Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Frankfort, IL
Embrace What You Feel. Live What You Value.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at Full Circle Counseling and Wellness helps individuals reduce emotional suffering and live more meaningful, value-driven lives. Instead of fighting against painful thoughts and feelings, ACT teaches you how to accept them with compassion and respond in ways that support your long-term goals. Rooted in mindfulness and behavioral psychology, this therapy empowers you to move forward—even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Our therapists guide you in building resilience, finding purpose, and cultivating peace from within.
How ACT Works
ACT is based on six core processes that work together to create psychological flexibility—the ability to be present, open, and engaged in what matters most.
Acceptance: Learning to make room for uncomfortable thoughts or emotions without judgment.
Cognitive Defusion: Gaining distance from unhelpful thoughts so they have less control over your behavior.
Being Present: Practicing mindfulness to stay grounded in the here and now.
Self-as-Context: Seeing yourself as more than your thoughts or feelings.
Values Clarification: Identifying what truly matters to you.
Committed Action: Taking purposeful steps aligned with your values.
Through these principles, ACT helps you focus less on controlling your experiences and more on living fully, even with challenges present.
Who Can Benefit from ACT
ACT is ideal for individuals who want to build greater self-awareness, resilience, and direction in life. It is especially beneficial for those struggling with:
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Anxiety and chronic worry
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Depression or emotional numbness
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Trauma or loss
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Life transitions or identity challenges
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Perfectionism or self-criticism
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Chronic pain or illness
ACT offers a compassionate, practical path toward well-being—helping you reconnect with your values and find peace within life’s imperfections.
Your ACT Therapist at Full Circle
Recommended Therapist: Elizabeth Mabbott, LPC
Liz’s background in mindfulness training, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief aligns closely with ACT’s emphasis on mindfulness and values-based living. Her warm, holistic style supports clients in acknowledging painful experiences while taking meaningful action toward healing.
“Liz guides clients to move beyond avoidance and self-criticism—helping them live a life rooted in awareness, acceptance, and purpose.”
Other Supporting Therapists:
AnneMarie Nawrocki, LSW – A great fit for clients using ACT to cope with chronic illness, pain, or disability, helping them find empowerment within limitation.
Kristine Cain, LCPC – Integrates mindfulness and trauma-informed care, offering ACT techniques within a broader healing framework for adults overcoming trauma.
What to Expect in ACT Therapy
ACT sessions at Full Circle are collaborative, reflective, and focused on practical growth. You’ll explore your values, identify patterns of avoidance, and learn mindfulness tools to respond more effectively to difficult emotions. Over time, you’ll build greater awareness and self-compassion—developing the freedom to live in alignment with your true values. Our therapists create a safe space for exploration, acceptance, and transformation.
Begin Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Frankfort, IL
If you’re ready to stop struggling against your emotions and start living with purpose, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help. At Full Circle Counseling and Wellness, our compassionate therapists are here to support your growth and healing.
Contact us today to schedule your first session and begin creating a life guided by meaning, balance, and acceptance.