How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values, even when emotions are strong. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it often includes practical homework to try between sessions. CBT can help with panic, mood swings, sleep problems, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and self-destructive urges.

Katie treats finding the right approach as a joint process. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that seem like a good fit, and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful. That collaborative process helps pick strategies that fit a client’s life and comfort level.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversation and practicing skills together, while phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins, daily coaching, or people who prefer writing over talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or busy family schedules while keeping treatment consistent and focused.