How evidence-based techniques fit into online therapy

Many of the methods she uses are evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a trauma-focused technique that helps people reprocess distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge. Cognitive behavioral strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new, more balanced ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Dialectical behavioral skills provide concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. These skills include simple emotion-regulation exercises and step-by-step behavior plans that can be practiced between sessions to build stability over time.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions begin with what feels most important and then adjust as progress and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy offers flexibility that many people need. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing coaching and reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while still getting consistent support from a licensed professional.