Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Mills River, North Carolina NC
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Norma J. Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I'm not your ordinary therapist. I have 24 + years of experience as a therapist, plus I have the life experience of a wife of 43 years, mother of two, and grandmother of four. I am the therapist that people come in and say, "Wow, you helped me more in one session than I got out of years with several other therapists." I am fun, direct, empathetic, but direct so that you can have the results you are looking for in a short amount of time. I love what I do, so it's not work to me. I'm very interactive in sessions so there won't be many times where I just sit there and don't provide feedback. I'm the type of therapist that will call you out on your stuff so I can help you meet your goals and have better relationships with others. I love talking with potential clients to see if I'm a good fit. After a phone call with me you will be able to get a sense if I'm a good fit for you. Please give me a call and let's chat!
21 Years Experience
Online in Mills River, North Carolina
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dr. Joe Rustum
Psychologist, PsyD, License Psychologist
Are you a high achiever who often feels overwhelmed and frustrated? Do you struggle with managing your time effectively and find yourself procrastinating? Even though it may seem like you have everything under control, inside, you're hard on yourself and feel disappointed. You might lack confidence and frequently second-guess your decisions. I work with high achievers and professionals who want to set better boundaries, build confidence, and elevate their careers to the next level.
8 Years Experience
Online in Mills River, North Carolina
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Sara Deese
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, MCAP, LMHC-QS
***WAITLIST FOR NEW CLIENTS***
Hi, I’m Sara, a licensed mental health therapist. I understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be overwhelming and seeking support is a brave and positive step towards both healing and personal growth.
14 Years Experience
Online in Mills River, North Carolina
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
Life can feel so heavy when anxiety won’t let your mind rest, when fear wakes you at night, or when stress and self-doubt erode your confidence and faith. When burnout creeps in and relationships begin to crack, holding it all together can start to feel overwhelming.
At Rising Calm Center, we understand that weight. Our Christian counselors help young professionals, couples, and families find calm, rebuild trust, and walk in the peace Jesus promised—rather than performing under the pressures this world demands.
We integrate faith-based wisdom with evidence-based care, drawing from CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Gottman, EFT, Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed work, tapping, and breathwork. This combination helps you retrain your nervous system, heal emotional and spiritual wounds, and live with genuine peace.
Clients often come to us struggling with anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, grief, burnout, relationship conflict, or a sense of spiritual disconnection. Here, you’ll find compassion, honesty, and practical tools to feel safe in your body and centered in your spirit again.
What we offer:
• Free consultations for new clients — relief can start now
• Same-week availability, including evenings (Mon–Thu until 8 p.m.)
• Sliding-scale rates for affordable care
• In-person, telehealth, or phone sessions
You don’t have to face the storm alone. There is calm on the other side—and together, we can find it.
13 Years Experience
Online in Mills River, North Carolina
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Vanessa Roddenberry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I'm a doctoral-level clinical psychologist offering cutting-edge cognitive behavioral therapy to individuals and couples in the Raleigh region of NC. I specialize in helping clients overcome overwhelming life events like trauma, divorce, loss or medical problems like chronic pain or insomnia.
13 Years Experience
Online in Mills River, North Carolina