Treatment approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at MindView
An evidence-based approach that helps you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action guided by what matters to you.
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4.95from 113 reviews
In-network with
- UnitedHealthcare
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Oscar Health
- Meritain Health
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Optum
- Highmark BCBS WNY
- Univera Healthcare
- MagnaCare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
The method is only as good as the decision to use it.
Most practices use the one approach they trained in, on everyone. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one of many ours are trained in, and which one you get is decided by what is actually driving the problem, then reviewed against monthly measures.
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Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
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Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
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Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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Acceptance and commitment therapy, or ACT, is a form of talk therapy that teaches you to make room for hard thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them. You learn mindfulness and acceptance skills, clarify what matters most to you, and then take steady action in that direction even when discomfort shows up.
Might this approach fit you?
- You have tried to argue with your anxious thoughts and it has not worked.
- You want your life run by what matters to you, not by what scares you.
- You are tired of waiting to feel better before you start living.
- You are drawn to mindfulness, but you want it tied to real action.
- You notice you avoid things, and the avoidance is getting expensive.
- You would rather build a bigger life than shrink the discomfort.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If this sounds like the support you want, we can help.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based form of talk therapy. It works from a different angle than many approaches. Instead of trying to remove every hard thought or feeling, ACT helps you change your relationship with them, so they no longer control your choices.
What actually happens in an ACT session?
A session is part conversation and part practice. Your therapist asks about the situations where you get stuck, then works with you on the skill that fits. You are not asked to argue with your thoughts or prove them wrong. You are asked to notice them, hold them more loosely, and decide what to do anyway.
Much of the work centers on values. Your therapist helps you name what you want your life to stand for in relationships, work, health, and community. Values are directions, not goals. They give you something to steer by when anxiety or low mood is loud.
Sessions often end with a small committed action. That might be a hard conversation, a return to exercise, or a task you have avoided for weeks. The action is small on purpose. The point is to build a pattern of moving toward what matters while discomfort is present.
The structure around the work is the same for every client. Your first session is an intake. Early on you and your therapist widen the picture to the rest of your life and agree a written treatment plan. After that, weekly sessions do the work, and once a month you review progress together using standardized measures, so the plan changes when the data says it should.
What is psychological flexibility?
Psychological flexibility is the central skill ACT builds. It means you can stay in contact with the present moment, feel what you feel, and still choose behavior that serves you. Rigidity is the opposite: reacting the same way every time distress shows up.
ACT builds this through six connected processes. Defusion helps you see thoughts as thoughts rather than facts. Acceptance makes room for feelings instead of pushing them away. Present-moment awareness, a steadier sense of self, values, and committed action complete the set. You do not learn them in a fixed order. Your therapist teaches what your situation calls for.
The practical effect is simple. When a thought like “I will embarrass myself” shows up, you no longer have to obey it or defeat it. You can notice it and go to the meeting anyway.
Is ACT backed by research?
ACT has been studied across anxiety, depression, chronic pain, workplace stress, and substance use. It sits inside the broader family of cognitive and behavioral therapies, which are among the most researched forms of psychotherapy. The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science maintains the research literature and training standards for the model.
Research support is not a guarantee for any one person. Evidence tells you an approach has helped many people under study conditions, not that it will work for you on a fixed timeline. Your therapist tracks how you are actually doing and changes course if the approach is not fitting.
For a plain overview of how different psychotherapies compare, the National Institute of Mental Health publishes one.
How is ACT different from CBT?
They share a family tree, and many clinicians use both. Classic CBT asks you to examine a thought, test it against evidence, and reach a more accurate view. ACT asks a different question: is holding this thought so tightly helping you live the life you want?
That shift matters most when a thought is not distorted. Grief, chronic pain, and real loss do not respond well to being disputed. ACT gives you a way to carry hard truths without your life shrinking around them. For other problems, standard CBT may be the more direct route, and your therapist will say so.
At MindView, clinicians work across both. The choice is made with you, based on your goals rather than a house style.
Who is ACT a good fit for?
ACT tends to fit people who have already tried to think their way out of a problem and found that it did not hold. It fits people whose lives have narrowed around avoidance: fewer plans, fewer risks, fewer things attempted. It also fits people living with pain or illness that will not simply go away.
It is not right for everyone. If you are in crisis or need immediate stabilization, your therapist starts there. If you want a highly structured protocol for a specific condition such as OCD or PTSD, a more targeted approach may come first.
ACT in your city
Each page below covers how a course of ACT runs in that city, including local access and the plans we accept there.
New York: ACT in Queens, ACT in Buffalo, ACT in Yonkers, ACT in Rochester, ACT in Syracuse, ACT in Brooklyn, ACT in Manhattan, ACT in the Bronx and ACT in Staten Island.
Indiana: ACT in Indianapolis, ACT in Carmel, ACT in Fishers, ACT in Fort Wayne and ACT in Evansville.
How do I start ACT at MindView?
Book online at choose your therapist or call (646) 493-4007. We serve Jamaica in Queens and Buffalo, and sessions are conducted by telehealth. We are in-network with most major insurance plans, and we confirm your benefits before you begin.
You do not need a diagnosis, a referral, or a clear explanation of what is wrong. You only need somewhere you want your life to go.
At a glance
| Best suited for | People who feel controlled by anxious or painful thoughts and want to act on their values instead of their fears. |
|---|---|
| What sessions look like | A conversation plus practice, with mindfulness exercises, values work, and one concrete action step you carry into your week. |
| Typical length | Often 8 to 16 sessions, though it depends on your goals and what you want to work on. |
What can it help with?
- •Anxiety and chronic worry
- •Depression and low mood
- •Stress and burnout
- •Chronic pain and health conditions
- •Getting stuck in avoidance
Who might it suit?
- •People who feel controlled by anxious or painful thoughts
- •Anyone who wants to act on their values, not their fears
- •Those drawn to mindfulness and acceptance skills
What we use it to treat
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- Getting started
Your therapist asks what brought you in, your history, and what you want to change. You rate the intensity of what you are feeling on a 0 to 10 scale, and that rating becomes the baseline. From there, your therapist walks through your life across stages, from childhood to now. ACT listens for two things: where avoidance has quietly narrowed your life, and which values you set aside to keep discomfort down. You and your therapist build the plan together. Goals name the ACT methods that will be used: defusion to loosen the grip of sticky thoughts, acceptance of feelings you cannot control, mindfulness to notice what is happening, and committed action tied to your values. You also set one personal goal that matters to you.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions do the work. You practice unhooking from thoughts, make room for hard feelings, and take value-guided steps between sessions. Once a month you and your therapist review progress using standardized measures, and the plan is adjusted based on what they show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
Is ACT covered by insurance?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first ACT session?
Your therapist asks what brought you in, what you have already tried, and where your life has narrowed. Nothing is asked of you beyond talking. You leave with a shared sense of what the work would focus on.
How long does ACT take, and does it work?
Many people work in a focused way over several months, though it depends on your goals. ACT has a substantial research base and is used for anxiety, depression, stress, and chronic pain. No therapist can promise a specific result on a set timeline.
Do I need a diagnosis to start ACT?
No. You do not need a diagnosis or a label to begin. Many people come in simply feeling stuck, avoidant, or disconnected from what matters to them.
Can I do ACT by telehealth, and how soon can I start?
Yes. ACT works well by secure video, and sessions are conducted by telehealth for clients in Queens and Buffalo. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day. You can book online any time.
Is ACT different from regular talk therapy?
It is more structured than open-ended talk therapy. ACT uses specific exercises, values work, and between-session practice, and it aims at workable action rather than debating your thoughts.
Does ACT mean I have to accept feeling bad?
No. Acceptance in ACT means making room for hard experiences without letting them run your choices. The goal is a fuller life, not more pain.
What does ACT stand for?
ACT stands for acceptance and commitment therapy. It is an evidence-based approach in the cognitive behavioral family that helps you accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, while committing to actions that fit your values. The name captures its two halves: accepting inner experience, and committing to meaningful action.
How do I get started?
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Check your insurance
Most major plans are accepted, and checking takes under a minute.
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Meet your therapist
Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
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