Erin Arney

Therapeutic approaches to try online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values. It uses simple exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity, which can help with anxiety and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people find new ways of connecting and communicating in family relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit your situation. That collaborative process means trying things and adjusting as you learn what helps most.

Online therapy makes these approaches easier to use for busy families. Video calls allow real-time conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone, live chat, and text-based messaging provide options when schedules are tight or when brief check-ins are preferred. These formats offer flexibility so clients can practice new skills between sessions and maintain continuity even with life’s changes.