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How It Works
​An Integrated, Skill-Focused Way to Practice Change
Orientation & Assessment
Clarify what matters and understand what’s getting in the way.
Skill-Building & Training
Learn skills to handle thoughts, sensations, and emotions without shutting down or avoiding.
Values-Directed Action
Build a life that reflects what you care about: in relationships, work, health, and community
Grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the Process-Based Therapy model.
Care Pathways
Why People Choose AQAL
✔ Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) focus
✔ Skill-building therapy, not just talk therapy
✔ Measurable progress using behavioral indicators
✔ Collaborative with care teams
✔ Flexible care pathways (Individual/Couples/Groups)
✔ Supervised clinicians trained in contextual behavioral science
✔ Affiliated with local academic programs (RIC, JWU, Bryant)
✔ Standards guided by Association of Contextual Behavioral Science & the Institute for Better Health
Most clients report meaningful progress within 6–8 weeks.
Individual results vary; outcomes are not guaranteed.
“Working with AQAL Therapies has helped me manage my anxiety in ways I never thought possible. The sessions gave me practical tools I could use right away, and over time I’ve noticed a huge difference in my confidence and resilience.”
“Our relationship was at a breaking point, but counseling gave us the space and guidance we needed. We learned how to communicate without falling into old patterns, and today we feel closer and more connected than ever.”
“When I reached out, I was overwhelmed and didn’t know where to turn. Being able to meet with a clinician within days made all the difference. I left my first session feeling calmer, understood, and with a clear next step.”