Therapeutic approaches in online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so clients feel understood and can lead the pace of change.

Shelly will work collaboratively to choose which approach or combination fits best. She listens to your priorities, reviews what has helped or not in the past, and adjusts methods as goals evolve. Finding a good fit is treated as part of therapy rather than a one-time decision.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or messaging can support brief check-ins, quick coaching, or flexible communication between scheduled appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, caregiving, or busy routines.