Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, practical steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for intense emotions and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shannon collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That might mean starting with behavioral skills for quick relief, then adding values-based or narrative work as trust and clarity grow.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful when visual cues and real-time interaction matter. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and texting work well for brief coaching, homework review, and steady support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and people who prefer shorter or more frequent touchpoints.