How Kari Uses Practical Approaches Online

Carolyn "Kari" Homan Shannon uses approaches that focus on feelings and useful skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then move toward meaningful actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. That approach is helpful for sleep problems, stress, and daily coping. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on understanding and organizing strong emotions so people can process grief, trauma, and relationship-related pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kari will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has helped before. Then she will recommend methods and adjust them as progress is made, so therapy stays practical and collaborative.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation from wherever someone is located. Phone sessions can be a good shorter option or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging are useful for quick check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let people use therapy in ways that fit their daily routines.