Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Logan, Utah
A Mindful, Evidence-Based Approach to Healing, Growth, and Psychological Flexibility
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a powerful, research-supported therapeutic model designed to help individuals become more present, clarify what truly matters, and take meaningful action toward a healthier and more fulfilling life. At Peak Mental Health, our trained clinicians use ACT to support clients facing anxiety, trauma, OCD, depression, and everyday emotional challenges. Instead of fighting against difficult thoughts or feelings, ACT helps you build the tools to work with them—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Whether you're searching for acceptance and commitment therapy training, want to understand the ACT Hexaflex model, or are looking for specialized support like acceptance and commitment therapy for trauma or OCD acceptance and commitment therapy, this page gives you a comprehensive overview of what ACT can offer.
What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) grounded in mindfulness, behavioral science, and values-based living. Instead of trying to eliminate uncomfortable thoughts, ACT teaches you skills to reduce their impact and influence over your life.
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ACT’s core goal is psychological flexibility—the ability to stay present, open, and engaged in actions that align with your values, even when life feels overwhelming.
The ACT Hexaflex: The Six Core Processes of ACT
ACT is built around a framework called the Hexaflex, which includes six interconnected skills that help create long-term emotional resilience and personal transformation.
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1. Acceptance
Opening up to difficult emotions instead of avoiding or suppressing them. Acceptance reduces the struggle and helps you respond more effectively.
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2. Cognitive Defusion
Learning to relate to your thoughts differently—seeing them as mental events instead of literal truths. This reduces the power of unhelpful thinking patterns.
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3. Being Present (Mindfulness)
Practicing non-judgmental awareness of the here and now. Mindfulness helps calm the nervous system and supports emotional regulation.
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4. Self-as-Context
Understanding that you are more than your thoughts, feelings, or experiences. This process helps create inner space and reduces self-criticism.
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5. Values
Clarifying what matters most to you—your deeper life principles. This is central to acceptance and commitment therapy values, allowing therapy to align with who you want to become.
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6. Committed Action
Taking consistent, meaningful steps toward your values, even in the presence of fear, doubt, or discomfort.
Together, these processes help clients break free from avoidance, anxiety cycles, and emotional overwhelm.
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ACT for Trauma
Acceptance and commitment therapy for trauma is a highly effective approach for people healing from painful past experiences. Instead of reliving trauma or avoiding reminders, ACT helps clients:
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Build grounding and mindfulness skills
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Reduce avoidance and emotional numbing
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Reconnect with meaningful values after trauma
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Develop new, empowering narratives about themselves
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ACT gently guides clients toward healing without forcing re-exposure, making it a supportive and stabilizing model for trauma recovery.
ACT for OCD
OCD acceptance and commitment therapy integrates exposure-based practices with ACT’s core tools of acceptance, values, and psychological flexibility. It helps clients:
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Reduce compulsive behaviors
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Manage intrusive thoughts through defusion
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Decrease the need for certainty and control
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Shift focus from fear to values-aligned living
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ACT can be especially effective for individuals struggling with "intrusive thought shame" or perfectionism.
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ACT Exercises Used in Therapy
Your therapist at Peak Mental Health will personalize ACT exercises based on your needs. Common acceptance and commitment therapy exercises include:
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Values clarification worksheets
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Mindfulness grounding practices
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"Leaves on a stream" cognitive defusion exercise
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The choice point / matrix activity
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Committed action goal-setting
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Acceptance exposure techniques
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Self-compassion and self-as-context visualizations
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These tools are designed to be practical, simple, and applicable to real life.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training
All ACT providers at Peak Mental Health receive acceptance and commitment therapy training to ensure the highest level of care. This includes education in behavioral science, trauma-informed work, and the ACT Hexaflex model. Our therapists continually expand their skills through advanced workshops, supervision, and clinical certifications.
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Contact Peak Mental Health today to schedule a consultation and discover how EFT can help regulate your emotions and restore balance in your daily life.
