What ACT Is

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people build a life guided by values while learning practical skills to relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions. ACT teaches psychological flexibility so you can notice what shows up internally, accept what you cannot immediately change, and take committed action that aligns with what matters most.

How ACT Helps

• Reduces struggle with anxious thoughts and mood symptoms

• Increases ability to stay present and grounded

• Improves follow-through on goals and habits

• Builds resilience during life transitions and stress

What an ACT Session Looks Like

• Brief check-in on current stressors and values

• Mindfulness exercises to notice thoughts and sensations without judgment

• Cognitive defusion skills to step back from unhelpful thinking

• Values clarification and choice points to guide next steps

• Small, specific home practices that fit real life

Who Benefits

Adults and teens with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma-related stress, chronic pain, and life transitions benefit from ACT. It is also helpful for perfectionism and burnout.

Core ACT Skills We Teach

• Present moment awareness

• Acceptance and willingness

• Cognitive defusion

• Values clarification

• Committed action

• Self as context

ACT does not try to eliminate thoughts but helps you relate to them in a way that gives them less control. It is an evidence-based approach supported by research across anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and more.

Start ACT With TriPeak

We can help you build skills that support a meaningful life, not just symptom reduction. Complete our online form to send us a message, or call us to schedule an appointment.