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ACT Therapy For Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Stress, Caregiving, And Life Transitions

Effort alone doesn’t always fix how you feel. Anxiety can keep looping no matter what you do. ADHD can turn ordinary tasks into a daily struggle. Depression can leave everything feeling flat and far away. Or maybe years of putting others first have left little room for your own needs. Add burnout, grief, illness, or a major shift in life, and it’s easy to feel maxed out.
ACT offers a different approach. Instead of struggling against your thoughts and feelings, you learn to make room for them, freeing up energy to build a life that actually reflects your values.

At KLS Collective Therapy Group, we are in-network with CDPHP insurance. Adults and couples throughout New York can access remote ACT therapy designed to help them feel more centered, adaptable, and in tune with what matters most.

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What Is ACT Therapy?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an evidence-based therapy that helps people develop psychological flexibility.
Instead of trying to eliminate every anxious thought, painful emotion, or uncomfortable memory, ACT focuses on changing your relationship with those experiences. The goal is not perfection or constant happiness. The goal is to learn how to keep showing up for your life, your values, and the people you care about, even when things feel difficult.
ACT combines mindfulness, self-compassion, and behavioral change strategies to help you:

  • Step out of cycles of overthinking and emotional avoidance

  • Notice thoughts without becoming consumed by them

  • Respond more intentionally rather than react automatically

  • Build a stronger awareness of identity and direction

  • Reconnect with meaning, purpose, and relationships

  • Create a life that reflects your values, not just your fears

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KLS Collective Therapy Group Therapist Team

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Geralyn Valonzo

LCSW

Experienced in: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Informed Therapy

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Matthew Louie

LMSW

Experienced in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Supportive Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy.

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Liz Davis

LMSW

Experienced in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Supportive Therapy, Sleep Therapy.

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Marcy Ruland

LCSW

Experienced in: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, Humanistic, Positive Psychology, Strengths-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Supportive Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Motivational Interviewing.

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ACT For Anxiety And Overthinking

When your brain refuses to stop scanning for problems
Anxiety often convinces people that if they think hard enough, worry enough, prepare enough, or stay alert enough, they can finally feel safe.
Unfortunately, that usually leads to exhaustion.
ACT helps people notice when anxiety has taken over. Instead of getting pulled into cycles of worry or trying to force anxious thoughts away, therapy helps you learn how to step back from them and respond in ways that feel more grounded, intentional, and connected to what actually matters to you.

ACT can help with:

  • Worrying and getting stuck in your thoughts

  • Panic and physical anxiety symptoms

  • Health anxiety and medical stress

  • Perfectionism and people pleasing

  • Fear of disappointing others

  • Burnout and emotional overload

  • Difficulty being present in relationships

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ACT For ADHD

When your mind feels busy all the time
People with ADHD commonly carry far more shame than anyone realizes.
You may struggle to manage your emotions, experience procrastination, feel overwhelmed, forgetful, rejection-sensitive, or feel like you are constantly falling behind. Over time, this can create anxiety, self-criticism, and the belief that you are somehow failing at life while everyone else seems to manage.
ACT helps people move away from constant self-criticism and toward a better understanding of how they function, what they need, and what actually helps. Therapy focuses on developing more flexibility, self-awareness, and practical support so that daily life feels more manageable and less overwhelming.

Therapy may focus on:

  • Understanding and managing intense emotions

  • Executive functioning stress

  • Rejection sensitivity

  • Motivation and avoidance cycles

  • Self-worth and identity

  • ADHD burnout

  • Navigating work, parenting, and relationships with ADHD

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ACT For Depression

Reconnecting with yourself when life feels flat or heavy

Depression often pulls people away from the things that once made them feel connected, purposeful, or alive.
You may notice yourself withdrawing, going through the motions, losing interest in things you care about, or feeling emotionally numb. ACT does not pressure people to “think positive.” Instead, it helps people reconnect with small moments of meaning, movement, and intention, even as motivation feels far away.
Together, we work on creating space for difficult emotions while also rebuilding connection to the parts of life that matter most.
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Living According To Your Values

Becoming the person you want to be remembered as
One of the core ideas in ACT is that pain is part of being human, but suffering grows when we become disconnected from our values.

Therapy may include questions like:

  • What kind of person do you want to be in your relationships?

  • How do you want your children or loved ones to experience you?

  • What matters to you underneath the anxiety or self-doubt?

  • What would it look like to live more intentionally instead of constantly reacting to stress?

  • If fear stopped running the show, what would you move toward?

ACT helps people begin making choices that align with the version of themselves they want to grow into, rather than the one formed by stress, shame, or survival mode.
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Caregiver Stress, Illness, And Emotional Exhaustion

Supporting the people who are always supporting everyone else
Caregivers often spend so much time focusing on others that they stop noticing how overwhelmed they have become.
Whether you are parenting, supporting aging parents, navigating chronic illness, helping a partner through medical challenges, or simply carrying emotional responsibility for everyone around you, it is easy to lose yourself in the process.

ACT can help caregivers:

  • Manage chronic stress and burnout

  • Create healthier emotional boundaries

  • Reduce guilt surrounding rest and self-care

  • Process anticipatory grief and uncertainty

  • Stay connected to themselves while caring for others

  • Develop compassion without emotionally disappearing

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LGBTQ Affirming ACT Therapy

Therapy that makes space for your full identity
For many LGBTQ individuals, stress does not happen in a vacuum. Anxiety, depression, shame, hypervigilance, and self-protection often develop within places where safety, acceptance, or belonging were perceived as uncertain.
ACT can help create space to examine identity, relationships, family dynamics, self-acceptance, and the emotional impact of constantly feeling you need to explain, defend, or minimize yourself.
Our approach is affirming, collaborative, and grounded in respect for your lived experience.

Therapy may support:

  • Learning to accept yourself and embrace your identity

  • Family and relationship stress

  • Anxiety related to visibility or belonging

  • Shame and internalized criticism

  • Handling life transitions and coming out experiences

  • Building meaningful connections that feel authentic and natural

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What ACT Therapy Looks Like

ACT is hands-on and rooted in real life, not just talk. In session, you might practice mindfulness, get clearer on your values, notice recurring thought patterns, look at how you avoid difficult emotions, and try out new ways of handling stress. The goal is a life that feels more intentional, connected, and sustainable.
You don’t need to arrive with answers already figured out. Sometimes it starts with a single question: “What kind of life do I actually want to create from here?”
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Virtual ACT Therapy: In-Network with CDPHP

Getting support shouldn’t mean adding another thing to your plate. That’s part of why KLS Collective works entirely online — as an in-network CDPHP provider, we make it possible to get real, focused ACT therapy from anywhere in New York, on a schedule that actually fits your life.
Anxiety that won’t ease up. ADHD that turns simple tasks into a grind. Depression, burnout, caregiving fatigue, relationship strain, chronic illness, a life that’s shifted underneath you — whatever brought you here, ACT gives you a way to work through it with more clarity and less white-knuckling.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is your practice in-network with CDPHP in New York?

Yes, KLS Collective Therapy Group is in-network with CDPHP in New York, so many clients can use their CDPHP benefits toward ACT therapy sessions with us.

What will my CDPHP copay be for ACT therapy sessions?

Copays vary depending on your specific CDPHP plan. We recommend logging into your CDPHP member portal or calling the number on your insurance card to confirm your mental health copay before your first appointment.

What CDPHP plans are accepted (e.g., CDPHP HMO, CDPHP PPO, CDPHP Medicare Advantage)?

We accept a range of CDPHP plans, including CDPHP HMO, CDPHP PPO, and CDPHP Medicare Advantage. Coverage details differ by plan, so we recommend confirming your specific benefits with CDPHP directly.

Do I need a referral from my doctor to use my CDPHP benefits?

It depends on your plan. Some CDPHP plans, particularly HMO plans, may require a referral for mental health services, while others don’t. Checking with CDPHP ahead of time can save you a surprise later.

Will my sessions be billed directly to CDPHP, or do I pay upfront and get reimbursed?

We handle billing directly with CDPHP, so you won’t need to pay out of pocket or file for reimbursement.

Does CDPHP cover virtual/telehealth ACT sessions in New York?

Yes, CDPHP generally covers telehealth mental health services for members located in New York, including ACT therapy sessions.

Is there a session limit for ACT therapy under my CDPHP plan?

Session limits can vary by plan. It’s a good idea to check with CDPHP directly to understand any limits or authorization requirements tied to your specific coverage.

Are you only in-network with CDPHP?

No. In addition to CDPHP insurance, we are also in-network with: MVP, Aetna, and Fidelis insurance providers in New York. Additionally, we also offer a sliding scale for clients if needed.

Do you offer in-person ACT therapy?

No, we do not. Our services are entirely virtual. All sessions take place online, so you can connect with a therapist no matter where you are in New York.

What can I expect during my first session?

Your opening session is really about connection and context. You’ll share what’s going on, what you’ve tried before, and what you’re hoping to work toward, and your KLS Collective therapist will use that conversation to start shaping a plan built around you.

What happens during the other ACT therapy sessions?

Once the groundwork is laid, sessions move into hands-on ACT tools — mindfulness practice, values work, and learning new ways to sit with tough emotions instead of pushing them away. The goal is steady, practical progress toward a life that feels aligned with what you actually care about.

What is the cancellation policy for your mental health services?

We ask for a minimum of 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel an appointment, which allows us to offer that spot to someone else. Cancellations made after that window, or missed sessions, may come with a fee.

Are sessions confidential?

Yes, always. Confidentiality is a top priority. Every virtual session is private, and we operate in full compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect your information.

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