Aida Cajdric-Vrhovac
Private Practice in Hanover, Massachusetts
Clinical Psychologist/ owner of private practice
Hanover, Massachusetts
United States
Highest Degree Held: Ph.D.
Types of Clients: Adults, Couples
Languages spoken: Босански/ Hrvatski/ Српски (Bosnian/ Croatian/ Serbian), English
Licensures/Certifications: PSY9536 in MA
ACT/CBS Background and Training: My journey with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) began as a personal and professional exploration. While working at the VA, I was drawn to ACT’s emphasis on psychological flexibility and its practical, human-centered approach to suffering. I started by reading foundational texts and began informally integrating ACT processes into my work with veterans. Even without formal training at the time, I found that the core ideas of acceptance, defusion, and values-based action deeply resonated with both my clients and my therapeutic style.
As I witnessed the positive impact of these early applications—particularly in helping clients relate differently to trauma, chronic pain, and mood disorders—I was motivated to deepen my practice. This led me to enroll in the ACT Immersion Course, followed by the ACT Boot Camp, both of which provided a structured, experiential foundation. These trainings helped me refine my understanding of the six core processes and strengthened my ability to flexibly and confidently use ACT across a variety of clinical presentations.
ACT has since become a cornerstone of my approach. I use it to help clients shift from struggling with their internal experiences to engaging with life in more meaningful, values-driven ways. Whether it’s working through anxiety, depression, or identity transitions, ACT has consistently provided a compassionate, effective, and empowering framework.
More than a set of tools, ACT has become a guiding philosophy—for how I approach therapy and how I strive to live personally. My training continues to evolve, but the heart of ACT remains the same: creating space for discomfort, aligning with what matters, and choosing action in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.
As I witnessed the positive impact of these early applications—particularly in helping clients relate differently to trauma, chronic pain, and mood disorders—I was motivated to deepen my practice. This led me to enroll in the ACT Immersion Course, followed by the ACT Boot Camp, both of which provided a structured, experiential foundation. These trainings helped me refine my understanding of the six core processes and strengthened my ability to flexibly and confidently use ACT across a variety of clinical presentations.
ACT has since become a cornerstone of my approach. I use it to help clients shift from struggling with their internal experiences to engaging with life in more meaningful, values-driven ways. Whether it’s working through anxiety, depression, or identity transitions, ACT has consistently provided a compassionate, effective, and empowering framework.
More than a set of tools, ACT has become a guiding philosophy—for how I approach therapy and how I strive to live personally. My training continues to evolve, but the heart of ACT remains the same: creating space for discomfort, aligning with what matters, and choosing action in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.
ACT/CBS Experience: I have read books on ACT, was trained in ACT by my supervisors while in training and used ACT therapy during my 10+ years in the VA system and I continue to use it in private practice.