Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Asheville, NC
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Our experienced admissions team is available 24/7 to discuss any residential substance abuse treatment questions you may have.

At Silver Ridge Recovery in Asheville, NC, we offer Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence-based therapeutic approach that blends mindfulness and behavioral strategies to help clients accept emotions without judgment, manage distress, and take purposeful action rooted in their personal values. ACT empowers individuals to live more authentically, reduce anxiety and depression, and strengthen long-term recovery.

What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy focused on acceptance rather than avoidance. Instead of trying to eliminate difficult emotions, ACT teaches clients to acknowledge them, stay present, and commit to meaningful actions that align with their values.

The goal of ACT is to build psychological flexibility—the ability to adapt to challenges, pursue what matters most, and maintain emotional balance even when life feels uncomfortable.

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Benefits of ACT

ACT can be highly effective for individuals managing anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction, offering tools for emotional resilience and personal growth.

Key benefits include:

  • Emotional resilience: Learning to accept emotions without being controlled by them.
  • Reduced anxiety and depression: Developing a healthier relationship with thoughts and feelings.
  • Authentic living: Identifying core values and taking actions that align with them.
  • Improved mindfulness: Staying grounded and present in daily life.
  • Support in trauma recovery: Processing past experiences with compassion and self-awareness.

For more on holistic therapy and other addiction treatments at our Asheville rehabilitation center, please contact us at (855) 945-7788.

ACT at Silver Ridge Recovery: Our Approach

At Silver Ridge Recovery, our licensed clinicians tailor ACT to meet each client’s individual needs within a compassionate, coed environment.

Individual ACT sessions:

One-on-one therapy that helps clients identify values, increase flexibility, and develop coping strategies for life’s emotional challenges.

Group ACT sessions:

Supportive, coed group settings that encourage open discussion, peer connection, and skill-building to promote emotional awareness and growth.

ACT for trauma recovery:

ACT helps clients approach trauma safely and mindfully—empowering them to face painful emotions without becoming overwhelmed, and to move forward with greater clarity and strength.

Why Choose Silver Ridge Recovery for ACT?

Located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, Silver Ridge Recovery offers a peaceful environment for healing and reflection. Our ACT program is part of a holistic treatment model that integrates mindfulness, yoga, art therapy, and nature-based therapies, addressing the mind, body, and spirit together.

This balanced approach helps clients not only manage symptoms but also rediscover meaning, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose in recovery.

FAQs About Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Asheville, NC

Coverage varies by provider. Our admissions team can help verify your insurance and explore available options.

No prior experience is necessary—ACT is accessible to individuals at any stage of recovery and is adapted to each person’s goals.

Yes. ACT provides a compassionate framework for processing trauma, helping clients confront painful experiences safely while focusing on growth and healing.

ACT is effective for anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and other emotional or behavioral health challenges involving avoidance or rigid thinking.

While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing negative thought patterns, ACT encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and emotions while committing to actions guided by personal values.

ACT is a mindfulness-based behavioral therapy that helps individuals accept emotions, stay present, and take meaningful actions that align with their values.

Why choose Silver Ridge Recovery in Asheville, NC?

Silver Ridge Recovery offers a coed, inclusive environment supported by evidence-based therapies and holistic practices. Clients here build emotional balance, resilience, and lasting recovery in a peaceful mountain setting.

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For more on holistic therapy and other addiction treatments at our Asheville rehabilitation center, please contact us at (855) 945-7788.