SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
July 1, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
ACT FOR TRAUMA & PTSD
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Trauma in Tennessee
Acceptance and commitment therapy with licensed Tennessee therapists — make room for painful memories and move toward what matters, by secure telehealth.
You spend real energy pushing trauma out of mind
IS ACT RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
Values-guided ACT tailored to your trauma history and goals
Weekly telehealth sessions with a clinician trained in ACT for trauma
Mindfulness and acceptance skills you practice between sessions
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW IT WORKS
What ACT is, and how it helps you live with trauma
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that helps you change your relationship with trauma rather than fighting to erase every painful memory, thought, or feeling. With your therapist, you learn to notice difficult inner experiences without being ruled by them, and to unhook from the thoughts that keep you stuck — a skill ACT calls psychological flexibility.
From there, the work turns outward: you reconnect with the values, people, and goals that avoidance has crowded out, and take small, meaningful steps toward the life you want — even while hard feelings are still present. At ScienceWorks we adapt ACT for neurodivergent clients and complex histories, drawing on mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based strategies — structured, but never one-size-fits-all.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT TRAUMA AND PTSD
6%
of U.S. adults will have PTSD at some point in life
Source:
2x
higher lifetime PTSD rate in women than in men
Source:
13 million
U.S. adults living with PTSD in a given year
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple to start, steady and structured
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what's going on and answer your questions — no pressure.
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Values-guided ACT by secure telehealth statewide, or in person in Nashville.
You're paired with a clinician trained in ACT for trauma.
Matched with a trauma specialist.
Weekly telehealth sessions.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FAS/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Specialized, supervised, clinically reviewed
Your ACT for trauma care is delivered by a team of licensed providers with specialized training in trauma and PTSD treatment and experience supporting neurodivergent clients. We match you with a provider experienced in trauma care — not a generalist.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Independent, evidence-based, affirming
Because we're independent and out-of-network, your care is driven by what actually helps — not by insurance limits or session caps.
You're matched with a clinician who uses ACT for trauma, an evidence-based approach recommended for PTSD — not a generalist.
Care is trauma-affirming and neurodivergent-affirming — by secure telehealth statewide, with in-person visits at our Nashville office.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is ACT for trauma available online or in person?
ScienceWorks provides ACT for trauma by secure telehealth to adults and teens across Tennessee, and in person at our Nashville office if you prefer. Most people attend online from wherever they feel safe; in-person visits in Nashville are available on request.
Does ACT mean I have to accept or relive what happened?
No. Acceptance in ACT means making room for painful thoughts and feelings so they hold less power over you — not approving of the trauma or forcing yourself to relive it. You work at your own pace, building skills to stay present and move toward what matters to you.
What does ACT for trauma cost, and do you take insurance?
We're an out-of-network, self-pay practice, so insurance session caps don't limit your care. We accept all major cards (FSA/HSA eligible), offer interest-free payment plans, and provide monthly superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We review fees before any ongoing sessions.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.