Are you licensed in my state?

Psychologists and health care providers are traditionally licensed by their state jurisdiction.

Luckily, as teletherapy has grown in popularity, states are working together to make online therapy more accessible!

PSYPACT, or the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, authorizes psychologists to practice across state lines in participating states.

Lewin Psychological Services is authorized by PSYPACT to offer telehealth in many states. Click here to view the most up-to-date coverage map and determine if your state is participating in the agreement.

Residents in states that have joined PSYPACT can make a telehealth appointment with licensed clinical psychologists in participating states. Mental health providers in these states are not enrolled automatically. Service providers apply and are granted permission from the PSYPACT commission to offer telepsychology appointments across state boundaries.

Can talk therapy treat my depression?

Psychotherapy is a safe environment for many patients to open up about experiences. Sharing deeper feelings can be difficult with a friend or loved one. Psychologists offer the space and grace that help you to express your concerns and private thoughts. Therapy's atmosphere, privacy, and objective nature may be what you need to release the burden.

Psychologists have a wealth of valuable coping tools and methods to help you reframe your perspective and work through heavy emotions. Therapy for depression can improve outcomes and outlook for many patients.

If you have more specific questions or would like to request an appointment, click here to contact us.

What is ACT therapy?

ACT is an acronym for “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.”

As the name suggests, ACT therapy encourages patients to accept and acknowledge emotions instead of avoiding them. Your feelings are valid. When you recognize that the emotions you feel are a natural and appropriate reaction to situations, you can learn from them rather than avoiding them altogether.

Difficult situations may be unavoidable, but you have control over how you respond and allow it to affect your life.

We have emotions. It’s normal and natural. Anger, frustration, and sadness are not character flaws, they’re essential components of the human experience.

What happens during an ACT therapy session?

Your inner voice will be allowed to speak. You will learn to recognize how you talk to yourself. Learning to trust yourself, you will be given tools to help you discern between situations that require action and those that must be accepted. If the situation won’t change, you will acquire skills to help you adjust your behavior to make it more sustainable.

You and your psychologist will also note patterns in behavior and thoughts and work to break unhealthy cycles that no longer serve you. The work is determined by your goals and what you would like to achieve in therapy.

Is ACT therapy right for you?

ACT therapy is a proven treatment for many mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. Lewin Psychological Services offers an integrative approach to teletherapy tailored to your needs, using modern psychodynamics and ACT as a foundation.

Contact us with any questions or to request an appointment!