Approaches used online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and for people trying to make meaningful life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns show up now and teaches ways to build healthier connections and address intimacy or communication struggles.

Finding the right approach is often part of the work. Colleen will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they decide what methods to try. The process is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video helps with face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical steps and real progress.