Approaches that guide online sessions

Promise often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take small committed steps toward it. ACT focuses on values and on making room for difficult thoughts while moving toward meaningful action.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to teach practical skills for change. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep repeating in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her work, offering empathic listening and a nonjudgmental space so clients can explore what matters to them.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing progress, and adjusting the focus as needed so the work stays relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, have shorter check-ins when needed, avoid being on camera sometimes, or use written messages for ongoing reflection. Many people find this flexibility helps them stay consistent with therapy while using the approaches described above.