Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those goals. It uses simple exercises to notice thoughts and commit to values-based actions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It often includes homework like tracking thoughts and practicing new skills, useful for stress, mood concerns, and sleep or eating problems.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and patterns now. It can help people who struggle with intimacy, abandonment, or family-of-origin issues by building safer ways of connecting.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Theresa will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That can mean trying a few tools and adjusting what’s used over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists observe tone and facial cues while keeping sessions in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while using the approaches described above in a focused way.