Find an ACT Trainer - Dr. Sonja Batten

 

Specialties: I specialize in the treatment of individuals with PTSD, substance use disorders, and the combination of the two.

Languages spoken: English

Licensures/Certifications: CT Psychologist License

ACT/CBS Background and Training: Studied ACT with Steve Hayes and Victoria Follette at the University of Nevada Reno from 1994 to 1999. During that time, primarily utilized ACT in the treatment of individuals dealing with posttraumatic problems in living, substance abuse, and depression. Was a project therapist on the grant evaluating the efficacy of ACT for polysubstance abusing opiate addicts, and collaborated with other study personnel on the development of the ACT protocol for this population. Have continued work on treatment development of ACT for PTSD and PTSD comorbid with substance abuse, collaborating with Sue Orsillo, Steve Hayes, and others. Have conducted ACT workshops since 1998 and provided specialized training in ACT each year at the ACBS World Conferences since 2004. In 2005, I was the Director for the ACT Summer Institute in Philadelphia and I served on the ACBS board of Directors from 2006 to 2015, serving as ACBS President from 2013-2014.

ACT/CBS Experience: I have been trained in and using ACT since 1994.