How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. In online sessions this often means setting brief, doable goals between meetings and practicing awareness skills during daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that maintain distress, which can be practiced through short exercises and homework that the therapist reviews over video or messaging. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-focused approach that works on reducing the intensity of painful memories and reactions, and certain elements can be adapted to video or phone sessions when appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Christina collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and pace. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts techniques as needed so the plan fits real life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video meetings allow face-to-face discussion and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers to speak without video. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, step-by-step problem solving, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy schedule.