Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and values, then take small committed actions toward what matters. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing simple changes to improve mood and function. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotional reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shane treats that as a collaborative process where therapist and client try methods, notice what helps, and adjust plans together. He aims to match techniques to a person’s goals and daily life so therapy is useful between sessions.

Online formats give practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and do interactive exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, caregiving, or travel while keeping treatment consistent.