Heather Ackles

I work with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivors - with an understanding there is more to human beings than being labeled "brain injury". I have experience as a therapist in outpatient neurology and inpatient/ICU. I created/facilitated the THINK B.I.G. Brain Injury Group weekly Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) group for Brain Injury Survivors , am connected with Center for Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT) & LoveYourBrain Foundation. [I am a Brain Injury Survivor myself]

I practice Acceptance Commitment Therapy with individuals working through relationship difficulties. (Including relationships with coworkers, family, and romantic relationships/marriage/separation/dating/divorce.) My approach involves working with individuals to assist them define, purpose, value, and intention - which can assist with communication, behavior, and working on whether or not a specific relationship is something they want - in correlation with beliefs, purpose, and life goals.

Anxiety can vary depending on situations and individuals. If you are experiencing/experience anxiety, my aim is to help you identify triggers and find appropriate grounding techniques. Feel free to call me for a free consult.

My primary approach is Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) - and I have multiple trainings in using ACT working with anxiety, grief, depression, and stress. I also apply ACT when working with people experiencing insomnia.

Difficulty with a relationship? You are NOT alone. I work with individuals experiencing relationship issues - whether that be in marriage, dating, family, or coworkers in the work environment. Together we will collaborate regarding communication, boundary setting - and ways relationships are working/or not working aligned with YOUR life goals, purpose, and values. (I have training and use Gottman Method Couples Therapy tools within individual therapy sessions.)