Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Red Deer, AB
Rachel Bradley MA
Registered Psychologist
I help adults and couples in Calgary and across Alberta navigate anxiety, relationships, and life transitions. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, using evidence-based methods like ACT, IFS, CBT, and Gottman Therapy. I also provide adult ADHD assessments and psychological evaluations.
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.
Maiya Robbie
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist
My approach is compassionate, curious, resourcing, arts-based and informed by my particular constellation of interests and experiences in the field of psychotherapy. I'm dedicated to helping folks navigate liminal (in-between) spaces of not knowing. Sometimes this looks like stuck-ness, or feeling at a standstill... experiencing grief, overwhelm, depression or anxiety. I'm here to help.
Erin Ibrahim
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, EMDR, ADHD-CCSP, BA
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, self-esteem struggles, or just feeling stuck, we can work through it together. Pulling from a variety of frameworks to instead suit your unique needs instead of making it feel one-size-fits-all, I have interest in anxiety, depression, relationships, attachment, neurodiversity, and self-esteem. I look forward to connecting!
Tiffany Warren
Registered Psychologist
Hello, I’m Tiffany Warren, a Registered Psychologist in Calgary, Alberta, and the founder/director of Calgary Mental Health and Wellness Centre. With 15+ years of experience, I support children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges. As a relationship-based therapist, I believe in the power of the therapist-client connection, fostering empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.
Sanaa Sanjad
Counselling Therapist, RTC • OCD & Anxiety
OCD can make life feel smaller—therapy should help you reclaim it. I use CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help young adults and adults change patterns that keep them stuck. I also support anxiety, depression, ADHD, career transitions, and performance concerns through warm, focused, evidence-based therapy built for real-life change.
Emanuelito Tomas
Registered Nurse (RN), Mental Health Therapist, CPMHN(C)
With extensive experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention, and national certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, I offer compassionate, evidence-based care.
Sarah Perone
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I help individuals and couples break painful relationship cycles so they can feel more connected, secure, and confident. I support concerns like recurrent conflict, relationship anxiety (and ROCD), limerence, and resentment. Using an attachment- and evidence-based approach, I offer warm, non-judgmental virtual therapy across Ontario. Book a free 15-minute consultation to get started.
Paige Abbott
Registered Psychologist
Paige is an experienced therapist focusing on those changing their relationship with alcohol, in sobriety/long-term recovery, as well as high performers navigating perfectionism, control, people pleasing, as well as those looking to improve relationships in individual counselling by exploring boundaries, communication and emotional regulation.
The Mental Health Clinic
Counselling Therapist | Canadian Certified Counsellor | Registered Social Worker
Too many people have worked with therapists who feel distant, rushed, or disconnected. At The Mental Health Clinic, we do things differently. Our therapists are carefully chosen for both their experience and their genuine passion for helping others. With online counselling across Alberta, we’re here to make sure you feel supported, understood, and cared for every step of the way.
Dr. Christina Gray
Registered Psychologist, PhD.
Christina specializes in psychological assessments and counseling for children, adolescents, and young adults for understanding and supporting mental health functioning.She provides individiual counseling for supporting mental health including anxiety, emotion regulation and coping skills, social skills, navigating interpersonal relationships, ADHD support, and parenting support.
Eleni Anagnosti
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD-CCSP, MS, HBA, BA
My approach is compassionate, culturally attuned, and collaborative. I draw from CBT, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches to support ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, life transitions, and relationship patterns. Together, we focus on building practical tools, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of self-trust.
Maya Awad
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ADHD-SP, HBSc (she, her)
Accepting NEW clients - Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying a lot on your own? Feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed to do,” but something still doesn’t feel right? Have a desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, or patterns, work on building confidence or self-esteem, or find support for your relationship?
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.
Sarah Choudhry
Registered Psychologist
I’m Sarah, a Calgary-based Registered Psychologist specializing in trauma, grief, cultural identity, and life transitions. Drawing on training in EMDR, ACT, and autism assessments, I provide compassionate, culturally aware therapy that fosters resilience, healing, and meaningful change in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Kate MacDonald
Registered Psychologist
Get relief from anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism—without losing your edge. Virtual therapy in Alberta, Canada
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.
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.
Claire Fan
Therapist (MSW/RSW)
I am Claire, a Mental Health Therapist in NW Calgary. I hold a Bachelor in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, and I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work (Clinical Specialization) from the University of Calgary. I am in good standing with Alberta College of Social Workers and I am authorized to perform Restricted Psychosocial Interventions.
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.
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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.
