Live by Your Values with ACT Values-Based Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you develop mindfulness skills, accept difficult emotions, and take meaningful action guided by your values—leading to greater resilience and life satisfaction.
What Is ACT Values-Based Living and How Does It Help?
ACT focuses on six core processes: acceptance, cognitive defusion, mindfulness, self-as-context, values, and committed action. This approach helps you reduce the impact of difficult thoughts and emotions while pursuing what truly matters to you.
Key Benefits
Reduces Struggle with Difficult Emotions
Learn to accept emotions without letting them control your actions.
Increases Mindfulness
Develop present-moment awareness to respond more intentionally to challenges.
Clarifies Core Values
Identify what matters most and use it as a compass for decision-making.
Encourages Committed Action
Take consistent steps toward your goals, even in the presence of discomfort.
Treatment Goals
Acceptance
Develop willingness to experience difficult emotions without avoidance.
Cognitive Defusion
Learn to see thoughts as mental events rather than absolute truths.
Values Clarification
Identify and prioritize your deeply held values.
Committed Action
Build habits and take steps aligned with your values for a more meaningful life.
What Is ACT Values-Based Living and How Does It Help?
ACT values-based therapy teaches clients how to accept distressing internal experiences while living in alignment with personal values. Instead of avoiding or fighting emotions, ACT guides people to take action toward meaningful goals—despite discomfort.
The Process
The Process
The Process
1
1
Initial Assessment and Values Clarification
We explore what the client values most in life—relationships, health, growth, integrity—and begin mapping therapy around those priorities.
2
2
Mindfulness and Present Moment Awareness
ACT strengthens non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations to foster insight and calm reactivity.
3
3
Cognitive Defusion Training
Clients practice unhooking from thoughts using techniques like “naming the story” or visual metaphors to reduce their power.
4
4
Emotional Acceptance Skills
Clients learn to sit with discomfort without escape behaviors like avoidance, withdrawal, or control.
5
5
Committed Values-Based Action
Each session integrates goal setting and real-life action steps aligned with personal values—creating movement despite emotional discomfort.
Techniques Used
Scientific Background
Historical Development
Techniques Used
Values Card Sort
Interactive sorting helps clients prioritize life values and uncover internal conflict.
Leaves on a Stream Exercise
Visualization technique that trains clients to notice thoughts without judgment or reaction.
The Observing Self
Practice of viewing oneself from a place of awareness separate from thoughts and emotions.
Choice Point Diagram
A decision-making tool that maps actions toward or away from values.
Techniques Used
Scientific Background
Historical Development
Techniques Used
Values Card Sort
Interactive sorting helps clients prioritize life values and uncover internal conflict.
Leaves on a Stream Exercise
Visualization technique that trains clients to notice thoughts without judgment or reaction.
The Observing Self
Practice of viewing oneself from a place of awareness separate from thoughts and emotions.
Choice Point Diagram
A decision-making tool that maps actions toward or away from values.
Techniques Used
Scientific Background
History
Techniques Used
Values Card Sort
Interactive sorting helps clients prioritize life values and uncover internal conflict.
Leaves on a Stream Exercise
Visualization technique that trains clients to notice thoughts without judgment or reaction.
The Observing Self
Practice of viewing oneself from a place of awareness separate from thoughts and emotions.
Choice Point Diagram
A decision-making tool that maps actions toward or away from values.
Typical Exercises
Typical Exercises
Values Clarification Worksheet
Clients identify and define core values using structured prompts across different life areas.
Committed Action Tracker
Weekly log for tracking values-aligned behaviors and identifying roadblocks.
Defusion Practice Log
A place to document intrusive thoughts and practice defusion strategies.
Mindful Living Journal
Clients track awareness of present experiences and intentional responses throughout the week.
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What your coverage may include
Cigna members often enjoy reduced copays and extensive mental health benefits.
Get started quickly - most Cigna members begin therapy within the same week!
Choose your preferred method: in-person style video sessions, phone therapy, or text-based support based on what works best for your lifestyle.
*Actual costs may be lower than expected. Verify your specific benefits as coverage varies by plan.
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Cigna
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Beacon
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L.A. Care
United Health
Other
Your copay could
be as low as
$0
Average Cigna member copay
per session
$15*
Want to know your exact copay and coverage? Give us a call at (818)-821-6012 we'll verify your insurance in minutes.
What your coverage may include
Cigna members often enjoy reduced copays and extensive mental health benefits.
Get started quickly - most Cigna members begin therapy within the same week!
Choose your preferred method: in-person style video sessions, phone therapy, or text-based support based on what works best for your lifestyle.
*Actual costs may be lower than expected. Verify your specific benefits as coverage varies by plan.
Select your insurance company
to see your coverage
Don't see your plan?
Give us a call: 818.821.6012
Cigna
Aetna
Beacon
Optum
L.A. Care
United Health
Other
Your copay could
be as low as
$0
Average Cigna member copay
per session
$15*
Want to know your exact copay and coverage? Give us a call at (818)-821-6012 we'll verify your insurance in minutes.
What your coverage may include
Cigna members often enjoy reduced copays and extensive mental health benefits.
Get started quickly - most Cigna members begin therapy within the same week!
Choose your preferred method: in-person style video sessions, phone therapy, or text-based support based on what works best for your lifestyle.
*Actual costs may be lower than expected. Verify your specific benefits as coverage varies by plan.
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It’s been a life-changing expierence since I started my therapy with Michelle at this center. All the time I am warmly welcomed by the staff members, but most importantly I see the difference in my life finding all those new ways to heal. Highly recommend!
Cielo P.
I love Family Centers, my individual therapist has been helping me a lot, i love the flexibility they have in case i have an emergency they give me options to either reschedule or have my appointment in a call or videocall.
Ricky M.
I have seen many therapist over the years and I have never been so impressed with such emotional intelligence that both inspires and challenges me. Huge thanks to Karen at FamilyTime Centers for connecting me with her. It is an invaluable boost to my quality of life.
Jessa R.
Good place to be start the healing! Very nice ladies in the office! So very sweet with every interaction we had! Started therapy over a year ago & have improved so much! It's great to put myself first & I recommend FTC! ✨👍
Quinton H.
My experience with family time centers has been amazing. I was always told that men don’t need therapy, we just need to tough it out lol… I went to the family time center and they welcomed me with open arms.
Chris M
Very happy with the therapist I was matched with. He has a background in helping people through trauma, which is exactly what I was looking for. The staff has been very helpful. Highly recommended!
Cal B.
I'm truly grateful for Family Time Centers. I've been working with a fantastic therapist here for around 6 months, during which time I have made some large discoveries about myself, and some great strides in my personal evolution.
Anne B.
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Rebecca H.
FamilyTime Center has been nothing but friendly and helpful through out my experience. They even give you a call after a few weeks of service to check in and make sure everything is going well. I would recommend then to anyone.
Jessica S.
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Aileen D.
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Yesenia G.
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Testimonials
100+ Google reviews with an average 4.8★ rating
Justin M.
It’s been a life-changing expierence since I started my therapy with Michelle at this center. All the time I am warmly welcomed by the staff members, but most importantly I see the difference in my life finding all those new ways to heal. Highly recommend!
Cielo P.
I love Family Centers, my individual therapist has been helping me a lot, i love the flexibility they have in case i have an emergency they give me options to either reschedule or have my appointment in a call or videocall.
Ricky M.
I have seen many therapist over the years and I have never been so impressed with such emotional intelligence that both inspires and challenges me. Huge thanks to Karen at FamilyTime Centers for connecting me with her. It is an invaluable boost to my quality of life.
Jessa R.
Good place to be start the healing! Very nice ladies in the office! So very sweet with every interaction we had! Started therapy over a year ago & have improved so much! It's great to put myself first & I recommend FTC! ✨👍
Quinton H.
My experience with family time centers has been amazing. I was always told that men don’t need therapy, we just need to tough it out lol… I went to the family time center and they welcomed me with open arms.
Chris M
Very happy with the therapist I was matched with. He has a background in helping people through trauma, which is exactly what I was looking for. The staff has been very helpful. Highly recommended!
Cal B.
I'm truly grateful for Family Time Centers. I've been working with a fantastic therapist here for around 6 months, during which time I have made some large discoveries about myself, and some great strides in my personal evolution.
Anne B.
Even after years of therapy, my specific work with IFS allowed me to go much deeper, healing at another level, all while feeling manageable; recommended for beginner to advanced to get to joy.
Rebecca H.
FamilyTime Center has been nothing but friendly and helpful through out my experience. They even give you a call after a few weeks of service to check in and make sure everything is going well. I would recommend then to anyone.
Jessica S.
My child sees Kimberly, and she is absolutely great! My child looks forward to each session and opens up to her effortlessly!
Aileen D.
Such a great experience with FamilyTime Center. Definitely recommend, if you are considering this is your sign! Staff was amazing and accommodating throughout my entire time here, they truly care for us all.
Yesenia G.
I want to thank FamilyTime Centers for promptly giving me an appointment when I needed it the most. I recommend them they are fast and kind. Thank you for your support
Testimonials
100+ Google reviews with an average 4.8★ rating
Justin M.
It’s been a life-changing expierence since I started my therapy with Michelle at this center. All the time I am warmly welcomed by the staff members, but most importantly I see the difference in my life finding all those new ways to heal. Highly recommend!
Cielo P.
I love Family Centers, my individual therapist has been helping me a lot, i love the flexibility they have in case i have an emergency they give me options to either reschedule or have my appointment in a call or videocall.
Ricky M.
I have seen many therapist over the years and I have never been so impressed with such emotional intelligence that both inspires and challenges me. Huge thanks to Karen at FamilyTime Centers for connecting me with her. It is an invaluable boost to my quality of life.
Jessa R.
Good place to be start the healing! Very nice ladies in the office! So very sweet with every interaction we had! Started therapy over a year ago & have improved so much! It's great to put myself first & I recommend FTC! ✨👍
Quinton H.
My experience with family time centers has been amazing. I was always told that men don’t need therapy, we just need to tough it out lol… I went to the family time center and they welcomed me with open arms.
Chris M
Very happy with the therapist I was matched with. He has a background in helping people through trauma, which is exactly what I was looking for. The staff has been very helpful. Highly recommended!
Cal B.
I'm truly grateful for Family Time Centers. I've been working with a fantastic therapist here for around 6 months, during which time I have made some large discoveries about myself, and some great strides in my personal evolution.
Anne B.
Even after years of therapy, my specific work with IFS allowed me to go much deeper, healing at another level, all while feeling manageable; recommended for beginner to advanced to get to joy.
Rebecca H.
FamilyTime Center has been nothing but friendly and helpful through out my experience. They even give you a call after a few weeks of service to check in and make sure everything is going well. I would recommend then to anyone.
Jessica S.
My child sees Kimberly, and she is absolutely great! My child looks forward to each session and opens up to her effortlessly!
Aileen D.
Such a great experience with FamilyTime Center. Definitely recommend, if you are considering this is your sign! Staff was amazing and accommodating throughout my entire time here, they truly care for us all.
Yesenia G.
I want to thank FamilyTime Centers for promptly giving me an appointment when I needed it the most. I recommend them they are fast and kind. Thank you for your support
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