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ACT Therapy Online for Chronic Pain and Recovery

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Virtually CALM offers ACT therapy online for chronic pain and recovery — virtual acceptance and commitment therapy across all 50 states. ACT helps you make room for difficult feelings and pain while moving toward what matters most, and it translates well to telehealth care from home.

When pain or hardship can’t simply be eliminated, the goal shifts to living well alongside it. ACT therapy online from Virtually CALM helps you do exactly that — accepting what you can’t control and committing to a meaningful life, all by secure video.

All 50 states
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Values-based
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From home
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Online acceptance and commitment therapy

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Living well alongside pain — that’s what ACT is built for.

Online acceptance and commitment therapy helps you stop fighting unavoidable pain and difficult emotions, and redirect energy toward a meaningful life. The American Psychological Association recognizes ACT as an effective, evidence-based therapy. Learn more in our guide to pain management beyond medication.

Virtual ACT for recovery

Our virtual ACT is well-suited to chronic pain and long recoveries, delivered by secure video. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health recognizes mind-body and acceptance-based approaches for pain. Our guide to coping with pain flares reflects the approach.

Values-based therapy for you

Telehealth behavioral health — ACT therapy online
Care that comes to you — securely, wherever you are.

Values-based therapy helps when pain or limitation has narrowed your life — refocusing on what matters. The National Institute of Mental Health recognizes effective psychotherapies. See our guide to self-compassion in recovery.

Want a different approach to pain?

Virtually CALM offers ACT by telehealth — across all 50 states.

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Getting started

To get ACT online, schedule an evaluation from home. Explore our full behavioral health services to learn more.

If you are in crisis right now

If you or someone you love is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out for immediate support. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 across the United States. If there is an immediate risk to life, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Frequently asked questions

What is ACT?

Acceptance and commitment therapy helps you make room for difficult feelings and pain while committing to a meaningful, values-based life.

Does ACT work online?

Yes. ACT is evidence-based and translates well to telehealth, delivered effectively by secure video.

Is ACT good for chronic pain?

Yes. ACT is well-suited to chronic pain and long recoveries, helping you live well alongside what you can’t control.

How do I get started?

Schedule an evaluation from home, where a provider will see if ACT is a good fit.

Sources

  1. American Psychological Association ACT. apa.org
  2. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Acceptance-based approaches. nccih.nih.gov
  3. National Institute of Mental Health Psychotherapies. nimh.nih.gov

This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed clinician. If you are experiencing a behavioral health concern, schedule an evaluation with a qualified provider. Virtually CALM, LLC delivers online behavioral health care across all 50 states. Reach us at (407) 550-7755 or info@virtuallycalmus.com.

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