Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindfulness-based therapeutic approach designed to help you become more present and aligned with your core values. Unlike traditional therapies that aim solely at reducing symptoms, ACT encourages embracing discomfort as an inevitable part of the human experience and using it as a catalyst for personal growth.

A key component of ACT is learning to accept life's inevitable challenges rather than resisting or avoiding them. This doesn't mean giving in to discomfort, but instead developing a healthier relationship with it. By cultivating mindfulness and acceptance, you build resilience, reducing the struggle against anxiety, self-doubt, and other emotional hurdles that often hinder personal fulfillment.

ACT emphasizes the importance of living a life consistent with your values—those deeply held beliefs that give life meaning and direction. By clarifying these values in therapy, we create a roadmap to help guide your decisions and actions, even when faced with anxiety or fear. This approach fosters psychological flexibility, empowering you to navigate difficult emotions and situations while remaining committed to what truly matters to you.

Women facing challenges such as self-doubt, performance anxiety, and feeling restricted from pursuing their goals may find ACT particularly beneficial. Through ACT, you learn strategies to face and move beyond internal barriers, building the confidence necessary to authentically engage with your personal, professional, and creative aspirations.

If you resonate with feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from what truly matters to you, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can offer the clarity and courage to step into the life you envision. I offer compassionate, interactive, and personalized support, helping you move through discomfort to cultivate a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

To learn more about how ACT could specifically support your journey, please feel free to contact me. Together, we can explore your values and develop practical strategies to help you embrace life's challenges with resilience and purpose.
Tanya Schoettler, LPCC sitting in a chair ready for a session.

About

My name is Tanya Schoettler and I have been working as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor for the past 10+ years. I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University and have training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I occasionally contribute to helpful resources like the Mind & Body section of the Today Show's website Today.com.

I enjoy working with adults struggling with stage-of-life issues, depression, and generalized anxiety, with a  particular interest in perfectionism and social anxiety. I love helping people overcome their fears and find the courage to seek out the meaningful relationships they desire. My goal is to help you realize the value you hold and that you deserve to have a life full of meaning and connection. You belong.

I am licensed to practice in Illinois and Minnesota.

Contact or Book Appointment

Let me know what brings you here and what you hope to achieve through counseling. I'm here to support you in finding your sense of belonging, healing from trauma, and living your life authentically.

I can be reached at contact@belongingpsychotherapy.com