What Steven C. Hayes thinks about Psychotherapy
Clinical psychologist and Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno; developer of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and a leading advocate of process-based therapy.
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3 dated positions, 2025, in their own words. Our reading of what Steven C. Hayes has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Their wordsThe diagnosis does not really tell you what to do.
↗What Actually Works in Therapy (And What Doesn't)stevenchayes.com
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Their wordsThat’s why protocol differences and therapy brands often matter less than we think.
↗What Actually Works in Therapy (And What Doesn't)stevenchayes.com
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Their wordsTherapy isn’t about following a manual, but about cultivating change.
↗What Actually Works in Therapy (And What Doesn't)stevenchayes.com