Bilingual Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | Virtual and In-Person Therapy in North Carolina

At Coast to Coast Bilingual Counseling, we offer Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help individuals cultivate psychological flexibility and improve overall well-being. Our therapists use ACT to guide clients in accepting their thoughts and feelings rather than struggling against them, while committing to actions aligned with their values.

This evidence-based therapy is effective for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues by focusing on mindfulness and behavioral change. Located in North Carolina, our ACT services provide a supportive environment where you can learn to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and clarity, enhancing your quality of life.

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of psychotherapy that combines principles of acceptance, mindfulness, and behavioral change. Developed by Dr. Steven C. Hayes and his colleagues, ACT is designed to help individuals create a rich, meaningful life while effectively handling the pain and stress that inevitably come with it.

Here are the core components of ACT:

  1. Acceptance: This involves embracing and making room for unpleasant feelings, thoughts, and sensations rather than avoiding or suppressing them. The goal is to reduce the struggle with these internal experiences by allowing them to be present without letting them dictate behavior.

  2. Cognitive Defusion: This technique helps individuals detach from their thoughts and view them more objectively. By seeing thoughts as just thoughts rather than facts, people can reduce their impact on emotions and behavior.

  3. Mindfulness: ACT incorporates mindfulness practices to help individuals stay present and fully engage with their experiences without being overwhelmed by them. Mindfulness fosters awareness and acceptance of the present moment.

  4. Self-as-Context: This concept involves understanding oneself as more than just one's thoughts, feelings, or experiences. It encourages individuals to see themselves as a distinct observer of their experiences, which can provide perspective and reduce self-judgment.

  5. Values Clarification: Identifying and clarifying personal values is central to ACT. Values are deeply held beliefs about what is important and meaningful. ACT helps individuals align their actions with their values, which can increase motivation and sense of purpose.

  6. Committed Action: This involves setting and pursuing goals that are aligned with one's values. ACT emphasizes taking concrete steps towards these goals, even in the presence of difficult emotions or obstacles.

ACT is structured around the idea that struggling against unwanted internal experiences often exacerbates distress and prevents people from living a meaningful life. By promoting acceptance and mindfulness, ACT helps individuals move towards valued life directions and take meaningful action despite their challenges.

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Coast to Coast Bilingual Counseling is in-network at the following insurance plans:

Alliance Medicaid

Trillium Medicaid

Healthy Blue Medicaid

United Health Care Medicaid

North Carolina Medicare

Tricare4Life (Medicare)

Tricare East

CHAMPVA

Blue Cross Blue Shield (all plans including Anthem)

United Health Care Commercial

Cigna (Evernorth)

Beacon

Aetna

Medcost

Specializing in Multicultural and
Bilingual Therapy Services

Multicultural therapy, also known as multicultural counseling or cross-cultural therapy, is an approach to psychotherapy that recognizes and incorporates the cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds of patients into the therapeutic process. The aim is to provide more effective and respectful treatment by considering how cultural factors influence mental health and therapy outcomes.

Coast to Coast Bilingual Counseling specializes in Multicultural and Bilingual counseling. We have Spanish-speaking, Black, Hispanic, and Biracial therapists available to help meet your unique cultural background.

Virtual Therapy is available to clients throughout North Carolina.

We use a HIPAA-compliant video software in our virtual therapy sessions.