What this approach is
An approach that helps clients relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward personally meaningful values.
Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Albuquerque
About this approach
An approach that helps clients relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward personally meaningful values.
The clinicians at Mesa & Mind Therapy in Albuquerque use ACT as one part of individualized care, including Sarah Morales and Alex Nguyen.
Clinicians who use this approach also support clients seeking help with Anxiety, Depression, Identity & Self-Esteem, and Stress & Burnout. The right approach depends on your goals, preferences, history, and clinical needs.
Telehealth is available across New Mexico. Availability can differ by clinician, service, and client location.
Browse the clinician profiles below for current availability and details. Contact Mesa & Mind Therapy to ask questions, confirm fit, or discuss next steps.
How ACT may be used
A therapy approach is one part of care. The clinician should explain how it fits your goals and how it may be adapted.
What sessions may involve
The way ACT is used can vary. A clinician should explain the goals, what you may practice during or between sessions, how progress will be reviewed, and how the approach will be adjusted to your needs.
Questions to ask your therapist
Ask about the clinician’s training and experience, why this approach may fit your goals, what alternatives are available, and what participation may feel like.
Clinicians using this approach
Clinicians who use ACT in Albuquerque
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Accepting New ClientsTelehealthSarah Morales
LCSW Professional credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker A clinical social work license generally associated with advanced supervised experience and psychotherapy practice. Learn more about LCSW she/herLicensed Clinical Social Worker
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Waitlist OnlyTelehealth
Alex Nguyen
LPCC Professional credential Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor A professional counseling license used in some states for clinicians who have completed graduate training and advanced supervised practice. Learn more about LPCC they/themLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Questions about ACT
These answers are a starting point. Contact the practice to confirm what applies to your situation and current services.
What is ACT?
An approach that helps clients relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward personally meaningful values.
What might sessions involve?
The way ACT is used can vary. A clinician should explain the goals, what you may practice during or between sessions, how progress will be reviewed, and how the approach will be adjusted to your needs.
How do I know whether ACT is a good fit?
There is no single approach that fits everyone. Ask how the clinician uses the method, what goals it may support, what participation is expected, and what alternatives are available if it does not feel helpful.
Who uses ACT at Mesa & Mind Therapy?
Sarah Morales and Alex Nguyen are the clinicians currently connected with this approach. Review their profiles for training, specialties, populations, and availability.
Will this be the only approach used in therapy?
Not necessarily. Clinicians may integrate more than one evidence-informed approach based on your goals, preferences, progress, and the concerns being addressed. Ask how the clinician decides what to use and why.
How is progress reviewed?
You and your clinician can revisit goals, what feels useful, what feels stuck, and whether the current approach still fits. Treatment can be adjusted when your needs or priorities change.
Information sources See the public resources used for the educational foundation
The general educational information on this page was informed by the public resources below. These organizations do not endorse Mesa & Mind Therapy, and these links do not replace individualized medical or mental-health care.
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