Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Medicine Hat, AB
Emma Laughlan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I work with children (10+), teens, and adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted by the pressure to get everything “right.” You may be stuck in overthinking, people‑pleasing, panic symptoms, health anxiety, or relationship patterns that leave you doubting yourself. On the outside, you might appear high‑achieving and capable. Inside, you feel tense, self‑critical, or never quite enough.
Yuka Oshimi
MC, RCC, ADHD-CCSP, DCP(c)
AuDHD Registered Clinical Counsellor and doctoral candidate offering neurodivergent-affirming, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed counselling for adults across BC and Canada. POC-founded practice with lived Third Culture Kid experience. Areas include but are not limited to ADHD, autism, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, and workplace and school challenges.
Colombe Mazerolle
Licensed Counselling Therapist - C
Are you struggling with intense emotions that feel overwhelming, ongoing conflict or disconnection in relationships or feeling stuck in survival mode or repeating self-sabotaging patterns? I'm Colombe, therapist at Ember Counselling Therapy, and I help individuals and couples build emotional balance, heal from past pain, and create healthier relationships.
Jordyn Pakkala
Registered Provisional Psychologist
I believe in establishing a supportive, compassionate and safe space for clients to explore both positive and negative emotions. I believe in the foundation of human connection between a therapist and their client as well as collaboration with therapeutic healing and achievable goals to guide and encourage success.
Debra (Debbie) Airth
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Come as you are. Let's begin from there. I support individuals and couples navigating grief, chronic illness, trauma, identity exploration, LGBTQ+ experiences, polyamory/ENM, and life transitions. My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and rooted in genuine human connection, helping you reconnect with your strengths and move forward with greater clarity and self-compassion.
Mackenzie Fournier
Registered Psychotherapist
Hi, I’m Mackenzie! I’m a Psychotherapist who loves keeping therapy real, down-to-earth, and practical. I help people untangle patterns around anxiety, food, and self-trust using tools grounded in science. In sessions, I bring my authentic self—you can expect a mix of support, guidance, and maybe a little humour when it feels right—so we can tackle challenges together without the extra pressure.
Kyle Sobey
Registered Social Worker, Clinical MSW, ADHD-CCSP
Whether you're having difficulty navigating changes in life, reducing your stress or anxiety, working through your trauma, better managing and understanding your ADHD, wanting to be able to handle conflict and set boundaries, or just need to start with sharing your story in a confidential, safe setting, I would love to work with you in these areas I specialize in, among several others.
Emma Hartley
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA (she, her)
Are you looking for a therapist that knows what it's like to feel lost or overwhelmed and how to find your footing again? Noticing yourself feeling more anxious, "just tired", and craving a space to slow down and reconnect with a sense of meaning or purpose? Trying to make sense of shifts in mood, questioning careers, exploring relationships, parenting and identity, or a major life transition?
Jennifer Wright-Maley
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Hi. I'm Jenn (she/her). I'm dually licensed as a Registered Provisional Psychologist and Registered Midwife. I primarily work with people who are working to become pregnant, pregnant, postpartum, or in the midst of parenting young children. I have honed skills to work with grief and trauma, and enjoy helping clients find healing from difficult experiences.
Tracy Kroeker
Psychologist
Hi! I'm Tracy and I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate tough times and return to living a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. I support clients struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship issues, work or school stress, insomnia/sleep issues, as well as a variety of other challenges.
Coltan Thompson
Registered Psychologist
I help clients achieve their goals by getting to the root of issues while introducing practical strategies along the way. My approach to therapy is a mixture of directive, exploratory, and supportive.
Paige Abbott
Registered Psychologist
Paige specializes in addiction recovery and individual relationship support-her specialties for over 15 years. Sana Psychological is a small team of therapists also led by Paige Abbott. We provide modern, evidence-based in person and virtual therapy services in Calgary and Alberta. We offer support for addiction, OCD, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, relationships, youth, kids and more.
David Tamagi
Registered Psychologist
I’m David, a Registered Psychologist with a background in teaching and over a decade in human services. I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, men, and couples with challenges like trauma, ADHD, mood concerns, and relationships. My compassionate, practical approach combines CBT, ACT, and tailored strategies to foster resilience, growth, and connection.
Candice Ebert
Registered Social Worker
Compassionate, client-centred counsellor supporting individuals through anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, self-worth concerns, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I prioritize emotional safety and provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space that blends practical coping strategies with self-awareness to foster resilience, confidence, and lasting change.
Hailey Allegro
Registered Psychologist
I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta with nearly four years of clinical experience helping teens and adults. I hold a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta, where I received extensive training in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, psychological theory, and research methodology.
Marissa Whalley
Registered Psychologist
I’m Marissa, a Calgary-based Registered Psychologist offering warm, approachable, and collaborative therapy for teens, adults, and couples. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, grief, communication, and holistic wellbeing, drawing on EMDR, DBT, and Gottman approaches. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space for clarity, healing, and growth.
Journey Psychology
Compassionate, evidence-based care for your mental health journey
At Journey Psychology, we provide a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to explore challenges and build resilience. Our team of experienced therapists offers evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs, helping you move toward healing, growth, and balance.
Tyler Ledwos
Registered Social Worker
I'm Tyler. I help adults and athletes manage anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and major life transitions. A former university football player, I integrate sports psychology, CBT, mindfulness, and ART in a down-to-earth, trauma-informed approach that builds resilience, insight, and lasting change.
Melina Rodriguez
Counselling Intern
Counselling Intern offering warm, collaborative sessions at $85 for adults and teens navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Melina brings a culturally responsive, evidence-based approach grounded in trust, curiosity, and genuine connection.
Mandeep Lalli
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe something feels wrong? I help people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship struggles, with culturally sensitive care that honours your full background, including pressures others may miss. As a South Asian therapist who spent 15 years in the corporate world, I bring lived experience and real-world context to therapy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
ACT (pronounced as the word "act") is a modern, evidence-based form of CBT that focuses on psychological flexibility — the ability to be present with difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate your behaviour, and to take action aligned with your values even in the presence of discomfort. Rather than trying to eliminate negative thoughts or feelings, ACT teaches you to change your relationship with them so they have less control over your life.
How is ACT different from traditional CBT?
Traditional CBT aims to identify and change unhelpful thoughts — replacing distorted thinking with more balanced thinking. ACT takes a different approach: rather than changing the content of your thoughts, it changes your relationship to them through defusion (learning to observe thoughts rather than being fused with them) and acceptance (making room for difficult feelings rather than fighting them). ACT also places significant emphasis on values clarification and committed action toward what matters most to you.
What conditions does ACT treat?
ACT has a strong evidence base across a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, substance use, eating disorders, PTSD, and workplace stress. It is particularly well-suited for people who have already tried to "think their way out" of mental health struggles without lasting success, and for chronic conditions where eliminating distress is not possible but improving quality of life is. ACT is also widely used for general personal growth and resilience building.
What does an ACT session involve?
ACT sessions use a combination of experiential exercises, metaphors, mindfulness practices, and values exploration. Common exercises include defusion techniques (creating distance from unhelpful thoughts, such as noticing "I'm having the thought that..."), acceptance practices (making room for difficult feelings without struggling against them), and values clarification (identifying what matters most and what you want your life to stand for). ACT is experiential rather than lecture-based — the work happens through doing, not just discussing.
How many ACT sessions are typically needed?
ACT is often delivered over 8–16 sessions for specific conditions, though it can be shorter or longer depending on the complexity of the presentation. Many people find ACT principles continue to deepen and benefit them long after formal therapy ends because the approach provides a general framework for living — not just a set of techniques for a specific problem. Between-session practice of ACT skills in daily life is an important part of the process.
