MOVING TOWARD WHAT MATTERS

ACT Therapy in Melissa, TX

Explore what matters to you and how you want to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. Megan incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into individualized care in Melissa and online throughout Texas.
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
MEET MEGAN
Carley Counseling Services anchor logo
WHAT IS ACT?

Make room for your experience.
Move toward what matters.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy explores your relationship with thoughts and feelings while supporting actions guided by your values.

The approach combines acceptance, present-moment awareness, and practical behavior change. Together, you and Megan can explore what matters to you and how you want to respond when difficult experiences arise.

You do not have to wait for every difficult feeling to disappear before taking a meaningful step.
UNDERSTANDING THE APPROACH

More flexibility in how you respond.

ACT brings attention to your inner experiences, your values, and the actions you choose in everyday life.

Notice your experience

Practice awareness of thoughts and feelings while exploring how you respond to them.

Clarify what matters

Explore the qualities you want to bring to your actions, relationships, and daily life.

Take a meaningful step

Choose practical actions guided by your values, with attention to your circumstances.

WHAT SESSIONS MAY INVOLVE

Explore your direction.
Choose your next step.

Megan begins by understanding your concerns, circumstances, and goals. Together, you can explore how your responses to difficult thoughts and feelings affect the things that matter to you.

Sessions may include present-moment awareness exercises, exploring values, and discussing a practical action to try. You can share what feels useful, ask questions, and adjust the work according to your needs.

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS

Begin with your experience

Discuss what feels difficult and how it affects your everyday choices.

Explore your values

Consider what matters to you and the direction you want to take.

Try, reflect, and adjust

Choose a practical step and review what you learn together.

Megan Carley, MSW, LCSW-S, trauma therapist in Melissa, Texas
WORKING WITH MEGAN

Support that sees the whole person.

Megan Carley, MSW, LCSW-S, brings more than two decades of clinical experience and an individualized approach to therapy. She takes time to understand your concerns, strengths, and what you would like to work toward.
  • 20+ Years of Clinical Experience
  • EMDR Trained
  • Trauma-Focused Care
  • IFS-Informed Approach
LEARN MORE ABOUT MEGAN
ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY

Questions are welcome.

Learn more about ACT, acceptance, values, and what getting started may involve.
WHAT IS ACT?
ACT stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. It uses acceptance, mindfulness, and behavior-change strategies to support psychological flexibility. This means developing more options for responding to thoughts and feelings while taking actions guided by what matters to you. Megan incorporates ACT into individualized therapy according to your needs and goals.
DOES ACCEPTANCE MEAN GIVING UP OR ACCEPTING HARMFUL TREATMENT?
No. In ACT, acceptance concerns making room for inner experiences, such as thoughts and feelings, rather than constantly struggling to eliminate them. It does not mean approving of harmful behavior or remaining in an unsafe situation. You can acknowledge difficult feelings while setting boundaries, seeking support, and making changes.
WHAT IF I DO NOT KNOW WHAT MY VALUES ARE?
You do not need a clear list of values before beginning. Therapy can provide space to explore qualities you want to bring to your actions and relationships. Values offer an ongoing direction, rather than a task to finish. You and Megan can discuss what matters to you without pressure to adopt someone else’s priorities.
WILL I PRACTICE ANYTHING BETWEEN SESSIONS?
You and Megan may discuss a small action or exercise connected to your goals. This could involve noticing your response to a difficult thought, practicing present-moment awareness, or taking a step toward something important to you. Practice is shaped around your circumstances, and you can review what felt helpful or difficult together.
CAN WE MEET ONLINE?
Megan offers online therapy for clients located in Texas, as well as in-person sessions in Melissa. When you reach out, she can discuss availability and whether online or in-person care is appropriate for your needs. For online sessions, you will need a private space where you feel comfortable speaking.
READY WHEN YOU ARE

Begin with what matters to you.

Bring your questions, what feels difficult, or a direction you would like to explore. Together, you and Megan can discuss what support fits your needs.

Private-pay therapy is $165 for a 60-minute session.

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
CONTACT MEGAN
Carley Counseling Services is not a crisis service. If you need immediate support, call 911 or call or text 988.