Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in NYC

Start by clicking Start Here – Match with a Therapist and completing a brief form. From there, you will schedule a 30 minute intake with our Clinical Director. This first meeting focuses on understanding what you are struggling with, what has or has not worked in the past, and what you want to change. Based on that, you are matched with a therapist who fits your needs and how you work best. The goal is to help you start with clarity and direction, rather than guessing which therapist is right.

You can try working with your therapist for a few weeks to get a sense of fit. If it does not feel right, you can switch therapists within the practice and continue your work without starting over. The goal is to make sure you have a space that feels helpful and aligned with what you need.

We are an out-of-network practice and do not directly accept insurance. Many of our clients use out-of-network benefits for partial reimbursement. If your plan includes these benefits, you may be able to get a portion of your session fee reimbursed. We provide a superbill after each session that you can submit to your insurance company. If you are unsure about your benefits, we can help guide you on what to ask your insurance provider so you can better understand your coverage.

We offer in-person and virtual therapy. In-Person and Hybrid is available at our Upper East Side office in NYC and our Stone Ridge location. Virtual therapy is available for residents of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Start by clicking Start Here – Match with a Therapist.

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns. You learn how to question thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones. ACT takes a different approach. Instead of trying to change every thought, you learn how to step back from them so they have less control over your actions. The focus is on helping you move toward what matters to you, even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. If CBT helps you challenge your thoughts, ACT helps you stop getting stuck in them. Many people find ACT especially helpful when they already understand their thinking patterns but still feel blocked in their day to day life.

Yes. ACT is both structured and skills based. You learn specific tools that you can use in real time, such as noticing when you are caught in overthinking, creating space from difficult thoughts, and choosing actions that align with your values. Sessions are focused on applying these skills to situations in your actual life. You are not just talking about your experiences, you are practicing how to respond differently to them. Over time, these skills become habits, which helps you feel more flexible, grounded, and able to handle challenges as they come up.