Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78727
Let's Connect (737) 204-2085
It would be nice to say that we could go through life without heart ache or struggle, but unfortunately no one is immune to challenges. So what do we do when life becomes overwhelming? How do we handle intense emotions? How do we create meaningful relationships in the face of conflict? As a therapist, I have worked for 25 years helping people find ways to cope with life's difficulties, make and maintain positive relationships, learn to understand their emotional reactions, and find ways to clarify their goals so that they may create a life that feels worth living.
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a board certified art therapist, and 20 years worth of experience using DBT with groups and individuals. DBT has been shown to be highly effective in working with everything from intense trauma to people who consider themselves highly emotional. I also have extensive experience working with neurodiversity.
As a creative arts therapist, I use talk, art, music, play, and sand tray. But you don't have to be an artist to benefit from art therapy. Art therapy is not about creating beautiful pictures but about exploring our inner world. Please call today for a free phone consultation.
Call or Email Deann Acton now for a free 15 minute consultation - (737) 204-2085
Let's Connect (737) 204-2085
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $140
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- SIMS
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (737) 204-2085
Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 202352 Deann Acton
- Certificate from California Board of Behavioral Sciences MFC 41640
- Certificate from Board Certified Art Therapist- AATA ATR-BC 04-034 / 1998
- Attended Notre Dame de Namur University, Graduated 1998
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (737) 204-2085
Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Personality Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Child
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- gifted and talented, cancer
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Transgender
- Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (737) 204-2085
Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (737) 204-2085
Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Groups
DBT Art Therapy Group
DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy - is a special form of therapy that focuses on helping individuals learn how to live more mindfully, understand their emotions, cope with distressing emotions and be more effective in their relationships. If you consider yourself a highly sensitive person or if you feel like you could use some help in the area of relationships, this is the group for you. All art materials will be provided. Each week, there will be a different art experiential and discussion topic.
Expertise
Coping Skills
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
up to $50
Group Meets
Every other Mon 5:30 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Location
Art & Therapy ATX
915 Shady Ln
Austin, TX 78702
Email Deann Acton about this group or call - (737) 204-2085
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (737) 204-2085
Deann Acton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR-BC
Last Modified: 6 Nov 2023