Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Ammie frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot patterns of thought that feed anxiety or low mood. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them in real life, and building small behavioral experiments to find what helps most.

She also draws on solution-focused therapy to set short-term, practical goals. This approach looks for small changes that can be repeated and expanded, which often makes progress feel more immediate. Motivational interviewing is used when someone feels stuck; it helps uncover personal reasons to move toward change rather than relying on pressure or advice.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ammie will talk with clients about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans as progress is assessed. That teamwork helps determine whether to emphasize skills training, goal-setting, or trauma-focused work over time.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for hands-on skill practice and deeper conversations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer flexible, brief touchpoints between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options aim to make regular therapy easier to fit into work, caregiving, and daily life.