How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and homework between sessions. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication; this is helpful when impulsivity or strong emotions make daily life harder.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. Many people benefit from combining elements of these approaches to meet real-life needs.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls work well for a longer therapy session with face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit during a busy day. Chat and text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules.