Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Virginia

What Is ACT?

 ACT teaches acceptance of thoughts while committing to values.

 – Reduces avoidance
– Builds flexibility

 – Anxiety
– Persistent cravings

 ACT supports meaningful action despite discomfort. ACT is emphasized during Intensive Outpatient Program to help clients commit to values-based living and sustain recovery through purposeful action.

Client Voice

“I learned I didn’t have to feel perfect to recover.”
ACT Client, 2023