fACT Skills Group

The FACT Group (Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a brief, structured therapy group designed for people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by ongoing stress, anxiety, or emotional pressure. Many participants arrive feeling flooded by their thoughts, exhausted from trying to manage everything internally, or frustrated that previous therapy felt like “just talking” without clear direction or relief.

This group is different by design.

Rather than focusing on symptom checklists or long-term treatment plans, the FACT Group centers on what’s happening right now—in your life, your body, and your mind. Sessions are intentionally structured to help you notice patterns of distress, understand what tends to trigger them, and recognize how certain coping strategies may be helping in the short term while creating more struggle over time.

The group provides a supportive environment to practice new ways of responding. This includes learning how to step back from unhelpful thought patterns, make room for difficult emotions without being overwhelmed by them, and reconnect with actions that reflect what matters to you. The emphasis is on flexibility, clarity, and movement—not fixing yourself or forcing change.

FACT Groups are time-limited and focused, often lasting just a few sessions. This makes them especially helpful for people who are navigating a specific disruption, transition, or spike in distress and want meaningful support without a long wait or indefinite commitment. While the group is brief, many participants report noticeable shifts in how they relate to stress and challenges, even after the group ends.

You don’t need a diagnosis, prior therapy experience, or a clear explanation of what’s wrong to join. The FACT Group offers a steady place to pause, orient yourself, and begin responding to life with more choice and less struggle—alongside others who are navigating similar moments.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with a clinical focus on anxiety, chronic illness, and relationship distress. I work with individuals who feel worn down by persistent worry, health-related stress, or panic, as well as couples who find themselves caught in recurring patterns of conflict or disconnection.

My work is grounded in understanding how stress, thoughts, emotions, and relationships interact in real life. Rather than focusing on labels or quick fixes, I help clients identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck and develop more workable ways of responding. The goal is not to eliminate difficult thoughts or emotions, but to reduce unnecessary struggle and support meaningful, connected living.

Before entering the mental health field in 2012, I worked as an elementary school teacher, public health educator, and business wellness consultant. These experiences continue to shape my therapeutic style, clear, practical, and collaborative, with an emphasis on helping people understand what’s happening and how to respond more effectively.

In addition to my clinical practice through AQAL Therapies, I direct a postgraduate residency program for developing clinicians and teach university-level courses in psychological flexibility and behavioral science. These roles keep my work grounded in both hands-on practice and ongoing learning.

Clients can expect a warm, engaged, and action-oriented approach that balances compassion with clarity. Whether working with individuals or couples, my focus is on helping people build resilience, improve communication, and create sustainable change, even in the presence of anxiety, health challenges, or ongoing stress.