Therapeutic approaches for online care

Christine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small actions that line up with their values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, life changes, and stress when someone wants clearer direction rather than only symptom reduction.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills help when strong emotions, impulsivity, or relationship conflicts get in the way of daily functioning. Solution-Focused and Narrative techniques are used to identify strengths and reshape the stories people tell about themselves.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then try methods that fit the client's situation. Sessions can shift over time as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for longer sessions and skills practice. Phone can be a lower-bandwidth option for check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, action planning, or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep work moving forward when in-person meetings are difficult.