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ACT Therapy
in Denver

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps you stop fighting your thoughts and feelings — and start building a life that reflects what truly matters to you. At Evans Counseling Group, our therapists use ACT to help individuals manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress by developing psychological flexibility and living with greater purpose and intention. If you've been struggling to feel better by controlling your thoughts, ACT offers a different way forward.

What is ACT Therapy?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — is based on the idea that trying to eliminate or control difficult thoughts and feelings often makes them worse. Instead of fighting your inner experience, ACT teaches you to accept it, defuse from unhelpful thoughts, and take meaningful action aligned with your values.

ACT is effective for:

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  • Anxiety and worry

  • Depression and low mood

  • Chronic pain and illness

  • OCD and intrusive thoughts

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Stress and burnout

  • Grief and loss

  • Life transitions and identity challenges

  • Relationship difficulties

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How Our Denver ACT Therapists Work

ACT therapy at Evans Counseling Group is grounded in six core processes that work together to build psychological flexibility — the ability to be present, open, and engaged in your life even when difficult thoughts and feelings show up.

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Acceptance Learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or avoiding them — reducing their power over your behavior.

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Cognitive Defusion Creating distance from unhelpful thoughts so they no longer control you — seeing thoughts as just thoughts, not facts.

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Present Moment Awareness Building mindfulness skills to stay connected to what's happening right now rather than getting lost in the past or future.

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Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills for navigating relationships — communicating needs clearly, setting boundaries, maintaining self-respect, and building healthier connections.

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Values Clarification Identifying what truly matters to you — what kind of person you want to be and what you want your life to stand for.

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Committed Action Taking meaningful steps toward your values even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings.

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Self as Context Developing a stable sense of self that isn't defined by your thoughts, feelings, or experiences.

ACT Therapy in Denver

Evans Counseling Group offers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy at our Cherry Creek and Highlands locations in Denver, as well as via telehealth across Colorado. We work with adults, teens, and children, and we accept most major insurance plans including Medicaid.

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ACT can help you stop struggling with your thoughts and start living the life you want.

Common Questions About ACT Therapy

What is ACT therapy used for?

ACT is effective for anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, chronic pain, stress, grief, and life transitions. It's particularly helpful for people who have tried to control or eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings without lasting success.

How is ACT different from CBT?

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts. ACT takes a different approach — rather than changing thoughts, it teaches you to accept them and act according to your values regardless of what your mind is telling you. Both are evidence-based and effective; your therapist can help determine which fits your situation best.

Does ACT therapy work for anxiety?

Yes. ACT is one of the most well-researched treatments for anxiety. Rather than trying to eliminate anxious thoughts, ACT helps you develop a different relationship with them so they no longer stop you from living fully.

Does insurance cover ACT therapy in Denver?

Yes. Evans Counseling Group accepts most major insurance plans including Medicaid. Contact us to verify your specific coverage.

Do you offer online ACT therapy?

Yes. We offer telehealth ACT sessions for clients across Colorado. Online ACT therapy is just as effective as in-person and works well for people with busy schedules or who prefer to meet from home.

Ready to take the first step? Contact Evans Counseling Group today to get matched with a therapist who's the right fit for you.

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​Many of our clients come from Cherry Creek, Washington Park, Capitol Hill, Hilltop, Glendale, the Highlands, Sloan's Lake, and surrounding Denver communities.

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