress, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Performance anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, PTSD
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Grace Johner

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
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Grace Johner

Grace Johner

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Andrea Montello

Psychologist
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Offers In-Person (Windsor, ON)
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Andrea Montello

Andrea Montello

Psychologist
She/Her
$235/session
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Childhood trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
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Alicia Panchal

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Alicia Panchal

Alicia Panchal

Registered Social Worker
$170/session
Anxiety, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
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Jane Aure

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Mississauga, ON)
Virtual Sessions in BC, AB, MB, and NB.
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Jane Aure

Jane Aure

Registered Social Worker
$185/session
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Anger Management, Break-up recovery, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Eating disorders, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Relationships, Thought Restructuring, Grief and Loss
Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Anger Management, Break-up recovery, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Eating disorders, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Relationships, Thought Restructuring, Grief and Loss
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Rob Matula

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Burnaby, BC)
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Rob Matula

Rob Matula

Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/ him
$140/session
Anxiety, Depression, Career guidance, Men's issues, BIPOC
Anxiety, Depression, Career guidance, Men's issues, BIPOC
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Alaleh Shakourianfard

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
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Alaleh Shakourianfard

Alaleh Shakourianfard

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a form of therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies alongside commitment and behaviour change strategies. The goal is to help you live a rich, meaningful life while accepting the pain that inevitably comes with it. ACT focuses on clarifying your values and taking committed action toward what matters most to you.

How can ACT help?

Many people find ACT helpful for managing anxiety, depression, chronic pain, stress, and other challenges. It can support you in becoming more present, developing a new relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings, and taking action aligned with your values. ACT is particularly useful if you've found that trying to control or avoid uncomfortable experiences hasn't worked.

What happens in an ACT session?

In ACT sessions, your therapist may use mindfulness exercises, metaphors, and experiential activities to help you develop psychological flexibility. You'll work on identifying your core values and setting goals that align with them. Sessions often involve exploring what gets in the way of living the life you want and developing new ways to respond to those obstacles.

How do I find an ACT therapist?

On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who offer Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Each therapist has a profile with an intro video so you can get a sense of their style. You can book a session directly online or request a free consultation first. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding.

Is ACT right for me?

ACT may be a good fit if you're interested in mindfulness-based approaches and want to focus on living according to your values rather than just reducing symptoms. It's helpful if you've noticed that avoiding or fighting difficult feelings hasn't worked well. Consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss whether ACT might suit your goals.

How do I get started?

Getting started is simple. Browse ACT therapists on First Session and watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you. Once you've found a match, you can book your first session directly online. Many therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like to connect first. Learn more about how to find a therapist in Canada.