Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Fort Wayne, IN
Browse Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Dr. Thomas Ballas
Psychologist, PhD; PSYPACT
I’m Dr. Thomas Ballas, a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, and perfectionism. My professional background includes hospital settings, private practice, and serving as a medical officer within the U.S. Army, where I gained invaluable experience addressing diverse mental health challenges. These experiences have shaped my commitment to offering compassionate, individualized care that empowers clients to overcome obstacles and create meaningful, lasting change.
I use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), tailoring each method to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work to improve your emotional well-being, break free from unhelpful patterns, and guide you toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Fort Wayne, IN
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Leah Taylor
Psychologist, PsyD
Dr. Leah Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Psy.D.) specializing in evidence-based care for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics. Trained at Nova Southeastern University with specialized pre- and post-doctoral fellowship experience within the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Taylor brings advanced expertise in gold-standard therapies. She works with adults across all PSYPACT-participating states via secure telehealth. Dr. Taylor’s approach combines rigorous, science-backed treatment with a collaborative, compassionate, and flexible environment—tailoring every protocol to meet each client's unique values and goals so they can achieve meaningful, lasting change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Fort Wayne, IN (Online Only)
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Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Taking the step to seek support is a courageous move, and I want to applaud you for it. I know everyone has a different story, and I'm here to honor and respect yours. As your therapist, my focus is on creating a collaborative and caring space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions. In our sessions, we can delve into your experiences, tackle obstacles, discover fresh perspectives, and uncover the strengths within you. Being a black woman, I recognize the significance of your identity and am dedicated to honoring each person’s story.
17 Years Experience
Online in Fort Wayne, IN (Online Only)
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Margie Melaniphy
Psychologist, PsyD
I have been in private practice as a licensed clinical psychologist since 2013. I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at National Louis University. Before that, I completed my undergraduate degree in journalism at Northwestern University. I worked in magazine publishing for 10 years before returning to graduate school to study psychology. During that part of my career, I gained a wide range of professional experiences, including hiring and firing staff, managing a departmental budget, frequent business travel (and feeling its effects on my personal life), being laid off, and having to lay off others. I can absolutely relate to people who struggle to find meaning in their professional and personal lives.
After the events of 9/11 and some difficult experiences that followed, I decided to go back to school because I wanted to do something that felt more personally meaningful. I love my work as a clinical psychologist. Over the years, I have developed a particular interest in working with people with anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, OCD, perfectionism anxiety, panic disorder, and trauma. This is a very anxious world we all live in, but anxiety and avoidance don’t have to dictate the choices you make in your life!
14 Years Experience
Online in Fort Wayne, IN (Online Only)
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Dr. Weston Donaldson
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
As an LGBTQ+ person, you've probably gotten pretty good at figuring things out for yourself. But then life throws you a curveball you can't simply think your way through, problem-solve your way out of, or grit your teeth and muscle through forever.
Maybe you're grieving someone you lost - or something that others don't even recognize as a loss. Maybe your relationship has changed, your health isn't what it used to be, or you're caring for someone you love and wondering how much longer you can keep going. You may be functioning just fine on the outside, while feeling pretty damn exhausted on the inside.
I'm Dr. Weston Donaldson, a gay psychologist and founder of Proud Heart Therapy Services, LLC. I help LGBTQ+ adults coping with grief, loss, trauma, and complicated transitions that come with getting older. Being part of the queer community means I bring a familiarity with our relationships, chosen families, histories, and experiences that can make these challenges more complex. You shouldn't have to spend your therapy sessions explaining why your relationships matter or why a particular loss has hit you so hard.
For me, the magic sauce of therapy is relationship. You can bring the messy feelings, the contradictions, the things you're not sure you're supposed to say out loud. My job isn't to tell you how you should feel or hand you a generic set of coping skills. It's to help you understand what's happening, reconnect with your own wisdom, and figure out what you want your life to look from here on out.
You don't have to stop grieving, have everything figured out, or know exactly what you need before reaching out. If you're tired of going through this time alone, let's talk. I'd be glad to hear what's going on and see whether we're a good fit.
12 Years Experience
Online in Fort Wayne, IN (Online Only)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Fort Wayne, IN Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Fort Wayne, IN average 14 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (67%), and Stress (57%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
29%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Depression |
| 57% | Stress |
| 52% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 46% | Social Anxiety |
| 44% | Self Esteem |
| 41% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 46% | Women |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Men |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |
| 16% | Black / African American |