Psychotherapy Services
At Crown Bio Mind Flex, we offer personalized psychotherapy services utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you navigate mental health challenges and achieve lasting well-being.
Psychotherapy Services areas of expertise
Our psychotherapy services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient, integrating evidence-based approaches, collaborative dialogue, and personalized interventions.
With a particular focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Tajbakhsh helps individuals develop psychological flexibility in the face of life’s challenges by assisting them in gaining awareness of their internal and external experiences in the present, opening up and embracing all internal experiences, and developing a habit of engaging in value-oriented actions.
Conditions
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD)
- Autism
- Chronic pain
- Personality disorders
- Substance abuse
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on acceptance of distressing thoughts and feelings rather than their elimination, while also committing to actions that align with one’s values. Developed within the context of cognitive-behavioral therapy, ACT incorporates mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help individuals develop psychological flexibility and resilience.
Key Principles of ACT:
- Cognitive Defusion: Techniques to help individuals observe their thoughts as mere mental events rather than absolute truths, thereby reducing their impact and influence.
- Acceptance: Encourages clients to embrace and make room for uncomfortable feelings, sensations, and thoughts rather than struggling against them.
- Contact with the Present Moment: Mindfulness practices aimed at fostering awareness of the present moment, enabling clients to respond effectively to current circumstances.
- Self as Context: Cultivating a perspective from which clients can observe their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without being fully identified with them, promoting a sense of self-awareness and detachment.
- Values: Clarifying and connecting with personal values—what is most meaningful and important in one’s life—guiding behavior and decision-making.
- Committed Action: Encouraging clients to take purposeful steps aligned with their identified values, fostering psychological flexibility and resilience in the face of challenges.
Advantages of ACT
ACT is often preferred over other therapeutic approaches and is considered more effective for conditions where traditional cognitive-behavioral therapies might fall short, particularly with clients who struggle with experiential avoidance or emotional rigidity. By focusing on psychological flexibility rather than symptom reduction alone, ACT can lead to more sustainable improvements in mental health and overall well-being.
Conditions ACT Can Help With:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Chronic pain
- Substance abuse
- Eating disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Stress management
References for Further Reading:
- The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living by Russ Harris
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Process and Practice of Mindful Change by Steven C. Hayes, Kirk D. Strosahl, and Kelly G. Wilson
- ACT Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Russ Harris
These resources provide both introductory information and practical guidance for individuals interested in learning more about ACT and its application in therapy.