July 13th, 2025

Discover how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) empowers those living with chronic pain to build a meaningful life. Telehealth therapy available in Tennessee, Washington, and Illinois.

Living with Chronic Pain? Here’s How ACT Can Help

Chronic pain is more than a physical sensation—it affects your emotions, relationships, and everyday life. If you live with chronic pain in Tennessee, Washington, or Illinois, you may have tried countless treatments that focus on reducing or eliminating pain. While those approaches can help, sometimes the pain persists.

That’s where Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) comes in. At The Kenner Center, we offer compassionate, evidence-based ACT therapy designed to help you live fully despite pain.

What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

ACT is a form of psychotherapy that encourages you to:

• Accept your pain and difficult feelings instead of fighting them
• Identify your core values
• Take meaningful action that aligns with those values
• Develop psychological flexibility to adapt to life’s challenges

Rather than struggling to eliminate pain—which isn’t always possible—ACT shifts the focus to living a rich and fulfilling life alongside pain.


Why ACT Is Effective for Chronic Pain:

1. Acceptance Over Resistance
Trying to push away or control pain often makes it worse. ACT helps you build acceptance, creating space so pain doesn’t dominate your experience.

2. Focus on What Matters
By reconnecting with your values—whether that’s family, creativity, or personal growth—ACT motivates you to keep moving forward even on tough days.

3. Builds Psychological Flexibility
ACT teaches skills that help you respond to pain and distress with openness and curiosity, rather than avoidance or frustration.


Who Can Benefit from ACT for Chronic Pain?
ACT is helpful for many conditions, including:

• Fibromyalgia
• Arthritis
• Back pain
• Migraines
• Post-surgical pain
• Phantom limb pain

Whether your pain is due to a medical condition, injury, or past trauma, ACT provides tools to improve your quality of life.

How Therapy at The Kenner Center Works for You
At The Kenner Center, we provide ACT therapy through in-person sessions in Tennessee and secure telehealth services for Washington and Illinois residents. Our therapists are trained in trauma-informed, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs.

Together, we’ll develop strategies to:

• Manage pain-related thoughts and feelings
• Rebuild engagement with valued life activities
• Strengthen resilience and emotional well-being

Ready to Take the Next Step?

You don’t have to wait for pain to disappear to live a fulfilling life. If you’re in Tennessee, Washington, or Illinois, contact The Kenner Center to learn how ACT therapy can support your journey.

206-607-9127

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