Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jody uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering a respectful, empathetic listening stance that helps people feel heard and better able to make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she applies to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes that improve mood and daily functioning.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Jody will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts plans over time based on what is helpful. The first sessions often focus on what worries you most and on simple, achievable steps.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more interaction is useful. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to send updates, ask quick questions, or work through exercises between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.