Acceptance and commitment therapy · Louisville, KY and online
An ACT therapist in Louisville, for a life that isn't run by your thoughts
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps you stop fighting painful thoughts and feelings, so you can put your energy into the life you actually want.
- Usually seen the same week
- In person in Middletown or online
You might be here because
- You've tried to think your way out of anxiety, and it hasn't worked.
- Painful thoughts or memories keep pulling you off course.
- You're stuck, and you're not sure what you even want anymore.
- You avoid things that matter because of how they make you feel.
- You've heard of ACT and want to know if it fits you.
- You want practical tools, not just talk.
Less fighting, more living
Most of us try to get rid of painful thoughts and feelings. ACT takes a different approach: learning to notice them without being pushed around by them, getting clear on what matters most to you, and taking steps in that direction, even when it's uncomfortable. ACT has strong research behind it for anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic stress, and more.
Practical, and built around your values
ACT sessions are active. You'll practice skills like stepping back from sticky thoughts, making room for hard feelings, and staying present. You'll also name your values, the kind of person you want to be, and turn them into small, concrete steps between sessions.
Faith at the center, never forced
ACT's focus on values fits naturally with faith for many people: living by what you believe matters, even when it's hard. If you want faith to be part of your counseling, your counselor will bring it in. If not, you'll get the same clinical care. You lead.
Counselors who use ACT
- Tony Gore LCSW, Owner and Director Couples, families, teens, young adults, and men who feel stuck or overwhelmed. $165 per session
- Staci Harrub LPCA, EMDR-trained Emerging adults and adults working through anxiety, grief, trauma, and perfectionism. $100 per session
- Luke Burgett LPCA Boys and men, age 8 and up, working through anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma. $115 per session
Your first session
Your first session is about getting to know you: what's been hard, and what you'd want your life to look like if it weren't in the way. Sessions are in our Middletown office or online.
What it costs
$100 to $165
per 50-minute session
We don't bill insurance, but we'll give you a superbill to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Common questions
What does ACT stand for?
Acceptance and commitment therapy: accepting what's outside your control, and committing to action that fits your values.
Is ACT the same as positive thinking?
No. ACT doesn't ask you to replace hard thoughts with happy ones. It helps you hold them more lightly.
What does ACT help with?
Anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic stress, trauma, and feeling stuck, among others.
How is ACT different from CBT?
CBT often works on changing thoughts; ACT works on changing your relationship to them. Many counselors use both.
Can I do ACT online?
Yes, if you're in Kentucky.
Can ACT include faith?
Yes, if you want it.
Move toward what matters
Request an appointment in about a minute, or call (502) 523-2970. Most people are seen the same week.
Prefer to talk? (502) 523-2970